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Hamas released Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey and was the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s visit to the region this week.

Ras Baraka's May 9 arrest outside an ICE detention center in New Jersey has created tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration.

After five weeks of hearings with more than 90 witnesses, the MOVE Commission determined the city’s bombing was an “unconscionable” act.

What started as a passion project against disappearing arts coverage turned into one of Philly’s most regular and reliable art news portals.

Supporters say the measure closes a loophole created by an incentive program designed to create more affordable housing in the city.

Organizers say they want better job security, protections against being fired unfairly and salaries that keep up with the cost of living.

More than 30 local advocacy organizations demanded “protections and rights for all children, everywhere,” at Love Park on Sunday.

The $48 million project, a decade in the making, will ultimately connect Center City with the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philadelphia.

After starting her career as a dancer and singer, Di Russo will now lead the Wilmington-based orchestra in its 120th season.

The trip from Ruben Gallego, a first-term senator from Arizona, may signal the Democrat is laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid.

In its annual report, the American Lung Association flunked the city for its levels of ozone and particle pollution. The 2023 wildfires played a role.

Real opened the West Philly concert venue 21 years ago and turned it into a nonprofit. The new leader has brought in VR technology.

The second annual Delco Gives has already eclipsed the inaugural benchmark of $1.7 million in 2024.

Alina Habba, interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, said Ras Baraka committed trespass and ignored warnings from Homeland Security personnel to leave the Delaney Hall facility.

Carstarphen called the city school district's budget deficit "the elephant in the room" and discussed technology upgrades, public investments and construction projects.