First woman elected mayor of Philadelphia to inspire graduates with message of public service and leadership. Alvernia ...

Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.

In 1985, City Council member Joan Specter teamed up with Mayor Wilson Goode for City Hall’s first art exhibit. The next year, ...

Walkable streets, energy-efficient buildings and solar energy won part of the redeveloped shipyard “LEED Gold” for ...

Philadelphia, John Africa thinks he has a solution to the problems plaguing the city — extreme back-to-nature living.

I will forever be thankful for the experiences, people, and opportunities that were available to me because of a little town ...

History was made Tuesday night in Hazel Crest.

As Mayor Cherelle Parker prepares for a day-long hearing on her HOME Initiative to build or restore 30,000 units of housing, ...

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a landmark agreement with the 76ers to build a new $1.3 billion arena in the heart of downtown, despite pushback from Chinatown residents concerned about ...

The Vice Mayor of Purcellville is under criminal investigation in connection with the town's ongoing battle over disbanding the police department.

HAMILTON TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Hungry bears are starting to come out of hibernation, and one was spotted running through a New ...