Philadelphia

The semiquincentennial event will reach more than 1,000 Philadelphians in seven of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.

VCA Charities donated turkey, pumpkin, green beans and rice to dogs and cats waiting for adoption.

The mayor and city officials shared the Vision Zero action plan, which showed a significant drop in serious injuries caused by motor vehicles.

Studies show Black students learn best with teachers who look like them, yet in Philly — where they’re the majority — only 4% of teachers are Black men.

Union alleges company has been slow to address electrocution and asbestos hazards.

Meals will be served in the parking lot at Philly House this holiday season after damage was found to the main kitchen.

For the last three months, principals and other school administrators were working without a new contract.

The average customer will see a 6.6% rise in costs starting on Monday, Dec. 1. The rate hike will increase PGW’s annual revenue by $62 million.

The money will help the transit agency fix its aging railcars, rent some replacements and return full service for riders.

Join us for a night celebrating some of the biggest stories — and most fascinating Philadelphians — of the past year.

Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty in the murder of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez.

Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.

Pablo McConnie-Saad says he’s running on affordability, which he connects to climate. He has a tough-on-Trump stance, saying there needs to be a general strike.

The Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen wrote songs about the moral philosophy behind the Founding Fathers’ signature phrase.

The four-track EP dives into the nonbinary musician's recent transition and connection to the city’s queer community.