Community

Scary good times and soulful music are among the weekend’s options in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.

A new report says that murder in Philadelphia hurts home values. And its authors think the city needs to hear that message to prompt real change.

The city says it’s working on a plan to fix more than 30 buildings with “major” accessibility issues.

Neighbors said the Fairhill space “was like a cemetery” before the Mural Arts project came in.

Rain couldn’t dampen the Chester Clippers’ spirits — nor did their defeat to a rival high school in Delaware County. It was the team’s first game in 30 years.

Four boaters were uninjured when their boat ran aground near the New Jersey coastline Monday evening. 

Following the fatal shooting of a woman in Texas, two organizations of black officers hosted a training for people of color in Philly on interacting with police.

Volunteers will scour tidal waterways for debris, documenting the quantity and types of garage found.

Authority officials say toll increases won't be needed due to increased traffic and revenue predicted for 2020.

Wear costumes, eat candy and get tricky with dance moves.

Solomon Jones writes about 2 children shot this past weekend. “Philadelphia’s black and brown community — my community — must do something.”

The Larimer Beer Company hopes to hire residents from the City of Chester as they expand their footprint in the city.

Nam Son Bakery closed this month. The shuttered shop has become a symbol of cultural displacement to the Vietnamese community.

My name is Ramona Hieye. I grew up in Kensington. My Kensington had drugs and violence, just like now. My Kensington was no less tragic. But nobody seemed to care.

Even more than a typical shooting, a pair of horrific incidents involving small children this weekend could puncture the city’s sense of safety.