Philadelphia excited for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Businesses hope for summer boom

Philadelphia is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, with Lincoln Financial Field holding six matches, including a highly anticipated Round of 16 game on July 4.

Man shot to death during dispute with first floor neighbor in North Philadelphia

Investigators say a 60-year-old man was shot and killed during a dispute with his first-floor neighbors early Friday morning in North Philadelphia.

Philadelphia school safety officer shot 11 times ‘grateful to be alive'

A Philadelphia school safety officer is on a remarkable journey of recovery after being shot 11 times while trying to help during a road rage incident.

Former Eagle Laekin Vakalahi puts Super Bowl LIX ring up for auction

Former Eagle Laekin Vakalahi has put his 2024 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LIX championship ring up for auction. The ring's current bid is at $40,000.

RSV, flu, norovirus surge: pediatric cases rise nationwide

As the colder months settle in, a wave of illnesses like RSV, flu and norovirus are making their presence felt, particularly among young children.

Philly's Quinta Brunson launches field trip fund for 117,000 students

Quinta Brunson has launched a field trip fund aimed at covering costs for field trips for more than 117,000 students throughout The School District of Philadelphia.

Philly's new cruise terminal: Norwegian Cruise Lines sets sail in April

Norwegian Cruise Lines will start its Philadelphia voyages on April 16; the new terminal will be located along the Delaware River near the Philadelphia International Airport.

William Way LGBT Community Center will stay in current home after building renovations

The building was set to close for good on Dec. 18, but the board announced on Tuesday that the community center would return after the building undergoes renovations.

New public park in the works in Old City near Elfreth’s Alley

The space in question is at the intersection of Elfreth’s Alley and North Second Street and will be called Dolly Ottey Park, named after a resident of Elfreth’s Alley in the 1930s.

Lost purse returned by kind strangers in Point Breeze

A Philadelphia woman is hoping to thank two strangers who went the extra mile to return her lost purse, even ensuring her wallet was left safely in her secured mailbox.

Man dies after crashing car multiple times overnight in Philadelphia

A man is dead after police say he crashed a pickup multiple times in different parts of Philadelphia early Tuesday morning.