Philadelphia PA

With home water bills rising to pay for upgrades to Philadelphia’s aging water system, City Council will consider legislation that aims to bring relief to low-income homeowners and renters, as well as residents who are hit with huge catch-up bills. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier announced a package of three measures...

Two men were convicted of murder on Monday for the fatal shooting of Sgt. Richard Mendez, a Philadelphia police officer who was shot and killed while responding to a car break-in at an airport parking garage two years ago.

Police said a large amount of frozen meat was stolen out of a tractor trailer parked near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport early Monday morning.

A resident told Action News that the abandoned home was being used by squatters, who sometimes set fires to stay warm.

Center City District's Open Streets program is a hit and, in a recently released annual report, the group said that retailers throughout the district reported higher sales and a jump in foot traffic. And, seeing such success, the district plans to scale up the Open Streets program "significantly" in the...

If you're someone who thinks the best cheesesteaks in Philly are found at Pat's and Geno's, you're definitely NOT from anywhere close. Even western South Jersey people know that's not where to go.

Philadelphia wakes early for Beiler’s Bakery, and by late morning, the Thanksgiving pie cases are bare. Locals line up at Reading Terminal Market before 8 AM, eager for flaky crusts and spice-laced fillings that disappear in hours. With a 4.7-star reputation and prices that invite a second slice, Beiler’s transforms...

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to double the length of a real estate tax abatement for certain development projects, as part of her effort to preserve or build 30,000 units of affordable housing over four years. Her administration is drafting legislation that would offer a full tax exemption for 20 years...

The estate of two of the victims has filed a lawsuit against Med Jets for carelessness, recklessness, negligence, and wrongful death. A lawsuit has been filed against Med Jets, the company that operated the medical jet that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31, write David Chang, Ali Ingersoll, and The...

Jefferson Abington Hospital has shut down its inpatient behavioral health unit to meet rising demand in the emergency department. Jefferson Abington Hospital has shut down its inpatient behavioral health unit, repurposing the 23 beds to meet rising demand in the emergency department, writes Sarah Gantz for The...