Explainers

We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.

A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?

Couples in the US are spending an about $35,000 on weddings. The pressure for a picture-perfect special day has largely been influenced by social media. Is the price worth it?

Health experts say seasonal affective disorder symptoms can decrease in April and May, though they may not disappear entirely.

Millions gathered across the U.S. last year as part of the demonstrations against the Trump administration. More will take place this weekend.

Only a third of Americans say they feel financially prepared and just over half have retirement savings accounts. So what should you do if you're feeling behind?

A report detailing the “troubling connections” between the music behemoth and concert venues was released the same day the trial resumed. Here's what to know.

Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.

A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.

How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?

Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.

With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program delayed, over 300,000 Pa. households will wait longer for help heating their homes.

The USDA plans to freeze the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a cornerstone of the nation's social safety net relied upon by 1 in 8 Americans for groceries.

About 1 in 8 Americans relies on the food assistance program. Among them are more than 800,000 New Jerseyans, with approximately 75,000 recipients in Camden County.

A hair stylist in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, has a neck condition that may require surgery. She says if ACA subsidies expire, she'll further delay the procedure.