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Richard Schaffer started his career with the Cheltenham Township Police Department as a patrol officer in 2000. He’ll now be leading the department.

Under the newly expanded program, volunteers at the Sussex Community Corrections Center will clean, prep and package fresh produce that will help feed hungry kids.

More than a decade after being convicted for the murder of off-duty officer Moses Walker, Rafael Jones’ case was overturned this week.

La Delaware Community Foundation otorgó $650,000 a 39 proyectos de apoyo a las comunidades hispanas, incluida la ampliación de la programación en español.

El líder de la mayoría del Senado, Bryan Townsend, afirma que su legislación implementa gradualmente topes de precios para los hospitales y refuerza el acceso a la atención.

Federal officials say a man from El Salvador has died at an immigration jail in New Jersey. The jail has been the target of months of protests.

The Reach Out and Read model targets literacy rates among young kids. A new Pennsylvania affiliate is expanding services in the commonwealth.

PHA’s $6.3 billion plan would remake its aging housing portfolio. Its per-unit estimate, which rivals the value of many Philadelphia homes, doesn’t tell the full story.

The Dunellen Police Department joins the list of other police departments deploying creative tactics to catch distracted drivers.

Democrats have big policy plans if they win the three seats they need for a majority in the state Senate.

The July 11 microbursts knocked out power, downed trees, flooded streets and basements and damaged cars and buildings.

The annual “Freedom Now” festival commemorates King’s 1965 speech to 10,000 Philadelphians.

Incarcerated people like Terri Harper are in limbo as the Pennsylvania General Assembly couldn’t agree on new sentencing guidelines before a court-directed deadline last week.

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s executive order raises questions about whether members of other task forces could meet the standards.

Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.