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U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he won't seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat, capping a career in public office that stretches back 45 years.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returned to the lineup Monday night against San Diego after a stint on the injured list because of right wrist inflammation.

An early morning thunderstorm caused a deadly scene in New Castle County late Monday night.

District Council 33, Philadelphia's largest union, will go on strike after not reaching a deal with the City of Philadelphia.

More than 130 cats—many malnourished, and some already dead—were discovered crammed inside a sweltering U-Haul van.

Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders gathered Monday to provide an update on the ongoing contract negotiations with District Council 33.

Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.

Blade blocked highway

The WNBA announced on Monday that Philadelphia was among three cities selected to host a WNBA expansion franchise.

Authorities say a road rage incident turned deadly on Sunday when a driver was rear-ended and crashed into a tree after brake-checking another vehicle.

A mostly sunny and warm weekend will start out with back-to-back days of scattered storms that forecasters say could turn severe in some places. 

Firefighters say a “mummified” body was found inside a property that caught fire early Monday morning in Philadelphia.

Authorities said firefighters were attacked by a sniper on an Idaho mountainside while they were responding to a blaze in the northern part of the state.