A diverse group of allies wants the state's top court to end a decades-old standard that makes it difficult to challenge police arbitration decisions. Why it matters: Philadelphia police officers win reinstatement at a high rate,

After a long, largely successful march over 25 years to liberalize cannabis laws in the United States, the movement had a tough election in 2024. Legalization ballot measures failed in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Washington Avenue Immigration Station, which operated in South Philly from 1873 to 1917, can be considered Philadelphia’s Ellis Island. But it wasn’t the first place new arrivals docked at.

Altoona police say authorities arrested 34-year-old Rashon Shariyf Shuler last Friday at the Greyhound bus station with approximately one pound of meth in his possession. Investigators noted that Shuler had an outstanding warrant out of Cumberland County.

One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.

A gunman, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties, went inside UPMC's ICU, and took staffers hostage before he was ultimately killed by police in a shootout, the York County DA said.

Rivers Casino has been deemed "safe," according to the casino after authorities evacuated the building in Philadelphia's Fishtown section early Thursday morning.

A gunman was killed after shots were fired at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, hospital officials said.

Philadelphia, despite being a major city ... median download speeds are slightly higher in Philly than in the average of Pennsylvania. Depending on your chosen provider and plan, your speeds ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The next few days feature a taste of spring with highs climbing into the 50s. SUNDAY: Sunny skies to start the day followed by increasing late day clouds, high 47.