Wolf administration receives USDA approval for COVID-19 disaster food distribution
One day after a letter from Gov. Tom Wolf was sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding received approval...
State Rep. Joe Hohenstein cosponsors bill for emergency paid sick leave amid COVID-19 crisis.
State Rep. Joe Hohenstein announced Wednesday, March 18, he will introduce state legislation to expand the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, which...
DA: Fugitive Elliott fired shots that killed Cpl. O’Connor
District Attorney Larry Krasner last Tuesday announced that evidence shows Hassan Elliott fired the bullets that killed police Cpl. James O’Connor on March 13.
O’Connor,...
Henon available to answer questions during shutdown
City Councilman Bobby Henon (D-6th dist.) is available to answer questions and connect people with resources on any issue, including ones related to the...
City announces restrictions on business activity, halt to some government operations
Philadelphians looking for the latest local information on the coronavirus can visit phila.gov/COVID-19.
Residents with questions can call a 24-hour helpline at 800-722-7112. The helpline...
Police officer killed serving arrest warrant in Frankford
By Jack Tomczuk and Melissa Komar
By Jack Tomczuk and Melissa Komar
Funeral services are set for Thursday and Friday for a Philadelphia police officer killed...