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There's no crying in baseball. But for Kay Johnston, there's crying when you can't play.

Items ranging from tiny fuses to full-scale mines are displaced by beach replenishment projects, sucked from the ocean floor and pumped ashore, or by strong storms.

For the last 30 years, former parishioners of St. Peter Claver have hoped for a miracle.

For 38 years, Catholics from El Salvador have marked the date Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated. This year, the March 24 anniversary will be a little different.

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia created an exhibition about the argumentative Alexander Hamilton and his founding accomplishments.

While we have always shared many of the concerns championed by the mainstream women’s movement, we have never had the luxury of fighting a singular fight.

Toll Brothers hopes the fourth time’s the charm as the Horsham-based luxury home builder releases the latest renderings of its controversial Jewelers Row condo tower.

"During the civil rights movement, or any other movement in this country, there are women of color pushing the moral conscience of our country to do better."

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Penn's Ira Harkavy about the university's second-ever teach-in.

If you're picking up a glass of Guinness this St. Patrick's Day, savor it while pondering this story from 1917.

Philadelphia National Museum of American Jewish History opens exhibition about Leonard Bernstein and his lifelong crisis of faith.

"Growing up, we used to get made fun of for being African" by black Americans, says the 36-year-old physical therapist. "Now ... we're in, we're cool."

One of Philadelphia’s true first families will receive a long-overdue recognition this week. The Montiers are descendants of Philadelphia’s first mayor, Humphrey Morrey.

Nov. 17 marks the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia city-wide Black-Student Walkout. Tribune Digital Editor Nicki Mayo spoke with protest organizer Walter D. Palmer.