An extreme June heat wave that prompted a heat health emergency declaration killed five people in the city and had been made four times more likely by climate change, according to Climate Central.

Earplugs can prevent permanent hearing damage from concerts. Venue staff and musicians say that now it’s common, even cool, to have them.

Some of Philadelphia’s biotechnology companies that specialize in cell therapy shed employees in recent weeks as the industry is facing some unique headwinds.

Deportations like the cafe owner’s have “been going on for multiple administrations and not just Republican ones,” state Sen.

The Philadelphia area’s transit system is preparing for a 20% cut to service later this month if the state legislature doesn’t approve more funding by Thursday.

In June and July, Philadelphia had 29 days where the highest dew point simmered to at least 75 degrees. Meteorologists say ...

After 20 years in South Philadelphia, the public-private partnership said the move will make it more centrally located in the city.

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

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

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

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.

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