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Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.

The heavy rains also caused flash floods in New York and south-central Pennsylvania on Monday night into early Tuesday, prompting road closures.

The event in City Council’s chambers gave people a chance to interact with journalists and editors and pitch ideas for future stories.

Trump traveled to Pittsburgh at a summit helmed by Republican Sen. David McCormick that included dozens of top executives.

The members of DC47 Local 2187 work in professional services in the city.

A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey. The governor urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

The 29th annual Fringe Festival has more shows than ever. It begins Sept. 4.

State lawmakers could take up more immigration-related measures next year, including limiting where ICE arrests can be made.

Philadelphia workers already pay city wage taxes and state income taxes, but some can expect federal tax relief under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.

Joseph Mikulec walked the globe collecting signatures from kings and paupers. Now his century-old autograph book is going back home.

A joint program between the Philadelphia-based health giants gives some physicians automatic approval for common outpatient tests like MRIs and PET scans.

The court on Monday paused an order from a federal judge in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.

The program was added to the current city budget following negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and City Council.

The state’s latest proposal would require new buildings in coastal flood zones be elevated an additional 4 feet, rather than 5 feet.