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Rendell made the endorsement based on the surge in gun violence. At least 185 people have been victims of homicides this year — 30% higher than 2020’s rate.

New cases, positivity rates and hospitalizations continue to drop as Carney prepares to lift indoor capacity restrictions for dining, shopping and working.

WHYY convened Ran’d Shine, RJ the Magician, and Ice McDonald for a family-friendly magic show followed by a Community Conversation on equity and diversity.

Details are subject to change, depending on whether coronavirus cases continue to decline throughout the year. Officials hope limits will be further lifted.

Mask orders will remain in place, but other business restrictions will come to an end. Officials urge vaccines for those going to large indoor gatherings.

Confidential data obtained by the AP shows that the number of migrant children in government custody has more than doubled in the past two months.

Mark Eichmann, Zoë Read, and Cris Barrish had an impressive showing for coverage related to the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice, and the 2020 election.

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has introduced a bill that would extend state control while restoring civil service protections for city workers, including police and firefighters.

Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.

The Thompsons, originally from Jamaica, spent 843 days hiding out in two churches in Philadelphia to avoid deportation.

Las familias latinas, como portadores de la cultura que dan nueva vida a los vecindarios de Filadelfia, ofrecen un vistazo al futuro de los Estados Unidos.

The Latino entrepreneurs, families and cultural-bearers breathing new life into Philly neighborhoods offer a glimpse into the future of the United States.

It’s not time to panic-buy gasoline as the East Coast is supplied by imports and other pipelines.

The Food and Drug Administration says children 12 to 15 years old are now eligible to receive a key COVID-19 vaccine.

The Group Violence Intervention Program was launched in August to help reduce gun violence in Philly, which is experiencing a record surge.