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Luis Soto is accused of buying gun parts with a fake name and using those pieces to produce untraceable assault weapons.

Kensington-area medical facility Esperanza Health Center plans to expand its health and behavioral services, as well as a newly built community wellness center.

Federal authorities are investigating an incident involving a man who was shot by a court security officer after they say he waved “sharp-edged” weapons towards the officer.

76 Carriage Company suspended rides as they look to find new stables. Animal rights advocates want the rides banned by the city.

Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.

Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.

As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.

A documentary play at Louis Bluver Theatre is abruptly interrupted every 5 minutes and 39 seconds by another overdose death. That rate is quickening.

Those leaving the force are expected to exceed the number of newly hired and trained cops by the end of the year.

Hundreds of tires, a deflated soccer ball, and a bag of bones are just some of the items cleaned up as part of the King Day of Service in North Philadelphia.

The Rev. Bernice King said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.

The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.

The BBEx Network on Sunday brought together Black and brown professionals from across Philly to hear from some of the mayoral candidates directly.

WHYY and NewCORE present this year’s Conversations of King, a free, virtual event, streaming live on the WHYY News Facebook page Monday at 1 p.m.

In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.