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The agency has come under scrutiny over issues with real estate auctions and courthouse security.
Of the Reading-based retailer’s eight Philly-area locations, five exist at malls that are shuttered, repurposed, or in the process of being transformed.
An earlier “near fatality” of a child in her care triggered officials to review the matter.
Malaysia Alford had been missing for more than a week. Her body was discovered in a car trunk in Camden County.
The city's progressive groups are already organizing with an eye on next year's elections — and a major power shift.
A Philly judge wants to know why Rochelle Bilal backed out of a deal calling for supervision of property sales.
Robert Kessler offered a guilty plea if he could get a Philly cheesesteak.
The Philly DA took aim at the police commissioner and mayor at a news conference about a 2023 failed murder case.
Shane Hennen pleaded guilty in connection with high-profile schemes involving college and professional basketball.
Under the law, officials said, the most serious allegations against Eric Lewis could not be considered in the employment process.
The Philly DA blamed two officers for the 2023 acquittal of Eric Lewis, now charged with killing Officer Shane Seiber.
The Pa. governor said the expansion will nearly double the number of jobs at the port from 8,000 to 14,000.
A city worker is accused of killing Shane Seiber, 40, and wounding a nine-year veteran of the force, authorities said.
Missed committees. Rare public appearances. Private animosity toward Philly. Four years in and possibly running again, the senator and his record draw scrutiny.
A Northeast Philly man was convicted of exploiting vulnerable women. Few such cases go to trial.
With Philly's DA the subject of a criminal referral, city Democrats are speculating — and quietly jockeying.
Hannah Gann admitted the deception after members of Philly Educators for Palestine met with her and questioned her background.
The late pornographer had access to a facility linked to a funeral home that illegally sold body parts. His Olney home is at the center of a probe into missing women.
As the number of cases grows in Pennsylvania, some in the Philly region say they are speeding up vaccinations and avoiding Lancaster County altogether.
Thousands in the region work in construction, a job beset by what one expert calls "a mental health epidemic." So far, the industry has done more to treat the problem than to prevent it.
A federal jurist said Philly's DA might have committed crimes and should be investigated, sparking legal and political uncertainty.
The retired officer is accused of defrauding people who paid for home improvements in three counties. On the force, he had a history of complaints of physical abuse and harassment.
Philly first responders inhaled a ‘witch’s brew’ of toxic dust. Now they’re paying the price
Friday Saturday Sunday will use the grant for an expansion that could supply 100 jobs. Not everyone is pleased.
The discount retailer, long based in South Jersey, plans to invest $370M in the move. It will eventually relocate 1,500 employees and hire 500.
Party-endorsed candidates could see a flood of campaign cash after the Supreme Court overturned limits on political parties' election spending.
Cyclist Robin Carpenter learned the basics from Philly teacher Kevin Saint Clair, who was killed on his bike in 2023.
At a hearing in federal court, Philly prosecutors recounted interoffice turmoil surrounding a disputed appellate case.
At least 249 schools had measles immunization rates below 95%, the threshold to prevent spread, new data show.
The processing of deeds after property auctions has long been riddled with delays under Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.
The superintendent said his team will focus on academics and work with parents — even paying some as influencers.
Rochelle Bilal is due to appear in Common Pleas Court over major delays in processing deeds after sheriff sales.
Donating the fluid for medical treatments has become a side hustle for some Philly-area residents grappling with increased living costs and stagnant wages.
Some homeowners are seeing their real estate tax bills soar after this year's property reassessment. Over 2,000 new assessments more than doubled.
An administration proposal would reduce the number of teachers and mandate English-only instruction.
Democratic Party leaders are also looking at Boston and Denver for 2028. Atlanta and Chicago failed to make the cut.
Documents filed by the National Transportation Safety Board cite possible pilot fatigue and missed safety checks.
Another person was left in critical condition in the shooting outside an after-hours lounge in Eastwick.
Decades before LeBron James became a Sixer, Chamberlain made the trip with his signature flash, and “a heavy foot.”
