Philadelphia

According to police, the incident started with a hit-and-run around 2:30 p.m. in the area of the mall.

The agency’s mobile payment pilot is now open to all — though it’s not meant to replace your Key card.

Philadelphia250 has selected three community-based projects to develop to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Pew! Pew! Frank Lloyd Wright’s futuristic synagogue gets the sci-fi treatment for the Festival of Lights.

Philadelphia school board members Reginald Streater and Mallory Fix-Lopez were elected Thursday night to serve one-year terms as president and vice president of the board.

The investigation has already contributed to the reversal of several homicide convictions.

A live paint-off at Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar will mark the finale of Bob Dix’s poultry endeavor.

Less than 30% of third graders in Philly public schools scored proficient or higher in reading last school year. A new program challenges students to read more at home.

The bill would exempt the course from rules meant to prevent erosion. A City Council vote could be delayed by weeks.

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

The money will fund more than 100 new forensic technicians and equipment, more millions for the DA’s office, and safety equipment for SEPTA.

The players on the team with the best record in the NFL have made a jolly season in Philly a bit more sweet-sounding with the release of “A Philly Special Christmas."

The goal of the measure introduced by Council President Clarke is to preserve and build new affordable housing in parts of Philadelphia.

Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.

The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.