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A southern city has now become synonymous with the ongoing scourge of racism in the United States.

A quiet day fishing quickly flipped -- literally -- just off the New Jersey coast on Thursday.

Fed up with political inaction on improving bike lanes, cyclists are taking a different route. Dr. Ram Mudambi of Temple’s Fox Scho ...

Nearly 2 million Muslim pilgrims are gathering in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.

What if you could say 'I do' in front of one of the city’s most iconic artworks?

A mural commemorating children lost to violence was 'memory lane' for the community. Now, the developer promises to replace the neighborhood memorial.

What today’s pro-immigrant labor union protest means. A promise to clear up an illegal dumping site cheers local residents. A prote ...

Urbanization has decreased the amount of water that seeps into the ground.

Tarana Burke sat for a discussion at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Center City hosted by The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Tuesday night.

Upgrading drainage systems, raising buildings and building sea walls don't require people to leave their homes. For some communities, complete relocation is the best option.

Ashley Hahn checks out the Free Library’s Center for Public Life, a new unit that’s aiming to connect Philadelphians of every stripe through cultural and civic programs.

More than 300 “predator priests” allegedly sexually abused over one thousand victims in six Pennsylva ...

Starting this Saturday, people hoping to cool off in Philadelphia’s most beloved swimming hole might have to change their plans.