Immigration courts across the area are calling for removals or voluntary departures at levels unseen in decades.
“Shoeless” Joe Jackson was a South Carolina fish out of water starting his career with Connie Mack’s Athletics.
Iliana Lick, a native of Argentina living in South Philly, had overstayed her visa, DHS said.
The review, to be conducted by the city controller, comes amid tensions over plans to shutter 17 schools.
A pornographer's obsession and criminal past blur fact and fiction in a mystery surrounding missing Philly women.
In a federal lawsuit, Brandee Anderson says her 2025 firing was part of an effort to "suppress" diversity work.
The death of a former All-Public League guard has gutted his community and left questions for Jadin Aviles’ loved ones.
The LGBTQ+ center on Spruce Street needs a lot of work. But tearing it down would deprive Philly of a cultural touchstone.
Not yet King James but already anointed "The Chosen One," the high school phenom dazzled at a sold-out Palestra.
LeBron James, a legendary player and one of the most famous humans on planet Earth, will join the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel’s five-year plan would add quality-of-life officers and employ AI on 911 calls.
The haze, coming from Canada, is likely to stick around at least through Friday. The heat isn’t helping matters.
Philadelphia declared a disaster emergency on Sunday as much of the region cleaned up from a storm on Saturday that damaged buildings, uprooted trees, and caused power outages and flash flooding. Fallen trees crushed multiple cars on the 4500 block of Larchwood Avenue in West Philly. A sign on this tree stop a vehicle reads, “Disaster Four $1/pic,” with a Verno handle. Story, B1. Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
The city saw more serious crashes involving motorized vehicles than manual ones last year, spurring calls for action.
Over what has been a notoriously bloody holiday weekend in recent years, the city saw about half as many shootings as usual.
FIGHT has faced heavy criticism as Platner’s past came to light.
While city and school district officials celebrated a deal to save 340 classroom jobs, uncertainty remains that is prolonging an already tumultuous hiring season.
Federal pressure on immigrants means their temporary protected status may not be renewed when it expires in October.
Renowned for bad weather and baked beans, the New England city makes claims that wither upon further scrutiny.
He will attend events across Philly in the coming days. He said he plans to share his optimism for America's future and deep concerns that Trump has led the nation astray.
Actors spent months and uprooted their lives to immerse themselves into colonial America’s key characters. Now it’s time for them to shine.
The city's acclaimed mural program and its cultural fund hoped for boosts in the new budget. They didn't get them.
Most said they support the city's immigrant-friendly status, despite Trump's threats.
The police union responded to an Inquirer report on how it sought reimbursement for questionable expenses.
The 60-year-old shopping center in Northeast Philly is being transformed with an organic grocer, new fast-casual dining options, and retail shops like Ulta Beauty and Victoria’s Secret.
Four Frenchmen have been exploring the city, sampling cheesesteaks, and learning expressions like “Go Birds!”
The star-studded celebration kicked off the 16-day Wawa Welcome America festival, which will culminate in the city's Semiquincentennial.
Boston as America’s ‘cradle’? No way, says Philly.
Eric Franks would tell his students: “The last thing you want to have to do is pull your firearm.” He wounded three officers on a West Philly street.
The longtime party power broker was reelected without opposition in the office building that bears his name.
The police union has asked Philly to cover costs from bar tabs to car repairs. City Hall has generally paid up.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker joins fans in a Mexican chant before entering the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia on Thursday, the opening day of the 2026 World Cup.
Money from the city budget will go to preserving the classroom positions, the mayor and other officials said.
Philly’s delegation to Harrisburg will look to close a loophole for online sellers, a Democratic lawmaker said.
Benny McLaughlin, from North Catholic High, was an Olympian and helped the U.S. qualify for Cup play in 1950.
In theory, Philly students who fall short can get failing grades. In reality, teachers say, there’s pressure to pass them.
Keith Gibson, 44, who referred to himself as “the Beast,” was sentenced to four consecutive life terms.
Federal investigators said they were studying whether city police were wrongly barring people from carrying firearms.
