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I grew up in the ’70s when gang activity in Philly was at its peak. Getting to and from home and school was a daily obstacle course ...

It’s that time of year again, Black History Month, the month that brings attention to the American history that doesn’t get much “a ...

In a time when children are forced to grow up too fast, my wife and I feel fortunate to be able to watch our two teenage daughters ease into adolescence.

WHYY celebrates Black History Month with Philly.com by publishing essays for their series  ...

Millions of Americans care for a sick or elderly loved one at home – and without their unpaid contribut ...

WHYY celebrates Black History Month with Philly.com by publishing essays for their series ...

As a public health advocate, it can be difficult to situate environmental issues in the larger progressive struggle. Today’s activists ...

Psychologists are becoming more interested in awe. They are studying its mental health benefits, and trying t ...

More than two million service members have left the military since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began. We often hear about the ...

Monday, Jan. 16, is Martin Luther King Day. It is also known as MLK Day of Service, when volunteers are organized and sent out to do good ...

When my daughter was born, my mother bought some red satin ribbon and snipped it into 8-inch lengths. “Here,” she said solemn ...

Well-intentioned people have been looking for ways to help those who are feeling the weight of racism, islamophobia, misogyny, and other oppressions.

This year, after decades of false starts and abandoned bills, the Pa. General Assembly finally passed laws to make it easier to buy alcohol.

About 250 cars topped with glowing menorahs paraded down the Ben Franklin Parkway and through Center City to Independence Mall Monday nig ...

If you grew up in South Jersey, you probably already know that Cherry Hill, New Jersey, got its name from the Cherry Hill Farm.