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Detroit has one of the highest chronic absenteeism rates in the nation, which can have devastating effects on student success.
Florida has the third-largest population of immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally, but that population has been steadily shrinking since 2018.
Oral history contributors were able to share their stories, and many felt a sense of healing.
From rural roots to international ballrooms, bachata has transformed from being disdained to becoming a global symbol of Dominican identity and reinvention.
News about the news used to be commonplace, but as news organizations have vanished, so has this type of reporting.
Over 2 dozen Philadelphia men shared their experiences with trauma and psychological distress as they worked to rebuild their lives after release.
Neither President Donald Trump nor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can legally create a new system of immigration judges outside of the one established by Congress.
As overall cancer rates in the US decline, childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia continues to rise.
If housing violations arise, it’s on tenants to defend their rights. It’s a system that may not be effective at preventing poor health.
Alligator Alcatraz represents a significant departure from past Florida policy regarding immigration.
The seats of three of the five Democrats on the state Supreme Court are up for grabs on Nov. 4.
An entomologist describes how the sap-sucking insects can weaken grapevines and reduce fruit yield and quality.
An expert on Philadelphia’s municipal workers union talks about how social media helped the workers on strike to get their message out.
While economic forces have streamlined many global dishes into uniform, predictable formats, pizza continues to thrive in all its messy and delicious variety.
Federal funding cuts in the billions have impacted dozens of universities in the US.
Medicaid improves access to care for low-wage workers who cannot survive on bare-bone benefits offered by their employers.
Creating inclusive communities means not just offering services to people with serious mental illness, but changing negative beliefs and behaviors toward them.
Municipal bonds are integral to Philly’s effort to make more affordable housing, but hidden costs and requirements can hurt taxpayers.
Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering as a result.
Key to culinary innovation is a collaborative and supportive environment where chefs can take risks and make mistakes.



















