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Over the last two decades, D.C. has modernized 75% of its public schools. Philly school advocates say lessons can be learned from the movement there.

The plan, which Biden unveiled Wednesday in Pittsburgh, includes money for projects to reduce greenhouse gases in transportation, electricity and housing. 

Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter, accused of killing the 46-year-old George Floyd by kneeling on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds.

150 years ago, Philadelphia entered its first team in a pro baseball league. It was a different game back then, but that team has surprising ties to today.

Federally qualified health centers are well positioned to vaccinate underserved communities. But they must balance that need with serving regular patients.

In Philadelphia, the individuals and organizations doing the work are doing it for free without any funding from the city for vaccine outreach.

April 1- 5: The week’s events including Easter options, Phillies and Andalusia reopening

The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed sympathetic to college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting their education-related compensation.

Here is what Biden’s new plan could mean for Philadelphia’s future, according to four local transportation experts.

Rodney Hargrove had just posted bail when he was shot and killed in front of the Curran-Fromhold jail. Three weeks later, procedural changes are in the works.

City health officials said the new plan will take a more preventative approach.

The Hope Center at Temple University released the results of a yearlong survey finding a majority of college students cannot afford basic life necessities.

The state Health Department has ditched its plan for two PEMA vaccine sites to serve people in a combined 2,000-plus square miles. Officials are elated.

A new lawsuit focuses on the secrecy of plans for the Berks County immigrant detention facility, but the conflict remains the same.

Rep. Amen Brown expects to introduce legislation to halt sheriff sales in the city through much of the summer — just days before auctions are slated to resume.