Homeless Good Samaritan Is Homeless No Longer
A woman aided by a homeless man on an interstate exit ramp late one night raises almost $400,000 to say thank you. He's bought himself a home.
Philadelphia
20 Injured As Massive Fire Tears Through Senior Living Center Near Philadelphia
At least 132 people were evacuated from the facility as the blaze spread quickly to multiple buildings. The fire seems to have started in a unit for residents with memory problems.
Research Shows Spanish Speakers Take Longer To Learn English. Why?
A recent study emphasizes what researchers have noted for years: As children, Spanish-speaking English learners take longer to become proficient than nearly any other group. Here are theories why.
More Than 40 People Injured In Train Crash Near Philadelphia
A commuter train smashed into an unoccupied train car at the 69th Street Terminal station, 10 miles west of the city. Officials say none of the injuries were life-threatening.
Philadelphia Says Goodbye To Little Pete's, An All-Night Dining Icon
For nearly 40 years, the old-fashioned diner has served up round-the-clock Reubens and eggs Benedict to all walks of life. But on Monday, the landmark served up its last meals.
Headstones Vandalized At Jewish Cemetery In Philadelphia
The damage is believed to have occurred sometime Saturday night.
A $112,000 White Truffle?! At Auction, Philly Embraces Fungi Mania
A bidding war was sparked between the United States and Italy over a 2.5-pound truffle, but the winner might have been the city of Philadelphia, which is trying to shine as a gourmet food town.
Philadelphia Transit Strike Ends, Just In Time For Election Day
The transit authority and its largest union have reached a settlement to end a nearly weeklong strike. The news came just hours before a judge was set to rule on enjoining the strike for Election Day.
Philadelphia Transit Workers Go On Strike, Shutting Down Buses, Trolleys
Around 4,700 transportation workers went on strike at midnight after their contract expired and negotiations failed. Affected buses, subways and trolleys usually handle more than 800,000 trips a day.
Amtrak Reaches $265 Million Settlement Over Deadly Philadelphia Crash
The May 2015 derailment left eight people dead and more than 200 others injured. Attorneys say the agreement means their clients will receive money more quickly than if the case were to be litigated.