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Ken Matthews was retired after a long career as a music teacher and band director at Central York Middle School. He died at age 73.

Philadelphia has seen case counts rising in people under the age of 40, remaining mostly stable for those between the ages of 40-49, and decreasing in populations over 50. 

The city’s crime data recording system is “a rustic operation,” per the Philadelphia Police Department.

As Philadelphia reopens its park spraygrounds, experts say they’re a relatively safe way for kids to play and stay cool during the summer heat.

Delaware County’s district attorney is leading new efforts, highlighting a basic challenge: police departments are beholden to municipal leaders instead.

About 165,000 organizations have received PPP funding so far, totalling $20.7 billion — making Pennsylvania one of the top users of the loan program.

New Jersey state troopers rescued a jet skier stranded on a Barnegat Bay island Sunday afternoon after her jet ski malfunctioned. 

An extra $600 a week in federal unemployment runs out at the end of July — even for those with underlying health conditions who are at greater risk if they contract COVID-19.

In May, Amy Cooper drew widespread condemnation for calling 911 to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man."

Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church aims to construct a $15.1 million four-story apartment building on a vacant lot at 1122 Oak Lane with 40 one-bedroom apartments for seniors.

Nearly 60 people held in a southern Delaware prison have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Starting Monday, Philadelphia will again collect recycling from each home every week. The city had been collecting recycling once every two weeks during the pandemic.

Officials are urging travelers to follow the 14-day quarantine advisory as they see an uptick in the rate of infection for COVID-19.

This week; homeless encampments in Philly become hub for housing activism, examining the New Jersey primary election, and what's going on with the PA Ballet.

Beyond the Rizzo and Columbus statues, there are at least a dozen others at stake.