Find out why trees are losing leaves so quickly; why plants, lawns look stressed

There have been reports of trees suddenly dropping a lot of their leaves. While the windy weather earlier in the week helped some leaves fall off, some trees are dropping their leaves because it has been so dry.

Drought Watch: Dry conditions create high fire danger in NJ, western Pa

The entire region, from Delaware to southeastern Pennsylvania and especially New Jersey, are all very dry without measurable rain for the month of October and very little rain since August.

Atlas comet: Why this weekend is best time to see comet, meteor shower

This weekend would be a great time to look for a comet in your night sky. The Weather Authority says we'll have clear skies this weekend, and the best time to look for the comet is just after dusk.

Man, 31, fatally stabbed for 'no apparent reason' inside Philadelphia laundromat

Police say the 31-year-old victim was playing a skill game inside of a laundromat when he was attacked and fatally stabbed for 'no apparent reason.'

SEPTA looks to fare increases to overcome budget strain

Get ready to pay up. So many people rely on SEPTA each and every day. But, a ride could soon cost you more, as SEPTA is in a budget hole, despite an increase in ridership.

Video: Wanted suspect opens fire on crowded SEPTA bus, wounding 3

Disturbing surveillance video captures the sights and sounds of a wanted gunman firing into a crowded SEPTA bus in broad daylight earlier this month.

Woman in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run in Fairmount Park

Philadelphia police are looking for answers after a wheelchair-bound victim was struck and killed by a vehicle they say left her for dead.

Philadelphia medic stabbed by patient in ambulance: police

Authorities say a Philadelphia medic was stabbed in the chest when a patient became irate during a ride to the hospital.

Meat cleaver attack on SEPTA bus leaves passenger injured, suspect in custody

Wild scenes erupted onboard a SEPTA bus early Thursday morning when a man was slashed by a meat cleaver just outside Philadelphia Police headquarters.