As heat rolls in, Philadelphians flock to Love Park splash pads for a quick cooldown
People in the city were looking for ways to stay cool on Friday. A splash pad at Love Park was very busy as people didn't see this heat coming.
12 charged in Fairhill, Kensington drug bust; 1 suspect still on the run, Philly officials say
Philadelphia officials said the "Avila Drug Trafficking Organization" sold fentanyl, cocaine and moved guns in the city's Fairhill and Kensington neighborhoods.
Vintage SEPTA trolleys ready to roll along Girard Avenue once again
The vintage trolleys will return to Route 15 along Philadelphia's Girard Avenue on Sunday, June 16 after years of restoration.
Philly coalition calls on state to pass House education plan to inject billions into Pa. schools
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said city schools have been long underfunded. Now, she's calling on the state to do better.
Philadelphia police lay out plans to tackle drugs, violence in Kensington with new officer class
Philadelphia Police on Monday announced their long-awaited plans to clean up Kensington, an area in the city notorious for being one of the largest open-air drug markets in the United States.
Supporters rally to save UArts while demanding answers as school marks its last day
Students, staff and supporters of the University of the Arts packed the steps and sidewalks outside of Hamilton Hall on Broad Street Friday, demanding answers as to why their school was shutting down.
Mark Squilla calls for investigation into closure of UArts
The city councilmember introduced a resolution Thursday that passed in City Council to hold hearings about the abrupt closure of the University of the Arts.
Mayor Parker's $6.3 billion budget gets preliminary OK from Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's One Philly Budget includes billions for Parker's key priorities: Safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, housing and education.
Mayor Parker's initiative to clean every neighborhood a welcome sight for Philadelphians
In her budget address earlier in 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker put cleaning and greening the city right up there with public safety as one of her top priorities.
Violent crime numbers dropping in Philadelphia, but city leaders acknowledge more work is needed
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against eight members of criminal groups working out of North Philly.
Philadelphia health officials issue alert over potent sedative, "rhino tranq," found in illicit drug supply
A new and potent sedative has been found mixed in with the illicit drug supply in Philadelphia, and it's more powerful than xylazine, another animal sedative.
New Castle burglars used stolen flatbed truck to break into gun store, steal several firearms, police say
New Castle County police are searching for multiple burglars who allegedly used a stolen flatbed truck to break into Miller's Gun Center and steal an unknown amount of firearms.
Biden makes pitch to Black voters in Philadelphia as polls show declining support
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop at Girard College in Fairmount to launch their "Black Voters for Biden-Harris" initiative on Wednesday.
Veteran of Philadelphia chapter of Tuskegee Airmen reflects on his legacy on Memorial Day
Eugene Richardson, 98, and one of the few surviving members of the Philadelphia chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, always knew he wanted to fly.
South Philadelphia residents say trash troubles have led to rat infestation, damage to cars
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia say a rat infestation is damaging their neighborhood — and their cars.