Allentown, Bethlehem and other old industrial cities in Pennsylvania have made a remarkable recovery − thanks in part to new residents from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
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Residents of streets that held a block party in 2012 were slightly more likely to vote in that year’s presidential election compared to residents of streets that didn’t host a block party.
Local writers, painters, musicians and philosophers have long been inspired by the Black cultural movement that pulls from the past to envision the future.
As of late September 2024, homicides in Philadelphia are down 40% compared with 2023.
A new housing study suggests that eviction records are not merely a reflection of renters’ instability − they are also a cause of it.
Pennsylvania’s delays in counting mail-in votes have not been fixed − creating an opportunity for Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the results again in 2024.
After their initial visit, 69% of patients returned to the van at least four times for follow-ups.
Makeshift memorials are public expressions of private mourning in response to trauma and tragedy.
The lush urban forest in northwest Philadelphia helps cool the city and provides other environmental protections.
The Philadelphia School District has spent an estimated $130 million per year − adjusted for inflation − on interest and fees over the past 30 years.
Every year, international students offer a welcome infusion of financial aid to communities across the US.
Pennsylvania’s governor has a long history of bipartisan negotiations and seizing moments in the spotlight.
The six-time platinum-selling artist invites fans into an imagined future that celebrates Blackness and queerness.
The wounds contain black and yellow dead tissue and tunnel deep into the skin. Deep stigma around them can make getting treatment difficult.
Why are some individuals at greater risk for developing opioid dependence and addiction? Two neuroscientists at Rowan University discuss their latest findings.
Immigration rhetoric and policies have created a chilling effect for immigrants seeking medical care. Two dozen Latina immigrant mothers share their experiences during pregnancy.
The author of ‘A Black Philadelphia Reader,’ a new anthology of writing by Philadelphia authors past and present, revisits four riveting works by local women.
A sociologist and former high school math teacher found that Philadelphia students face starkly different expectations for college depending on what type of school they attend.
The future of the blockbuster drugs could hinge on a trial in Pennsylvania.
Syphilis cases have increased 30% among 15- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia since 2019, while cases of gonorrhea are up 18%. Chlamydia cases have decreased but remain high.
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