West Philly Waterfront project announced to connect University City and Center City

Imagine a beach on the banks of the Schuylkill River, along with a giant public park and a pool. It's all part of a new $60 million plan to connect Center City with University City.

Some of Mayor Cherelle Parker's school board nominees face pushback in City Council

There were tense moments in Philadelphia City Hall Friday as some members of City Council pressed school board nominees on the closure of Black-led charter schools.

Man accused of stabbing running over man during argument in Philadelphia: police

A Philadelphia man has been charged with murder after investigators say he stabbed another man during an argument and ran him over with their own car.

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album 'Tortured Poets Department' at these Philly listening parties

Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated album "The Tortured Poets Department" is here! See where you and your fellow Swifties can gather to listen to the album for all the feels, and maybe some discounts.

Uber in Philadelphia: New rider verification promotes driver safety

Uber is launching a new rider verification pilot program, and Philadelphia is one of the first cities to test it out starting Thursday.

Broken SEPTA elevators cause frustration among wheelchair bound, more riders

What would you do if you were in a wheelchair, but couldn't ride public transportation because of broken elevators? Amanda Parezo of Old City is sharing her story and wants SEPTA to pay more attention to broken elevators along its line.

Woman in wheelchair pleas for SEPTA to fix broken elevators
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"What would you do if the elevator stopped working?" Amanda Parezo, an Old City woman who lost motor function below her waist after being shot by a stray bullet is asking SEPTA to pay more attention to broken elevators along its line.

Biden scores several endorsements ahead of campaign stop in Philadelphia

President Joe Biden accepted endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop Thursday as he aims to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Ellen Greenberg: Former Philadelphia ADA allowed to testify 13 years after teacher's death

The 13-year-old case of Ellen Greenberg's death may be heading back to court as the parents of a young Philadelphia teacher continue to search for answers surrounding the loss of their beloved daughter.