Politics & Policy

The Zero Fare program provides free rides to low-income residents, and the Key Advantage program offers them to city employees.

President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

Many state and county officials agree that school consolidation, shared services and municipal mergers could significantly cut costs.

Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was born in Philadelphia. Gov. Josh Shapiro has requested U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate his death.

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, joined other House Republicans in voting against limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran.

The legislation specifies that county facilities are off-limits for federal civil immigration enforcement, “preventing an unwanted federal invasion,” said Jamila Winder.

Trump says he'll nominate in Noem's place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the only Democrat in the Senate to vote against scaling back the war in Iran.

Rapid developments in artificial intelligence are changing modern warfare and raising a new batch of ethical questions. What risks come with AI? Who decides the limits?

The city has made the top five for the convention and has a history of hosting major events and political conventions.

Philadelphia officials say the city’s pension system is recovering and is now on track to reach full funding ahead of schedule.

A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, said the congressman was “still reviewing the text” of the war powers resolution.

The United States continues to ramp up military action against Iran after attacks over the weekend killed the Supreme Leader and sparked retaliation from the regime.

The first U.S. military deaths have been reported. Other deaths have been confirmed in Israel and Gulf nations.

While dozens protested at City Hall, members of the group Philly Iranians said they are “concerned” for family members in Iran and “hopeful” that the regime will fall.