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The legal action comes as local lawmakers struggle to combat rising violence, with homicides hitting a decade-long high.

IAFF Local 22 members again protest the union's endorsement of Trump, balking at union boss’ decision to cancel meeting.

Voters must decide whether to give the cash-strapped city authorization for the purpose.

Los votantes deben decidir si dan a la ciudad (que tiene falta de fondos) la autorización para el propósito.

Between March and the beginning of September, more than 260 licensed child-care programs across Pennsylvania permanently closed.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority and leaders of the Camp Teddy encampment on Ridge Avenue have reached an agreement to clear the site.

Meanwhile, the number shooting victims is up 47% over 2019 with police reporting more than 1,600 people injured by gunfire so far this year.

Contact tracers are getting a “mixed bag” of cooperation. It’s unclear if indoor gathering limits or prohibitions on buffet-style food serving were violated.

There’s also an Amazon grocery store planned for Northern Liberties.

This week; furloughs in the airline industry, aging out of foster care in a pandemic, and what's wrong with Philly sports?

Parking is usually a hot-button issue in crowded cities. But restaurants are taking over spaces once reserved for cars, and to the surprise of owners, few are complaining.

This 15-minute floating 4k video lets you experience the whole thing virtually.

A touring exhibit is bringing the Afro pick to cities across the U.S. ahead of the November election, to continue conversations about racial injustice.

The announcement comes six days after the Phillies finished four games under .500 in a pandemic-shortened, 60-game season.

The gathering is among several to take place in the Philadelphia region since a grand jury failed to indict any of the Louisville police officers involved with Taylor’s death.