This snack of chopped beef and cheese in a long roll is a Philadelphia culinary icon that can trace its origins back to a humble hot dog cart A basic concoction of meat, onions, cheese and a bread ...

The northern lights were visible across the Philadelphia region on Thursday night as plenty of residents snapped photos of the historic event. The lights became visible around the Philly area on ...

A street that runs four miles from South to North Philadelphia is getting a name change. Taney Street — currently named after a controversial figure — will soon honor a Philadelphia civil ...

A comet that only passes by Earth once every 80,000 years could be visible at night in the Philadelphia region over the coming days and weeks. The ancient, icy mass — called Tsuchinshan-ATLAS ...

An example of lead pipes that deliver water to the nation's homes is on display. (Seth Perlman/AP Photo) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to ...

While Philadelphia doesn't offer as many broadband options as other major cities, we've still found some excellent selections to meet your home internet needs. The best internet service provider ...

Lantern Theater presents the Philadelphia premiere of Keith Hamilton Cobb’s play about “a physically and intellectually imposing African-American actor auditioning for the role of Shakespeare ...

Streets are closed around Center City Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19. Road closures began around 3 a.m. Saturday for the ride, expected to have thousands of bicyclists ...

Since Philadelphia is arranged on a grid system, the mostly one-way roads are easy to navigate. Helpful maps are posted along street corners across the city – watch for the "Walk! Philadelphia ...

Philadelphia will welcome back several long-running events this weekend, including the film festival and 20-mile bike ride. Art lovers can also step inside the workspaces of local creatives for ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Temperatures stay mild this week with finally the chance for some showers in the forecast. WEDNESDAY: Sunny, breezy and very warm. We're forecasting a high of 80 degrees ...