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Monroeville Democratic state Rep. Brandon Markosek has put forth a bill that would create a blight database managed by the state, and the measure has passed the House.

Sonya McKnight was convicted last month on attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges.

The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.

Philadelphia’s Quintessence Theatre has produced the only adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1956 novel approved by his estate.

The inaugural Death and Arts Festival, taking place at Philadelphia's Laurel Hill East and West cemeteries, brings together five artists who explore aging, dying and grieving.

Backyard chicken farmers are hopeful that City Council members will introduce a bill to legalize hens in Philadelphia soon. It would be the third time in six years.

Brookhaven is asking Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center, one of only two family shelters in Delaware County, to vacate the premises.

Hill-Freedman Records gives students a chance to be heard — and to collaborate with big names like John Legend, Jordan Mailata and HBO.

State education officials recruited a suburban Chicago firm to conduct a nationwide search to find a successor to Katrina McCombs.

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants City Council to approve her housing plan and the city’s next budget in tandem. Summer recess is scheduled to start June 12.

At Andrew Hamilton School, Brunson was awarded a key to the city, and a new mural was dedicated.

Amy’s Kisses Foundation will use proceeds from Sunday’s walk to fund its domestic violence prevention programming.

The first Odunde Festival was held in 1975. Half a century later, it’s run by the daughter and grandson of co-founder Lois Fernandez.

The blaze broke out around 3:13 a.m. Wednesday at the House of Wiggle Goats, a rescue and sanctuary that provides lifelong care for goats and other farm animals.

Gov. Josh Shapiro made a campaign-style stop in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, visiting local businesses and hearing concerns about rising tariffs.