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Among the neighborhoods included: Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Spring Garden and Fishtown.

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

The ‘One Philly Plan to End Street Homelessness’ is a partnership with Jefferson Hospital in an attempt to help thousands of homeless residents.

Construction on the new homeless shelter in Lansdale is ongoing. Montgomery County officials are tentatively planning a ribbon cutting ceremony for February 2026.

The annual tradition that sees homes adorned with holiday lights and decorations has grown so popular that honking from impatient drivers is becoming a problem for some.

Grid operator PJM was unable to secure enough promised power to reach its reliability goal during an auction this week.

Young adults from Tanzania with albinism who’ve survived attacks from “black magic” believers visit the U.S. through Global Medical Relief Fund.

Commissioner Neil Makhija said the bipartisan budget “sends a signal to all residents that we're here working together, and we're not just here to score political points.”

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

The mayor, who was charged in 2024, has called the case against him and his wife politically motivated.

The Meyer administration is partnering with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which buys bundles of unpaid bills for about a penny on the dollar.

Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

Cases are more common in the winter as people spend more time indoors and in settings like schools, long-term care facilities and daycares.

Camden and Essex counties have the most children in foster care. New Jersey has the lowest placement rate in the country.

The increase amounts to roughly $6 a month for residential property owners.