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Connecticut’s NAACP leader aims to stabilize operations, finances and community impact for the 110-year-old Wilmington branch.

As part of the Burlington County Sheriff's Office program, inspectors check door and window locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and exterior home security issues.

Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in 2023 while doing research, was freed Tuesday and turned over to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following more than 900 days in captivity.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is expected to be on the field when the Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch on Sunday.

The organization, which has raised over $5 million for local queer organizations, is throwing a neighborhood bash with a “sword-swallowing, fire-breathing clown babe.”

Nick Sirianni said Monday any possible team discipline would remain “private, regardless if you see it or not.” The incident tests the NFL's new emphasis on sportsmanship.

Police say that the sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot in her Jackson, New Jersey apartment.

Students enrolled in the program are learning the five-step process to notice, ask, listen, connect to a trusted adult and reinforce friendship to help peers in distress.

“Chances are, if you're eating mushrooms … they came from Pennsylvania,” said Gale Ferranto, a third-generation Kennett Square mushroom farmer.

Philly Bike Action’s second big ride there in 14 months drew hundreds to protest a lack of progress on addressing safety concerns.

Lydia Munoz has been helping immigrant families since the 1970s and feels her work is needed more than ever in changing times.

“When you connect to one of these older adults, you’d be surprised how they can change your life,” says Jamee Nowell Smith of Senior Community Services.

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Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn't, allowed by law?

Transit advocates handed flyers to Eagles fans coming in for the game, on day when Philly judge ruled that the cuts be reversed.