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No deal was reached between the union and the city of Philadelphia on the strike's fifth day.

When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.

Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.

Wage increases are the sticking point in the negotiations.

Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like before the park was established in 1949?

Police said Saturday that all victims are in stable condition.

Currently, members of the public can only see filings of some 350 politicians and other top officials by filing a Freedom of Information Act request.

Starting as just an idea from personal interest, one of the free library’s newest clubs taps an unexpected note in the community.

One firefighter was taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion.

Organizers of the event donned 18th century-style costumes — and drew what they said are similarities between the actions of King George III and President Trump’s policies.

The legislation extends Trump's 2017 multi-trillion dollar tax cuts and cuts Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion.

AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.

The third year of the parade and costume competition saw three noncanine contestants, including a snake and a giant rabbit.

LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan announced their decisions on social media in solidarity of AFSCME District 33 workers, who’ve been striking since July 1.

A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.