Area churches are seeing an influx of conversions. “It was like something was missing,” one man said, “maybe a sense of community.”
Uber Eats has been using autonomous delivery machines in Philly for months. Turns out we kind of like them.
The Toms River facility, deemed “unsafe” in April, used concrete slabs from a vendor on the CHOP garage project.
Parts of South Philadelphia are seeing dramatic increases — along with higher taxes and housing prices.
The Democratic congressional candidate hopes to build on his momentum, quickly campaigning for and endorsing like-minded candidates across the country.
Police revoked Paul Birdsong’s license to carry firearms in what he contends was an unconstitutional act.
Frank Dougherty, who wrote about the men who died for the Daily News, gave the keynote address.
With budget cuts and school closures looming, the district’s prime teacher-hiring time has some candidates and school staff confused about next year’s staffing.
The shipping behemoth has expanded its new 30-minute delivery service for groceries and household items. Should the local delivery service be worried?
In the 3rd Congressional District, one strategist said, the lawmaker from Northwest Philly “energized the base.”
Amadou Thiam was found bloodied on the pavement outside his South Philly home. He died two days later.
The site was named to a list seeking to raise awareness of historical places under threat.
The governor, who has had fraught relationships with two front-runners, is keeping his preference to himself.
They’re both Philly Democrats serving in Harrisburg. But they have starkly different policy priorities.
The Philly lawmaker led Pennsylvania Democrats for three years. His 3rd District appoints point to electoral defeats.
Gregory Parker and Danielle “Nikki” Parker are accused of scamming a string of “victim investors” with bogus real estate investments.
Parents in Philly’s collar counties are organizing against what they say is excessive technology use in schools.
Rival host crushing Boston on match prep
The Philadelphia Police Department spent less on recruitment marketing and got more bang for its buck.
The GOP-led committee sent letters demanding six years of immigration communications.
The race for Dwight Evans’ seat points to how divided Democrats are over criticism of Israel.
Dean Adler is betting big on new projects. “I’ve waited 40 years for this period,” he said. “I’m not gonna let it go by.”
Philly-area doctors are seeing a surge in cases of a syndrome causing intense nausea and pain among longtime marijuana smokers.
The president and first lady called for the late night host to be fired. Philly’s 6abc is one of the stations under review.
“Europa,” by Josef Šíma, was on its way to the auction block. Then came stunning news from the Czech Republic.
The high-profile support indicates that national progressives are uniting behind the Northwest Philly lawmaker’s bid.
The city has begun to reverse the trend of rising abandoned vehicle reports as the administration prioritizes the issue.
The Pew Charitable Trusts’ State of the City report cited significant improvements along with stubborn challenges.
Daily News alum Julie K. Brown's reporting in Florida exposed the sordid crimes of a notorious sex trafficker. But it was her backstory here that helped her connect to his victims.
Jean Bennett, Katherine High, and Albert Maguire were awarded a $3 million Breakthrough Prize for their work on a vision disorder.
Issues with retaining students come as the North Philly school faces budget pressures. Leaders say they're making improvements.
The candidates for Congress in Philly’s 3rd District filed their first-quarter campaign finance reports.
While it will cool down this weekend, the pollen is likely to get worse before it gets better.
One taxpayer’s levy increased to more than $5,700 this year. “It exorbitantly affects my business,” she said.
Sharif Street, Chris Rabb, and Ala Stanford have staked out their positions. The decisive factor, as ever, could be turnout.
The aerial devices have quietly become a key law enforcement tool, with less transparency than in other cities.
As the legislation heads to a floor vote, the Parker administration indicated the mayor won’t try to impede its passage.
Renderings of panels posted on the President’s House website by the Trump administration offer a stark shift in focus on slavery.
The federal workforce in the Philly area shrank 16.7% between January 2025 and February 2026.
The Democratic contest for Philly’s 3rd Congressional District is down to three viable contenders. Several open issues could prove decisive in the high-profile race.
A second Uber Eats robot has been hazed in Center City. Philadelphians remember hitchBOT 2.0.