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.

TSA fee for non-REAL ID travelers: What you need to know

Starting Feb. 1, passengers flying domestically without a REAL ID or valid passport will be charged a $45 fee to get through airport security.

Man dies after car flips into creek in Philadelphia

A man is dead after investigators say the vehicle he was driving struck a downed guard rail and flipped into a creek Sunday night in Philadelphia.

$1 million Powerball ticket sold at Wawa in Northeast Philadelphia

A Powerball player in Philadelphia is holding a ticket worth $1 million, after the Pennsylvania Lottery confirmed a winning ticket was sold at a Northeast Philly Wawa. The ticket was purchased at the Wawa at 9101 Frankford Avenue and matched all five white balls in the Nov. 26 drawing.

Police identify woman fatally shot during officer-involved shooting in Philadelphia

Investigators have identified a woman who was shot and killed by police after authorities say she pointed a gun at officers during a confrontation on Sunday.

Philadelphia area could see snow this week as potential nor’easter takes shape

A developing storm system could bring the first significant winter weather of the season to the Philadelphia region early this week, with forecasters watching whether a potential nor’easter forms off the East Coast.

Woman dies following officer-involved shooting in Hunting Park

A woman has died following an officer-involved shooting in Hunting Park, and police have released new details about what led to the gunfire.