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Friends said the groundbreaking CEO of Visit Philadelphia, the city’s tourism marketing corporation, planned his own funeral while succumbing to cancer at age 48.

Politically moderate, relatively affluent, Philadelphia-bordering Bucks County had more arrests than any other county in the state, putting it top 10 nationally.

A spike in COVID cases has led to staffing challenges at district schools. Dozens will be virtual until at least Friday.

In a letter Monday to colleagues, Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Senate “must evolve” and will “debate and consider” the rule changes by Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

N.J. health officials said they expect hospitals to be down about 30% of their staff because of illness. The state is calling in strike teams to help.

The judge said the rights of Willie Stokes were violated because he wasn't told that a key witness against him had been prosecuted for perjury after his conviction.

Philadelphia is home to hills large and small for sledders of all sizes. Here is a list of our top picks.

Senate Alexander spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about the goal: six centers offering free, high-quality education to kids from low-income families.

With coronavirus cases soaring, Gov. John Carney has reissued a state of emergency order as hospitals, prisons, and parks are limiting visitors to stop the spread.

With the resignation, McCormick moves closer to declaring his candidacy for U.S. Senate in his native Pennsylvania.

The seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol's testing center has grown from less than 1% to more than 13%.

The first hour of COVID-19 testing at the site each day will be reserved for first responders, EMS personnel, and health care workers.

The president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says schools should have N95 masks, good ventilation, and more COVID-19 testing.

New York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation.

"Our top priority at all times is the safety and health of our patients and staff," Main Line Health said.