Philadelphia

Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed increasing Philadelphia's rideshare tax to $1 per trip to generate recurring local funding for the School District of Philadelphia, aiming to protect recent educational progress and prevent staff cuts.

LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in South Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez.

Spring is making its presence known in a big way — with dramatic temperature swings, a burst of warmth and a round of storms on the way.

Police said a 1-year-old was inside a running car in West Philadelphia Saturday when someone took the car and drove off.

The first Winter Classic Drumline Competition in Frankford brought together 14 student drum lines from Philadelphia schools, with Global Leadership Academy West winning the event.

Philadelphia is preparing to host the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, offering 39 days of free World Cup programming and entertainment.

Don’t pack away the winter coat just yet. A polar vortex split could bring one last stretch of cold to the Philadelphia region before the end of March.