Cities nationwide are turning away from juvenile institutions, noting widespread abuses. Philly has fallen behind.

New laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey include pay raises for top state officials, PTSD workers' comp for first responders, and health patient protections.

Look at how some of the proposed changes in the 922-page document will impact your neighbors.

Jessie Lawrence, who previously reported to Chief Deputy Mayor Aren Platt, will be the permanent director of the Department of Planning and Development.

Founded in 1698, First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is one of the oldest churches in the country. A construction project at 2nd & Arch uncovered its colonial-era cemetery, begun in 1707.

Mayor Parker's citywide cleanup will operate through the summer. Here's what you need to know.

While energy prices have stabilized, routine adjustments are coming for monthly PECO, PGW, and water department bills in Philadelphia.

New Pennsylvania laws in 2024 will crack down on porch pirates and retail theft, but loosen restrictions on medical marijuana.

The city's Art Commission delayed voting on a proposed $32 million 22nd District police building and told the city to engage the community for its input rather than exerting its power.

City leaders wrote to state officials that Philadelphia should be permitted for three years to set its own reading and fitness standards that are less stringent than the ones dictated by the state.

Philadelphia's street sweeping schedule starts back up on April 3 and runs til Nov. 3 in designated service areas.

Philadelphia Water Department plans to raise water rates by 20%. Here's how you can testify at the rate increase hearing.

A major new poll asked residents about the state of the city and the major issues it faces. Here’s what they said.

Daylight savings time starts this Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. But, does it make sense to keep changing the clocks twice a year?

Many businesses in Pennsylvania have already bumped up starting wages past the $7.25 minimum currently in place, but more than 30% of hourly workers in the state made less than $15 per hour last year.