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The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers.

The program is giving away 500 laptops to those in need. It’s just one initiative the city is using to promote digital equity.

A 20-home project is just the beginning. The Little Living housing effort is expanding, with eyes set on Milford.

FUBAR PAC offered a sledgehammer, a wrench and “Chuck Schumer pool noodle” to participants angry with the Trump administration and GOP’s funding cuts.

Basketball phenom and former Temple coach Dawn Staley has a new book. She talks about growing up in the projects in North Philadelphia, the fight for equal pay, and more.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, demolition continues on the Delaware beach town’s boardwalk to make way for a new hotel and beach patrol building.

At some point, police say the suspect's gun discharged, and that's when two officers opened fire, hitting the man in the torso.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has threatened to file a lawsuit challenging the agreement.

A two-episode podcast by WHYY News explores the exclusive story of a helicopter pilot who warned the city that “the bunker’s no threat” before the police dropped the bomb.

The Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the play came up short — just like the Pack did in the playoff game vs. Birds. Take that, cheeseheads!

An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.

Transit agency plans to shut down dozens of bus and rail lines and hike fares due to funding shortfall.

In addition to its famous three-star system, the company honors dining spots that go the extra mile in affordability and sustainability.

A Camden animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days.

Terms of the contract announced Monday were not revealed. Sirianni had one year left on his existing contract.