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The Pennsylvania Litter Research Study was done in partnership between the departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation and the group Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.

Property damages related to excavation work by negligent contractors is a growing problem in Philadelphia as developers try to maximize square footage on small lots.

Proponents say tax credit programs are needed to spur investment or tackle problems that, without financial help, might never get addressed.

A lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.

Since November alone, about 1,800 vehicles were reported stolen across the city, the police department says. About one-third of them had keys left inside.

The Department of Environmental Protection is acting on the governor's executive order, which Republicans are challenging.

A contractor convicted of scamming 19 New Jersey homeowners following Superstorm Sandy has been sentenced to three years in state prison, authorities announced. 

Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have no confirmed cases to date of COVID-19, which originated in China.

Pharmacists and doctors required to assist in safe disposal and to educate patients on dangers of holding on to medicines

Taking over the Mann Center in Fairmount Park for the second year in a row, tickets for the Roots Picnic — Philly’s biggest hip-hop party — go on sale Friday at noon.

An art gallery in Fishtown opens its doors on Valentine’s Day. Scavengers United is presenting “Trashed Hearts," a group show featuring valentines by local artists.

Officers said they found the man lying between cars in a pharmacy parking lot and were told he had been given an overdose reversal drug.

Lawmakers in the state Assembly are considering a bill that would cap what insurers can charge for insulin at $50 for a monthly supply.

Pennsylvania residents who’ve experienced sexual assault can apply for a share of $5 million to pay for counseling — even if they never reported it.