Philadelphia

A school district leader told Lankenau students and staff that no final decisions have been made about closures during a press conference Wednesday.

City Council’s housing committee advanced the legislation after months of negotiations with the mayor’s administration and landlord advocates.

Merzbacher’s of Germantown is taking over operations and will continue selling Metropolitan baked goods at specialty shops. Its iconic Rittenhouse location will close.

The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support.

The federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law last July, blocks Medicaid funding to facilities that perform abortions.

The William Penn Foundation will provide $7.6 million to help Philadelphians with low incomes or disabilities visit several organizations.

Eagles star Brandon Graham helped the crowd practice soccer chants for the city’s six games in the global soccer spotlight.

Advocate says the ruling may put city’s historic preservation program “in jeopardy.”

The city has made the top five for the convention and has a history of hosting major events and political conventions.

Philly has a cozy community of translators who translate from many different languages, opening up texts from other countries and cultures for English speakers.

Mortgage rates dropped below 6% last week for the first time in years, a sign that some economists believe will trigger a more active and competitive housing market.

Billy Penn helps get you ready for the six games and nine teams coming to Philly, and tells you how to join the festivities.

Philadelphia officials say the city’s pension system is recovering and is now on track to reach full funding ahead of schedule.

City plans to create 1,000 more beds and make residences more welcoming.

The proposed City Council bills could benefit renters afraid of speaking out about their living conditions, fair housing advocates say.