Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia

Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.

Pennsylvania medical workers strike gold with $1M Mega Millions win

A group of 15 medical workers from UPMC, known as the "Million Dollar Medicals," struck it rich by winning $1 million in the August Mega Millions drawing.

Danelo Cavalcante captured: Escaped killer subdued by K9 before being apprehended in 14-day search

The frantic manhunt for an escaped killer that sent hundreds of law enforcement agents swarming through terrified communities has come to an end after the fugitive was taken into custody two weeks later.

Danelo Cavalcante: Video, timeline of killer's escape from Chester County Prison released

As hundreds of law enforcement personnel continue the intense search for escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante, Chester County prison officials gave a detailed description of Cavalcante’s escape from the prison.

Gunfire in Pittsburgh neighborhood prompts evacuations, standoff

Witnesses said they heard what sounded like hundreds of shots beginning at about 11 a.m. Wednesday. Hours into the siege, more gunfire erupted.

Pennsylvania house explosion: What we know so far

The explosion destroyed three homes – one that was leveled in the blast and two other by fire. Five people were killed.

Pennsylvania theme park opening largest 'Sesame Street' store in the country

Sesame Place, the only "Sesame Street"-centered theme park on the East Coast, plans to open the largest retail store dedicated to the popular children’s show this fall.

Car crashes into 2nd story of Pennsylvania home, driver transported to hospital

Upon arriving at the scene, the Junction Fire Company found one vehicle crashed into the second floor of a residence with the driver out of the vehicle.