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Tired of being left out of the process, protesters refused to let public meetings on cleaning up the refinery site move ahead.

For many, the shooting of innocent bystanders, especially children, is a call for outrage at both community complacency and institutional failure.

The Brigantine City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that provides law enforcement and local officials more power at the Cove Recreation Area beach.

After being rocked by the August police shootout, this Nicetown community is stronger than ever.

This year’s “My Blue Duffel” volunteer event in Newark yielded more than 450 care packages for Delaware children entering the foster care system.

Two film festivals kick off, jazz music royalty celebrate an 80th anniversary, and a prestigious Philly crafts show returns in this week’s “Things To Do.”

On Saturday, November 9, more than 100 parks in Philadelphia will be cleaned, greened, and celebrated during the annual Love Your Park Fall Service Day.

Oh claims he’s able to speak to and for the Asian American community in Philadelphia. But does that claim check out? And if so, was it the reason for his election night win?

Public flagship universities are critical for low-income students because they help with upward mobility. But a new report finds they're often out of reach financially.

From twitchy touchscreens to tiny fonts, the city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most voters found them easy to use.

The American Glory is the latest addition to the reef off the Delaware coast. The vessel will soon become a destination for fish (and fishing enthusiasts).

Cumberland County’s East Point Lighthouse – the second oldest in the state – is in danger of suffering irreparable damage due to years of shoreline erosion.

The National Weather Service confirmed Monday that the damage in Monmouth County's Wall Township was due to straight-line winds. 

From Pennsylvania’s controversial new voting machines to all 80 seats open in New Jersey’s General Assembly — here’s what you need to know for today.

City Council is expected to vote next week on a bill to guarantee lawyers for low-income renters. Could it help fix Philly's eviction crisis?