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Mental illness affects people at all economic and social levels, yet it is still the source of stigma, rejection and isolation. In this ...

We talk with Daniel Okrent about his new book, "Guarded Gate," a history of the American eugenics movement, but first, we get an update on migrants at the US/Mexico border.

How do you get a piece of metal to levitate? Or a wiffle ball to draw a picture? See for yourself at the ...

Meet Movers and Makers taking great strides to build an artful and sustainable Philadelphia. Celebrate 100 years of the Benjamin Franklin ...

Who is George Norcross? And why is New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy convening a task force to look into a state program from which Norcross and his allies have reaped benefits?

We discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday about the Mueller report and whether he mishandled it.

A look at the state of civil asset forfeiture laws in Philly, Pennsylvania, and nationwide.

As of Monday, Philly has stopped the controversial practice of sending half its recyclables to an incinerator.

We look at the measles outbreaks, the underlying reasons parents don't vaccinate their children and efforts by public health officials to change their minds.

Dennis Deska is not considered competent enough to stand trial for aggravated assault, but he still went to jail — not a psychiatric hospital.

This week: an update on the 76ers, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia Alan Butkovitz, and solar energy in Philly.

Philly's changing demographics, and what some residents see as a renewed threat to Chinatown’s cultural identity, are at the center of this debate.

The graduation recital of violinist Brandon Garbot. Brandon is currently studying with Ani Kavafian at the Yale School of Music. ...

The Philadelphia Science Festival encompasses nine days of more than 80 extraordinary, mostly free science events all around the city fro ...