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Many are finding creative ways this year to show their love to significant others, friends, and families.

Area hospitals partnered with neighborhood faith leaders to encourage their flocks to get the COVID-19 shot. The first of 3 planned clinics was Saturday.

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.

Philly radio host Purple Queen facilitated the truce with Jamal Johnson, through the mayor stopped short of declaring gun violence a citywide emergency.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with musician Leyla McCalla, who plays Twoubadou music to connect with her Haitian heritage.

If you are looking for an excuse to shower shelter animals with unconditional love, here’s what the PSPCA has going on this weekend.

Delaware appears poised to pass legislation protecting Black people with natural hairstyles from discrimination.

The keyboardist, composer and bandleader died Feb. 9. He was one of the fathers of jazz fusion, with his work spanning from acoustic jazz to his own Mozart interpretations.

Researchers at Temple University found the average number of people shot in Philly each week nearly doubled during the first eight months of the pandemic.

As City Council and Mayor Kenney continue to clash over a resolution to declare gun violence an emergency, Philadelphians on the frontlines call for leadership.

Options include cookie decorating, serenades, card making and…romantic Zoom crashing.

Lynette Medley, who started the hashtag #BlackGirlsBleed, is launching a new project for her community.

The most recent installment of Philadelphia journalist and storyteller Sofiya Ballin’s Black History Untold series explores the 'untold' histories of Black social movements.

The author of the award-winning “Soul Food” book says don’t be afraid of the health and history of soul food.