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Concerns about the coronavirus outbreak's threat to the world economy grew Saturday.

Temple University says students in Italy will have to make their own arrangements and fly home as the school closes its satellite campus in the European nation.

How prepared is Philadelphia — and its residents — for the arrival of COVID-19? Pandemic experts weigh in on the city’s vulnerabilities, and the best ways to prep.

Leap Days come around every four years in order to synchronize the man-made Gregorian calendar with earth’s orbit around the sun.

One leader is former Attorney General Matt Denn, who said the idea is to generate a grassroots movement to influence lawmakers.

Two judges noted that the defense attorney objected to the prosecutor’s comments about “The Shining” and that the trial judge sustained the objection.

A new Drexel study suggests the tax’s impact on city residents’ habits may be more modest than first expected. Earlier research had suggested otherwise.

Inpatient care services may not totally disappear from Mercy Philadelphia Hospital, if the right partners can be found.

On the eve of its premiere, the new AMC show created and starring Jason Segel gives thanks to Philadelphia.

As the coronavirus spreads around the globe, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

Lea DiRusso, 51, was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year. The veteran educator’s diagnosis set off a public firestorm over asbestos in schools.

Stone Harbor has responded to a problem of recruiting and retaining lifeguards through a significant pay hike. 

Public Utility Commission approves settlement, calls for 'remaining life' study

Three species of lemurs and some tortoises will make a new Madagascar exhibit their home later this year at the 115-year-old Wilmington attraction.

The annual floral extravaganza has a Mediterranean theme, “Riviera Holiday,” recalling one of its famous native daughters.