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The mayor of a New Jersey shore town says they will continue to play Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" on its boardwalk despite allegations of racism.

A new program launched by Thomas Jefferson University, Drexel and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is helping seniors live independently in their homes.

The Flyers’ decision to remove a statue of singer Kate Smith comes as hockey is trying to reach more people of color.

A look at Philly’s college-area special service districts.

Sunday’s LGBTQ Seder went through the traditional steps but used them as a jumping off point to talk about the queer experience.

For more than a decade, Meg Miller has posted lawn signs that aim to inspire us to slow down and think a little more.

Why have the victims of childhood sexual abuse by nuns been ignored? And how do gender imbalance and church hierarchy work together to minimize their stories?

The updated font even has a new name: "Helvetica Now." But like many changes, some people are skeptical.

The main issues may be fixing the water damage to the organ's wind chest from when firefighters put out the blaze.

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights the remarkable skills and creativity of ironworkers from over 100 ethnic groups across the continent.

Firefighters from numerous departments battled a serious blaze in Cape May County early Sunday morning.

The well-preserved collection of seeds, nutshells and other plant plants offer a glimpse of the daily meals of Philly’s founding botanists.

More than 200c people were killed and hundreds more hospitalized with injuries from eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside of Sri Lanka's capital.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is banking on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's "Restore Pennsylvania" infrastructure plan to fix its aging parks.

Work continues to replace the Scudder Fall Bridge in the Trenton region. The lane closures will accommodate delivery of concrete to pave the road deck of the new bridge.