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The deaths of Echol Cole and Robert Walker ignited the strike that drew the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis where he was assassinated in April 1968.

The university said it has been a century since it took away an honorary degree, but "credible" allegations against the men warranted the action.

The jackets were made by Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based company with a factory about half a mile from the SPCA on Erie Avenue.

The purpose of the conference is to deepen the public's understanding of police shootings, racism and the right to protest.

Wildlife conservationists say more of Delaware’s native species will be protected, thanks to a recent donation of land.

In May, Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival will welcome aspiring climbers to conquer the grease pole.

The 26th Annual African-American Children’s Book Fair is set to host more than 3,500 readers at the Community College of Philadelphia Saturday.

Philadelphia Congressman Bob Brady announces he won’t seek re-election. The Department of Justice declines to re-try Senator Bob Me ...

Fans take advantage of free ink offer to show their support for the Birds. No one, however, actually bled green.

Officials gave varying figures on the number hurt. But Amtrak said two crew members and three passengers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

The sand currently being dredged from the Little Egg Inlet is finding a new home along some of Long Beach Island’s southern beaches, state officials announced.

After season of protesting the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick, some Philadelphia fans are steeling themselves to ignore the big game featuring the hometown team.

Philadelphia Obituary Project aims to tell the stories of murder victims by honoring all the good in their lives.

Some say it's just a few bad apples. Others point to fisticuffs directed at police horses.

Candidates scramble as Pa. attempts to redraw its congressional map. Families of murder victims call on cops to do more. And some Eagles fans are boycotting the Super Bowl.