Are the evictions a sign of creeping gentrification in South Philadelphia, or a one-off development in a healthy business environment?

After a house collapsed, membership in the Riverwards L+I Coalition group soared, and members started getting results.

A ballot question would add victims' rights to the state constitution, but the ACLU argues it could compromise the rights of the accused.

Thomas Sinnison knew he’d eventually have to shut down his acclaimed banh mi shop in Hoa Binh plaza. He just didn’t think it would happen so soon.

Management did not immediately recognize the union; employees said they might pursue an NLRB vote

The $420 million mall remake is meant to reverse The Gallery's inward focus and revitalize Market Street.

They say the governor's plan doesn't do enough to fight climate change and sea level rise that threatens New Jersey's coastal communities.

India’s vultures have been driven to the brink of extinction. Their loss threatens the well-being of the country’s human population.

Sweeney didn’t start out as a defender of millionaires; he grew up immersed in the construction business and trade unionism.

Twenty years ago, Jesse Gelsinger died during a clinical trial for a gene therapy. The tragedy sent shock waves through the biotech industry.

Scientists say gene-therapy research is now safer. But how safe is safe enough? How much risk is acceptable, and how can researchers assess the risks?

A school busing crisis has exacerbated social tensions and possibly endangered children’s safety.

Experts argue that education professionals must learn to identify symptoms of this deadly epidemic

The proposal appears to be a takeover after all, an unprecedented seizure of power from the city’s elected government.

Experienced teachers often leave for better-paying jobs and centers can’t afford supplies.

They endorsed a plan for the states and Port Authority to cover half of the $20 billion cost.

A year and a half after Philly officials first invited dockless bike-share companies to pitch the city, a test of concept is finally on the way.

The PPA wants the power to certify Uber and Lyft drivers in the city and to conduct background checks before they can take passengers.

By the end of 2020, Philadelphia will have 20 miles of protected bike lanes — a major boost from the current four-mile network.

Philadelphia loves the idea of scooting around on the electrically powered two-wheelers, but officials want to hold off from allowing dockless e-scooters for another year.