Philadelphia aims to end trash burning, shift to landfills

Philadelphia City Council is tackling air pollution with new bill, the "Stop Trashing Our Air Act," which seeks to ban the incineration of new trash in Philly.

New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go

USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.

10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K

Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.

Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case

After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.

America 250 Christmas tree ornament unveiled

A Christmas tree ornament marking America’s 250th birthday next year has been unveiled.

How a weakening polar vortex could fuel a potentially brutal winter in the Northeast

A cold blast has gripped the Northeast, and meteorologists say it could be a sign of what’s to come. The FOX Weather Forecast Center reports that conditions are lining up for a potential polar vortex winter, setting the stage for a cold and active start to the season.

SEPTA union members vote to authorize strike

SEPTA union members on Sunday voted to authorize a strike as Transport Workers Union Local 234 works to negotiate a new contract.

Delaware woman identified in deadly New Castle crash

Delaware State Police have identified the woman killed in a fatal crash early Saturday near Hares Corner in New Castle as 36-year-old Ashley Henry.

36-year-old man shot, killed in South Philadelphia overnight

Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in South Philadelphia.

Trump administration floats idea of 50-year mortgages to boost homebuying

The Trump administration is pitching a new idea it says could help more Americans buy homes — but housing experts are already questioning whether it would truly make a difference.