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A review by the Kaiser Health News service and AP finds at least 48 state and local public health leaders have resigned, retired or been fired since April across 23 states.

During nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, law enforcement agencies have increasingly been using tear gas — traditionally used as a measure of last resort — offensively.

The state's utilities were reporting 6,659 homes and businesses remained without power, down from more than 1 million.

Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer made the announcement Sunday amid fears from residents that the two-week quarantine would lead to unsanitary conditions in the town.

The vaccine developed by the Plymouth Meeting firm and Wistar Institute researchers finished Phase I trials and is moving to an accelerated Phase II/III.

The fridges live on city streets and offer free food to anyone willing to open the door.

Critics question whether it's realistic to demand that college students not act like typical college students. The push illustrates the high stakes for universities this fall.

The success of the 2020 presidential election could hinge on a most unlikely government agency, the U.S. Postal Service. The current signs aren't promising.

Residents near Philly’s colleges and universities have long complained of racial profiling by campus police, who are less accountable to the public.

Trump’s embrace of executive actions to sidestep Congress ran in sharp contrast to his criticism of former President Obama’s use of executive orders on a more limited basis.

The milestone was reached as new cases run at about 54,000 a day. Cases are rising in nearly 20 states, and deaths are climbing in most.

Minors have been frequently caught in the crossfire throughout the city this summer.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw offered thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families, and pledged to hold whoever was responsible for the violence accountable.

The Flyers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday, setting up a best-of-7 playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Reopening schools is easy. Keeping them open will be the hard part.