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“The News Philadelphians Use: Analyzing the Local Media Landscape,” looks at how Philadelphians engage with media and their perceptions of local coverage.

Mayor Jim Kenney’s massive public space initiative is finally back on track to finish the renovations on its list, but the future is unclear.

Temple officials are working on ways to keep both students and law enforcement safe as they mourn the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.

Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.

Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.

The comic novel written like a TV screenplay by Charles Yu takes on serious issues of being Asian in America. He’s now turning it into a TV show.

Residents of Arlington Street in Philadelphia originally set out to raise $4,000, but they’ve since raised more than $10,000.

Ruined in 2021 by Hurricane Ida flooding, the Lincoln Mill's factory basement reopens as a gruesome Valentine’s date night.

Philadelphia muralist Meg Saligman is taking up the paintbrush once again for the Eagles, after her 2018 Super Bowl mural went viral.

Last Thursday, 17-year-old Isaiah Odom was killed while riding his bike in his Point Breeze neighborhood. His mother is asking for prayers, and neighbors are lending support.

Developer Anthony Fullard has access to the site, but hasn’t been selected to purchase the property from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.

“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”

The proposed 76ers arena threatens to repeat the years of misguided development that created the dead zone on Market Street, writes Akira Drake Rodriguez.

The bill, which would exempt the golf course from rules meant to prevent erosion, was amended again to further address environmental concerns.