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Authorities investigating why a man set fire to Shapiro’s home are probing whether the suspect targeted him because of his Jewish faith or positions on Israel’s war in Gaza.

State Rep. Hensley avoided a harsher penalty because his other offense was more than 10 years ago. The legislator says he’s on a “recovery journey.”

The five “ZOOtopiaries” drive home the connections between plants and animals.

Short-term rentals in Wilmington are in the crosshairs as city officials work to solve the affordable housing crisis.

Delaware's population has grown 21% since 2006, but with a 92% rise in retirees and falling birth rates, the state chamber calls for action.

Each year, there are about 43 million such violations nationwide, according to a 2024 survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.

After blocking the nominees, lawmakers also reestablished a task force to monitor the port expansion project and report back monthly.

Wawa officials reviewed their portfolio of stores for performance and decided to shut down two in Northeast Philly.

The Trump administration has increasingly used funding cuts as a tool to influence campus policies to comply with his political agenda.

Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito shared the announcement with staff Monday. Greg Williams, of parent company Prospect Medical Holdings, will assume his role in the interim.

Larry Krasner and former Judge Patrick Dugan were invited to face off in the April 22 debate hosted by the Committee of Seventy, WHYY News and the Philadelphia Bar Association

Police arrested the veteran New Castle County officer in August. Now a lawsuit claims the victim's sexual orientation precipitated the attack.

Investigators are digging into Cody Balmer’s background after, authorities say, he scaled a security fence in the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.

Dr. Jonas Salk is credited with creating the first polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh. The government licensed the shot in 1955 for its safety and efficacy.