Automotive
Septa Plans Long-Term Shift to Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
Transit agency evaluates new technologies as it aims to reach 100% zero emissions by 2050.
Philadelphia Auto Show Returns to Convention Center
The annual vehicle showcase features test-driving, one-of-a-kind cars, and appearances by local sports stars.
2026 Philadelphia Auto Show Kicks Off with Gala Preview
6abc hosts highlight must-see cars and industry trends at annual event
Lifestyle
Philadelphia Celebrates Black History Month with Semiquincentennial Exhibits
Cultural institutions in the city examine America's founding through the lens of local Black history.
Nation's Oldest Hospital to Open Museum
Pennsylvania Hospital to transform historic Pine Building into interactive medical history museum.
Generations of Black Philadelphia Students Report Persistent Racism in Schools
Intergenerational research reveals anti-Black attitudes and low expectations from teachers across decades
Politics
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Removal of Slavery Exhibit at President's House Site
The ruling cites Orwell's '1984' in rejecting the White House's attempt to 'dissemble and disassemble historical truths'.
Judge Orders Restoration of Washington Slavery Exhibit Removed by Trump Administration
Exhibit about nine enslaved people at Washington's Philadelphia home must be reinstalled, federal judge rules.
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of Slavery Exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House
The judge likened the Trump administration's rationale for removing the panels to the authoritarian regime in George Orwell's "1984."
Weather
Water Main Break Floods Philadelphia Parking Garage
Several vehicles remain submerged in standing water more than 12 hours after the incident.
Philly Parking Garage Floods on Valentine's Day
Knee-deep water leaves cars submerged in downtown Philadelphia lot
Northeast Braces for Wintry Mix Despite Warmer Temps
Storm to bring snow and rain to several states from Sunday into Monday, with up to 7 inches possible in some areas.
Crime
Robber Pulls Woman to Ground, Drags Her in Philadelphia
Police search for suspect who robbed a woman waiting for the bus, causing her to fall and be dragged.
Bucks County Inmate Captured After Escaping Custody at Philadelphia Hospital
The 57-year-old was serving a 218-day sentence for parole violation when he fled during a medical appointment.
Bill Stevenson, Jill Biden's Ex-Husband, Pleads Not Guilty in Wife's Death
The long-ago first husband of the former first lady was charged with murdering his current wife in Delaware.
