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But before 1990, there were only two markers associated with African American history installed in Philadelphia.

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Advocates for Philadelphia’s homeless are demanding more funding for family shelters and prevention.

The potential bone-chilling temperatures this weekend won’t matter − as long as you bundle up, that is, or get moving at one of the many dance events in the region.

Why has the Neshaminy School District in Bucks County refused to give up a decades-old nickname for its sports teams that many consider to be a racial slur?

A gunman who opened fire inside a Florida bank Wednesday afternoon killed five people before surrendering to SWAT negotiators, police said.

A massive blizzard began impacting the Jersey Shore three years ago Wednesday.

Some say a new video depicting a confrontation between a Native American elder and schoolboys wearing "MAGA" hats excuses the boys' disrespectful behavior.

New PHA building and an influx of workers is expected to continue boosting Ridge Avenue Corridor. Bella's Restaurant and Grill is already seeing a surge of customers.

The “good cause” eviction bill requiring landlords to have a reason — such as non-payment of rent — for ending a month-to-month lease.

Chain retailers are struggling, but there are many reasons why independent bookstores are thriving in Philly and other places across the U.S.

Longer videos from wider perspectives emerged later over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.

The goal was to brighten the atmosphere of the 102-year old school with 100 murals throughout the building.

The Thompsons are part of a small, but growing number of immigrants trying to avoid deportation by taking sanctuary in Philly.

 A large tire fire in northeast Philadelphia sending dark smoke billowing into the air has closed the Betsy Ross Bridge between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.