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After a hung jury abruptly ended his federal bribery trial, it was business as usual for the Second District council member.

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.

Philly trial attorneys weigh in on who gets the advantage in a retrial – prosecution or defense?

Section 8 housing in Philadelphia has been the source of community and political conflict for decades — and is re-emerging today in University City.

The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.

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 ...

Conscious Connections brings local couples together to talk about their love, communication, and much more. The show is hosted by Nicole Blackson.

The panel has deliberated for roughly 12 hours. It will resume discussions on Monday following a break for the holidays.

Lights Out Philly started after a mass collision event killed over 1,000 birds. This year, conservationists want your help protecting migrating birds.

Closing arguments in the three-week trial focused on contrasting explanations of the true intent of consulting fees paid to the Council member’s wife.

The city wants to build more bike lanes that protect cyclists from getting “doored.” Officials say state law stands in the way on some major Philly streets.

The jury will start deliberating after closing arguments, meaning there could be a verdict before the end of the week.

Delaware is rare on the East Coast for having no offshore wind power. A new report commissioned by the state finds it would be cost-effective.

Things got testy while prosecutors cross-examined Gregory Scott, a former special assistant at Universal Companies, the nonprofit at the heart of the bribery trial.