Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to earth safely after an ...

With the first day of school less than three weeks away, the city’s teachers union says it is prepared to strike while ...

House lawmakers have introduced their legislation for the special session. State senators plan to reveal their proposals Monday.

Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a native of the city and calls South Philadelphia home.

Sixty-one-year-old Carmine Faino was fatally shot by police Thursday after authorities say he killed his neighbor and then ambushed first responders.

State Democratic representatives called on their Republican counterparts to pass a public transit funding bill before SEPTA’s first round of cuts take effect Aug. 24.

The Oliver Station complex for residents 55 and older is part of a state-led initiative to expand affordable housing options ...

Now in its eighth year, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has become a seasonal staple for locals and tourists alike.

The 43-year-old man leased a flashy McLaren sports car while preparing bogus documents for 62 shell companies. He reaped $1.3 ...

In its 20th year, the Danny Rumph Classic continues to celebrate the legacy of a fallen Philadelphia basketball player and ...

Gov. Matt Meyer said his administration plans to fight what he called “government intrusion” by the Trump administration.

District officials in both cities say it is more difficult to offer rigorous and expanded courses in under-enrolled schools.