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Though the number of plastic bags found on New Jersey beaches has declined, overall plastic waste persists.

Her leadership for the past 2.5 years has been polarizing, and led to controversies both internal and external.

Researchers in Philadelphia discussed findings on arts education and how to improve access to it.

City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

If another cash infusion doesn’t arrive by Wednesday, the hospital system could begin diverting ambulances and patients to other facilities as soon as Thursday morning.

Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation nationwide.

The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.

Native-plants champion Doug Tallamy says individuals should reduce the amount of lawn they have and plant more native plants in his latest book, “How Can I Help?”

Studies over the past two decades have shown a person with serious mental illness can be over 10 times more likely to experience use of force during police interactions.

As infectious disease outbreaks are rising globally, health experts recommend people confirm their vaccination status, especially for childhood immunizations.

Food banks in Delaware are trying to keep feeding needy residents after the Trump administration froze millions in food assistance to states.

Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

High-tech cameras will be mounted onto more than 150 buses and trolleys so the Philadelphia Parking Authority can identify and ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes.