Sophia Schmidt

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson proposes a sweeping ordinance to increase the city’s tree cover and cool down neighborhoods.

While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.

Friday’s hearing came weeks after a City Council committee report accused Philly’s child welfare system of separating families without cause.

If elected, Shapiro could be key to maintaining abortion protections in Pennsylvania. Every Republican candidate supports banning or limiting abortions.

Since 2019, Philadelphians have competed in the City Natural Challenge by logging species of plants and animals. The records are quite useful for scientists.

Citywide emissions have dropped 20% since 2006, mostly thanks to a cleaner electrical grid. But emissions from cars, trucks, and planes are going up.

Sentencing for misdemeanor convictions against Tyquan Atkinson has been delayed, keeping the 22-year-old behind bars.

The abrupt reversal comes days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.

The American Lung Association says while ozone levels are improving, levels of particulate pollution are less promising.

For years, Pa. lawmakers have tried and failed to extend the safety protections to state and city workers. A state-backed study could chart a path.

In recent years, state agencies’ energy use has gone down more than 12% and saved taxpayers millions, according to a report released Friday.

Years after the Environmental Protection Agency increased its risk assessment for a toxic chemical manufactured in suburban New Castle, D ...