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Newest ACPD 'officer'

Amari Polanco, 3, got to be an Atlantic City police officer for a day.

Four Atlantic City projects benefit from DCA funding program

The revitalization plans totaling about $3.35 million are part of $15.4 million awarded statewide.

With 6,000 dog bites reported, U.S. Postal Service expands dog safety campaign

With dog bite incidents hitting a seven-year high, longtime USPS employee Paul Smith is helping lead a month-long national campaign …

Video: Pennsylvania mascots show off new PA license plate

Philly and Pittsburgh mascots teamed up with Governor Josh Shapiro to debut Pennsylvania's new license plate in a fun video.

Juneteenth Block Party draws crowds to African American Museum despite soaring heat

Hundreds gathered at 7th and Arch for Philly’s Juneteenth Block Party, celebrating Black culture, community, and history under blazing summer …

A diploma, decades later: One veteran’s long road to high school graduation

Dennis Lennon finally received his high school diploma decades after missing Northeast High School graduation while serving overseas in the …

How to stay safe during Philly's Heat Health Emergency

Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees this week, prompting the city to declare a Heat Health Emergency in Philadelphia …

Philadelphia weighs in on tenuous situation between the U.S. and Iran

Philadelphia residents express mixed reactions of fear, support, and disapproval as US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites raise concerns about …

'This isn't a company, this is a kingdom:' Union workers unhappy with PECO's storm management

The power is back on after last week's outages, but this week's forecast predicts more thunderstorms, and union president Larry …

Philadelphia parking costs rise: balancing congestion relief with accessibility concerns

Philadelphia parking rates are jumping by up to 67% in the first increase in over a decade, potentially driving more …

More than 9,000 city workers are on strike

AFSCME District Council 33, representing 9,000 Philadelphia city employees, rejected Mayor Cherelle Parker's wage proposal Monday night as negotiations reached …