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Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.”

He was the backbone of the last Sixers team to reach the NBA Finals and a great humanitarian.

Mutombo's family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family.

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball.

The clinic will serve non- and under-insured residents, with a specific focus on African and Caribbean immigrants.

The fridge aims to help residents facing food insecurity, an urgent need in some spots in Wilmington.

Kappa Alpha Psi's graduate chapter welcomed students and families to Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School into the Kappa League program.

WHYY won four regional Emmys in the categories of health and science, lifestyle, education and human interest.

Columbus players will wear a commemorative patch beginning with the first regular-season game with Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13.

The one-year fellowship is operated by the Philadelphia Energy Authority with funding from the state.

Golson’s contributions include the jazz standard, “I Remember Clifford,” and compositions recorded by Art Blakey and Miles Davis.

The receiver’s office said an 11th-hour change to an uncontroversial Senate bill stripped the city of Chester of having the sole power to control the Chester Water Authority.

The museum of American Jewish history in Philadelphia wants to be part of the Smithsonian Institute. It found support in the House.

The Philadelphia Flyers and coach John Tortorella welcomed the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau as an invited guest to training camp.