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The distinguished jazz critic Francis Davis, husband of "Fresh Air" host and co-executive producer Terry Gross, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia at 78.

State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union says the deal was rejected by an 87% margin.

Will Smith talks about his life in the City of Brotherly Love and what the city taught him for the big world. We also hear from the original Philly Elmo and a basketball star.

Millions of the candies are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Some say an Easter basket isn’t complete without Peeps, while others deride them as being indestructible.

Authorities investigating why a man set fire to Shapiro’s home are probing whether the suspect targeted him because of his Jewish faith or positions on Israel’s war in Gaza.

Delaware's population has grown 21% since 2006, but with a 92% rise in retirees and falling birth rates, the state chamber calls for action.

“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.

Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito shared the announcement with staff Monday. Greg Williams, of parent company Prospect Medical Holdings, will assume his role in the interim.

The Philadelphia rec center for people with disabilities will reopen in 2028, according to the city.

The Philly-themed sports bar that fuels Japanese Eagles fans is touching down in the city for a limited-time pop-up from April 30 to May 5.

Investigators are digging into Cody Balmer’s background after, authorities say, he scaled a security fence in the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.

Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.

President Donald Trump proposed cuts to gun violence research that some experts say could cost lives.

Panelists spoke optimistically of an economically fruitful 2026 but one dark cloud hung over the hearing: looming cuts to Philly’s public transportation system.