Sophia Schmidt

The trolley tunnel has been closed since November. It reopened Monday, but will close again for shorter periods in January and February.

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

With the trolley tunnel from West Philly to Center City closed the past two months, roughly 60,000 trolley riders have relied on the El or a shuttle.

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.

Concrete reabsorbs some of its carbon emissions over time. Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help supercharge that by making the finished concrete more porous.

Philadelphians’ electric, gas and water bills all increased in 2025. Together, the typical household is paying around $30 more per month.

Among the neighborhoods included: Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Spring Garden and Fishtown.

Grid operator PJM was unable to secure enough promised power to reach its reliability goal during an auction this week.

The canned drink manufacturer plans to create more than 170 long-term jobs at the former PES refinery site.

The 20-year contract locks in a fixed price meant to insulate the city from rising costs. But the price is higher than what the city initially sought.

The state delayed its LIHEAP program as it waited for federal funds held up by the government shutdown. The program opens Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.