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A gathering at Franklin Square is one of scores planned across the U.S. in response to a spike in anti-Asian violence.

West Philadelphian Amir Bey Richardson writes about his experiences with guns and how U.S. history and struggles for white power have shaped them.

Four of the wounded were in critical condition and three were stable, news outlets reported. A person of interest was in custody.

“We are robbing our children of a childhood,” said an organizer of Friday’s rally at City Hall.

During the early stages of the 18th century epidemic, doctors believed African Americans were immune.

A viral video depicting an Asian American shop worker in Philadelphia being assaulted is sparking outrage.

“There's a lot in the Passover Seder that has to do with rebirth and starting again. It kind of feels that this year will feel much more like that.”

The rally and march were held to honor the 8 victims of last week’s shooting in the Atlanta area and support the city’s own Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

The original Fishtown location is also now back in business.

The Township Council unanimously repealed a homophobic 1987 ordinance after community members brought it to their attention.

The pandemic forced business owners that have had the same routines for years to reexamine their values and priorities.

Tamara Russell hit the streets to talk to Philadelphians about SEPTA and their perceptions of safety within the transit system.

March 25 - 31: The week’s events include virtual screenings of the Pennsylvania Ballet, local theater performances available online, and a historic Passover Seder.

Philly police say they are actively investigating two incidents of racist vandalism in Chinatown and in South Philly.

The search for the gravesite at John Dickinson Plantation in Delaware started after documents were found describing an area where as many as 400 enslaved people were buried.