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The flooding forced the closures of several roads. PATCO service between Philadelphia and New Jersey was also suspended due to storm damage.

Carter, the first African-American woman to officiate professional fights in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, was honored with the presentation of a City Liberty Bell.

Two Philly leaders got some extra funding for cool public space ideas.

How well do you keep up with what goes on in this city? That’s what we find out at our monthly Billy Penn Philly Quizzo nights.

A St. Joseph’s University study found stylists learned about abuse from their clients, especially in immigrant communities. It suggests salons could help offer resources.

Juneteenth organizers are confident they can attract thousands of more people this Saturday to the new West Philly parade route ending at Malcolm X Park.

Princeton High School's production of "Anything Goes" featured racist stereotypes of Asians that sparked a debate about how to handle older plays.

For the second consecutive week, two New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories issued Tuesday afternoon due to unacceptable fecal bacteria levels, state officials said.

A group of New Jersey fishermen received a once-in-a-lifetime thrill while off the state's coastline Monday.

What can a 4-year-old do that would make police pull guns on her pregnant mother?

Many companies require diversity training, but changing people's attitudes and behaviors is challenging. We'll talk about implicit bias, and making inclusive workplaces.

A new report from the United Way found that nearly two million households in Pennsylvania have a hard time paying for basic necessities like housing and food.

Intended to prevent loitering and vandalism, “The Mosquito" has been banned in several cities around the globe.

After 19 shooting incidents rocked Philadelphia over the span of two days, activists and residents say police can’t curb gun violence alone.

The Billies are a festive fundraiser for local news.