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If City Council approves the plan, the Philadelphia Energy Authority could buy energy from a 1.5 megawatt solar project to be built at Northeast Airport.

“Freshwater” by Jean Shin spotlights the importance of mussels as “ecosystem engineers” keeping our rivers clean.

Amid the FDA’s proposed menthol ban, some experts say cigarette brands will continue to target African Americans.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.

Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history.

The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans.

The state plans to use the grant to improve access for specific groups of underserved Pennsylvanians, including workers with limited English proficiency in Philadelphia.

The Motor Vehicle Comm. says you don’t need to bring proof of your Social Security number as they open 10,000 more appointments for Real ID upgrades.

Community members share hopes for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway through an interactive display.

U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.

“I’m good,” he told reporters after U.S. Secret Service agents quickly helped him up.

By the end of Friday, jurors had decided on nearly all questions put before them, including whether Cosby had sexually assaulted plaintiff Judy Huth.

Officials say Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, was a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

The facility will have a new athletic field, a new recreation center, sprayground, and other amenities, including both indoor and outdoor classrooms.

The Trade School art festival in a variety of venues across Philadelphia brings Philly and Detroit artists together for collaboration.