Did you know that the Philadelphia Zoo is actually the nation’s first? “It’s so ubiquitous today,” said Dani Hogan, director of mission integration at the Philadelphia Zoo. “Everybody knows what a zoo ...

Double-parking by delivery trucks is down, traffic speeds are up, and the PPA has collected $5 million in fines.

City asks appeals court for rare review of President’s House ruling In a petition filed Monday, city attorneys asked the three judges with […] ...

Here’s free money. Don’t dump here’ A North Philly nonprofit is taking a new approach to curb illegal dumping. The program ...

Freedom Now Fest is looking back on an important moment in Philly history with live music, art, local bites and activities ...

Revamped Washington Avenue offers improved river access The new “connector street” project is the largest of several aiming ...

African American history has always had a place in Philly – the city is home to the founding spot for the African Methodist Episcopal denomination at the Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, the country’s ...

Bustleton and Somerton are home to a vibrant population of diverse immigrants, and a host of enticing restaurants and markets.

Street artist Praise Dobler and 80-year-old resident Joel Palmer are in a bitter and somewhat silly war over the neighborhood ...

Former Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella and other newcomers join a massive field of producing nearly 100 shows for Fringe.

The Academy was home to the first mounted dinosaur on display, and was one of the first spots for Philadelphians to celebrate ...

The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $8-million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN.