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Military personnel stand at attention during Veterans Day ceremonies
Law
Military
New Jersey

Camden County offers free legal services to military personnel and veterans

Attorneys will help prepare documents like wills and powers of attorney for free.

2 months ago

Cornelia Swinson
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philadelphia’s oldest Juneteenth festival draws thousands to the Johnson House in Germantown

The festival celebrated its 20th year with music, vendors, a small-business opening and renewed calls to preserve Black history.

2 months ago

Ryerss Museum
History
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Ryerss Museum and Library holds history of Philly’s Fox Chase and beyond

The history of Fox Chase traces back to European settlers who arrived here decades before William Penn arrived.

2 months ago

Fountain
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The singing fountain and much more ‘in the valley’ of Passyunk

Passyunk’s not easy for newcomers to say, but this Philly neighborhood is much easier to explore.

2 months ago

Performers dancing in the street during the celebration.
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Juneteenth celebration doubles as 50th birthday party for African American Museum in Philadelphia

Thousands gathered outside the museum for music, dancing, food and exhibits honoring Black history and culture.

2 months ago

Kevin Douglass Green and Brian Evans pose for a photo at the President's House exhibit.
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown on Juneteenth warn against backsliding on civil rights

Douglass Greene and Evans called out acts of the current Trump administration and Supreme Court, while discussing the lasting impact of slavery in the United States.

2 months ago

A large mural spans 2 lots.
Changing Communities
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘If you look at Africatown now, it looks like the City of Philadelphia’: Inside the Southwest cultural hub

“Africatown is not a town for just Africans – it’s a diasporic community…it’s a cool community.’”

2 months ago

A banner outside of borough hall marks the 100th anniversary
History
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

Historical marker recognizing New Jersey’s only incorporated Black municipality to be unveiled Friday

The state’s only antebellum community will be part of the Black Heritage Trail.

2 months ago

outside Legislative Hall
Delaware
Elections
Government

Same-day voter registration bill fails in the Delaware House, other voting legislation advances

Several proposed constitutional amendments on voting are making their way through the Delaware General Assembly.

2 months ago

Kevin
Books
Philadelphia

West Philadelphia man shares his journey from poverty to Wall Street in bestselling book

Robinson, who now owns a real-estate business in Philadelphia, said his story is an example of “community-made” success.

2 months ago

Listen 2:16
Protesters marching in front of the building holding up signs.
History
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Before Stonewall, there was Philly: How the city shaped LGBTQ+ rights

Philly was the spot of the nation’s first “annual reminder demonstration” – where LGBTQ rights advocates stood in support of the community at Independence Hall.

2 months ago

a closeup view of the turf at the stadium
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘Rooting for the grass:’ How the farm that grew Philly and Boston’s World Cup pitches is watching the tournament

Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammontown, N.J. has worked with FIFA and university scientists for years to bring the perfect field for this summer’s soccer.

2 months ago

A ramp onto the beach allows access to the boardwalk
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Safety

Jersey Shore accessibility: Where to find beach wheelchairs, mats, accessible parking and more in 2026

From beach wheelchairs and access mats to beach taxis and accessible restrooms, here's where to find accommodations down the shore.

2 months ago

A car with a Philadelphia Parking Authority ticket placed under the windshield wiper.
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Transportation

Over 3,100 parking tickets issued during the first 5 days of Philly’s FIFA Fan Fest. Less than 6% were issued in error, PPA says

PPA says 181 tickets were canceled after being issued in error to residents with valid parking permits.

2 months ago

Listen 1:03
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, left, and her counterpart
Government
Kids
Pennsylvania

Philadelphia students step into City Hall simulation to tackle World Cup investment, city challenges

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged the YMCA youth summit to be “architects of solutions,” with teens acting as mayor, council members, reporters and advocates.

2 months ago

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