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A $3.95 million agreement will allow the township and Whitemarsh Art Center to purchase the Underground Railroad stop.

When Jimmy Rollins made his first All-Star team as a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies 20 years ago, the percentage of Black players in the majors was 13. It’s down to 7.

Mayor Jim Kenney released an open letter to Philadelphians, offering his thoughts in advance of the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, accused of murdering George Floyd.

Blane Stoddart, of the Young Caribbean Professional Network, who co-organized Caribbean Restaurant Week, said that about 30% of Philly's restaurants have gone out of business.

After a seemingly endless winter, signs of spring are finally sprouting throughout the region. Here's how to make the most out of your garden during this growing season.

Mayor Kenney’s proposed city budget would up the number of units available and help integrate with police dispatch.

They said they could not yet say why he opened fire with a rifle late Thursday night at a FedEx processing center near the Indianapolis airport.

After two years of running his stand and selling his drinks in various pop ups, Micah is gearing up to take his business on the road.

More than 50 children under the age of 18 have been shot in Philly so far this year. Victims advocates on the impact and resources for young people and families.

The “Eddie Eagle” program has been found to be ineffective at stopping kids from using firearms.

Free Press, WHYY, and Reclaim Philadelphia convened community leaders on the frontline of the gun violence crisis to explore funding what works and defunding what doesn’t.

Starting in July, the owner of HipCityVeg and other restaurants will boost employees’ minimum to $15 an hour.

Made with buttered popcorn, peanuts, and caramel, Milk Jawn's pints have all the flavors of the ballpark.

Other officials expressed concern over the partnership with the lobbying group, which has sued the city over firearm safety laws.

April 15-21: The week’s events include drive-in movie screenings, dining at suburban restaurants, and an interactive virtual theater performance.