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How do you feel about stop and frisk (and policing more broadly) as an answer to Philly's gun violence crisis?

“Mothermotherland” was devised by artists who fled Kharkiv, now based in Pittsburgh. It is presented by Philly’s Miniball festival.

Patterns of misconduct in Abu-Jamal’s case have convinced people that his constitutional right to equal justice under the law was violated, argues Linn Washington.

In a place where flooding has required residents to be rescued by boat, the city wants a contractor to develop a better system of emergency alerts.

After bringing their vision to Cheltenham, FarmerJawn sees an opportunity for more organic food access and Black farmers at Westtown School.

State health officials say there’s clear research that school-based health centers can bridge health equity gaps. But there’s still few in Pennsylvania.

In another sign of transformation at the 1,000-acre site, the last hazardous waste storage areas are expected to formally close within a year.

After forming an exploratory committee, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer will formally endorse Asm. Dan Benson for Mercer County Executive.

The 44-member commission is expected to meet four times per year to help advise the government on issues relevant to young people in the state.

President Joe Biden is expected to promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages.

Advocacy groups say greater clarity about the terms “sex,” “religious creed” and “race” would be a significant step forward.

Democrats say they control the Pennsylvania House after winning a majority of seats during the Nov. 8 midterm election.

The boy, discovered in a box in Northeast Philadelphia more than 60 years ago, has been identified as 4-year-old Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

The deal, the second such exchange in eight months with Russia, procured the release of the most prominent American detained abroad.

Dec. 8 - 11: Ween in Philly, ‘A Christmas Carol’ in N.J., and Winterthur’s Candlelight Concert in Delaware are among weekend highlights in the area.