Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day

Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.

Trump impeachment lawyer from Philly mispronounces ‘Philadelphia’

“Philadelphia lawyer” once indicated wisdom and acumen, but in the 1960s it became a term of ridicule.

Philly is suing Pennsylvania so the city can enact stronger gun control laws

The legal action comes as local lawmakers struggle to combat rising violence, with homicides hitting a decade-long high.

Penn may settle trans discrimination lawsuit as landmark Supreme Court ruling enshrines LGBTQ protections

The historic SCOTUS decision provides civil rights that were lacking in Pennsylvania.

Pier 34 collapse: 20 years ago, a nightclub plunged into the Delaware River

Three women died, and the bar owners were sentenced to house arrest.

5 Philly cases that made it to the U.S. Supreme Court — and their impact on the nation

The current dispute over Catholic foster parents could set precedent.

Philly’s Safehouse to open nation’s first supervised injection site after judge clearance

A ruling on Tuesday gave the nonprofit the green light to launch in South Philadelphia.

New look proves it: Phillie Phanatic is a modern dinosaur

Scales, a rounder snout and a bigger backside all point to this conclusion.

Share a jail cell with the gov? Rendell, Safehouse leaders organize ‘escorts’ for pending injection site

They're following the volunteer model made famous by Planned Parenthood.

The Year in Comcast: How Philly’s biggest corporation made headlines in 2019

An esports arena, the Four Seasons opening, Cohen's resignation and a Supreme Court battle.

Which lawsuits cost Philly taxpayers nearly $50 million last year? New bill would bring sunshine to sexual harassment payouts

Councilmember Helen Gym has two goals: provide accountability, and identify recurring problems.

Homeowners are on the hook to fix Philly’s ‘disintegrating’ sidewalks

The city, which is being sued by disability advocates, doesn’t track requests for repairs.

Step-by-step: How Philly’s overdose prevention site will work

From entry and observation to “motivational moment” and referral.

Philly’s opioid crisis

Philly’s injection site just picked up a ton of national support — but local opposition is also growing

Dozens of prosecutors across the country are now backing Safehouse.

There’s now a national class-action lawsuit against Glen Mills Schools

Philadelphia is suing 7 Wall Street banks, saying they colluded to keep bond rates artificially high

Chestnut Hill Japanese restaurant Osaka is on the hook for $1 million, after failing to pay its employees tips and overtime

What the feds’ safe injection site lawsuit could mean for the rest of the country

If the Philly nonprofit wins, the facilities would effectively be legalized.

State Sen. Daylin Leach, accused by multiple women of sexual assault, has filed a defamation lawsuit against them. No, really.

Last year Philly ranked number 6 on a nationwide list of “judicial hellholes”