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Johnson's attorney said the newspaper’s actions violated the Civil Rights Act of 1866 for retaliating against someone who opposes or protests race discrimination.

During Tom McGrath’s tenure, the magazine withstood multiple controversies over racism.

A continuing onshore flow and rough surf are creating a high risk of rip currents, according to the National Weather Service.

Andre Lynch said his manager gave him the option to wear a different mask or leave. That’s when Lynch decided to quit.

Gyms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey could open again soon, but many workout fans say they’re going to wait and see how the first months go.

The mayor urged a group of people who say they’re “protecting” the Columbus statue in S. Philly to “stand down.”

Why did the Frank Rizzo statue become a symbol of police brutality? The Why examines his record and his legacy on policing in Philadelphia.

Mayor Jim Kenney is pushing for incremental and inadequate police reforms, rather than a radically new vision for public safety and racial justice, writes Kris Henderson.

The historic SCOTUS decision provides civil rights that were lacking in Pennsylvania.

A coalition of Camden residents is pushing back against the narrative that the city is a model for reimagining police departments in the U.S.

Officials said the scope of the probe will include the PPD’s use of force. A civil rights attorney said there’s a “critical need” for such an investigation in Philly.

The dogs were airlifted to safety so that southern animal shelters could make room for pets displaced by the storm — without the need for euthanasia.

The state health department has issued guidelines for outdoor sports as New Jersey begins to reopen its economy.

This week: NJ's plans to reopen, the tenure and resignation of PA House Speaker Mike Turzai, and the role of murals in social movements.

While protests may skew younger, many in the religious community in Northwest Philadelphia have been fighting for civil rights for decades.