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A June 15th break-in caused what might be tens of thousands of dollars in damage to Philadelphia’s traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park.

Housing activists have formed a camp on the grounds of an affordable housing complex that’s slated to close. The owners are weighing their options.

Teens working the program as Play Captains have had to undergo special training in light of the ongoing gun violence crisis.

Larry Krasner said giving young people an outlet such as a pool could help quell the rising tide of violence in Philadelphia.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority plans to award grants to 30 organizations to buy meals for the hungry from struggling restaurants.

The festival is a celebration of local Latin American and Hispanic culture. And this year’s event featured iconic musical guests.

The property at stake is known as the UC Townhomes, and it’s in the continually-gentrifying University City area.

Ukrainian officials say at least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern town of Chasiv Yar.

Thomas Nestel III retired after nearly a decade leading the police force, one of Pennsylvania’s largest.

Philadelphia-themed eateries have popped up across the country — and the globe.

The National Association of Counties has recognized Chester County’s Fresh Start Juvenile Record Expungement with an Achievement Award.

“If you don’t see yourself at the table, then the things that companies are making are not going to relate to you,” he said.

Several New Jersey towns served by Republic Services for trash collection are steaming about service delays brought on by staffing and equipment issues.

The organization that runs a popular heater hotline in Philly is launching a new fund, to pay for hot water heater replacements.

From Wellness on the Waterfront to Summer Yoga Flow, Philly’s Race Street and Cherry Street Piers are full of fun, free outdoor workout classes this summer.