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P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear how residents are reacting to the forthcoming restrictions.

PHL officials said passenger travel is up 60% from last year, but still down from 2019.

The accident occurred just after 9 p.m. Sunday on the eastbound side of the expressway at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza near Exit 17 in Mays Landing, Hamilton Township.

New Year celebrations are approaching and there is an urge to party. But the desire to let loose is being countered by the highly transmissible omicron variant.

In Pennsylvania, the new markers getting approved are increasingly telling the stories of previously underrepresented people and groups.

Here's what you need to know about parking restrictions and road closures ahead of the 2022 Mummers Parade.

School districts across the region are trying to navigate the current COVID-19 wave, sometimes drawing different conclusions about what's best for students and staff.

More than 120 environmental violations and $20M-plus in fines and assessments pushed the project more than two years past its original finish date.

The virus, vaccines, and variants had our attention all year long, from tweaking precautions and treating cases to boosters. There’s much more to know.

Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can apply for reimbursement from the federal government for up to $9,000 to cover the cost of funeral expenses.

A central Pennsylvania church with a 221-year history held its final service and is scheduled to close at the end of the year due to declining membership and attendance.

Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home. But that convenience comes with a catch.

The woman was taken to Lankenau Medical Center where she died of her injuries, police say.

Born out of the Black Power movement and the African American struggle for freedom, the holiday has been a Philadelphia tradition since the late 1960s.

With its official launch at the People’s Kitchen, the Cooperativa is now gathering customers. From local spots South Philly Barbacoa and El Merkury, to beyond.