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A dangerous new drug adulterant is spreading through America’s illicit opioid supply, and it’s making overdoses significantly harder to reverse. Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative normally …

In 1996, Georgette King saw something missing in her Philadelphia community. While taking her own children on trips, she realized how important and meaningful those shared experiences are for …

Philadelphia gun dealers will soon need to post bright orange signs warning their customers of the potential for hefty prison sentences for straw purchasing, after Mayor Cherelle Parker signed …

Picture this: Puerto Rican flags, referred to as “la monoestrellada” – the “one-starred” – everywhere you look. The smell of alcapurrias – if you can find them! – and other savory …

Across Pennsylvania, an estimated 65,459 children have a parent in jail or prison. That’s according to a recent email inquiry to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Nationwide, nearly half …

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, at the direction of Gov. Josh Shapiro, has approved SEPTA’s request to use nearly $400 million in capital funding to undo the cuts implemented late …

Gun violence left a man dead and five other people wounded in separate incidents over the weekend in Philadelphia. Someone shot a 37-year-old man multiple times at around 11 p.m. Saturday on the …

One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a pair of separate hit-and-run crashes over the weekend in Philadelphia. The deadly collision happened just before 11:30 p.m. Friday at …

SEPTA will restore full service across all modes of transportation on Sunday, Sept. 14, if the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation approves its request to divert nearly $400 million in capital …

As a kid growing up in Villanova, Cooper Neel’s love for beverages was sparked by his dad’s ever-present jug of iced tea. At gas station stops, Neel would also grab different drinks to try, …

Last month, we celebrated TML Communications' ten-year anniversary with clients, friends, and family at a reception for over 150 guests at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia. It was an opportunity to …

Hundreds of cyclists filled Center City streets Friday in a protest ride demanding stronger protections for bikers and pedestrians in Philadelphia. The demonstration came just days after 67-year-old …

Stress on college students can be palpable, and it hits them from every direction: academic challenges, social pressures and financial burdens, all intermingled with their first taste of …

Ensemble Arts is bringing back a seasonal favorite. The Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest is set for this Saturday, Sept. 13, with a jam-packed schedule of cultural fun in store from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. …

The Free Library of Philadelphia is leveling up. For the first time in its history, the library system is launching the FLoP Bowl, a citywide esports tournament for teens, giving young gamers a …

Trading partners of the United States are facing a fresh period of uncertainty after a US federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs were illegal. In a 7-4 …

A Philadelphia judge on Thursday ordered SEPTA to reverse the 20% service cut that was enacted last week, but she is allowing the authority to move forward with a 21.5% fare increase. Court of …

Imagine waking up Saturday morning with free breakfast and coffee in hand, wandering through world-class museums, hopping on a $1 bike to your next stop, and ending the day at a Block Party full of …

In August 2025, the city of Philadelphia agreed to return a statue of Frank Rizzo to the supporters that commissioned the memorial in 1992. The 2,000-pound bronze tribute to the former police …

The historic Fairmount Water Works will become a stage later this month as West Philadelphia–based dance company The Naked Stark brings its newest site-specific work to the banks of the Schuylkill. …

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