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Bishop Nelson Perez of Cleveland named Philadelphia’s next archbishop, replacing Charles Chaput

Perez served as a priest for more than two decades in the Philadelphia area. His appointment makes him only the third Hispanic archbishop in the United States.

Special Report

For 21 years, this Philly man dreamed of being exonerated. But coming home from prison was nothing like what he expected.

by Samantha Melamed

A Philadelphia man was exonerated after 21 years in prison. What happened next was nothing like he expected.

The eight months since Terrance Lewis was released have been a whirlwind of joy, anxieties, and obligations, opportunities that open and then fall out of reach, plans made and broken.

Spotlight PA

The Pa. State Police was warned about possible racial bias in car searches. The agency’s answer? End the research.

by Daniel Simmons-Ritchie of Spotlight PA and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

Troopers were 2 to 3 times more likely to search black and Hispanic drivers. Officials are unsure if anything was done to address the problem.

Philly’s plan to plow tiny side streets? These tiny ‘Snowcats.’

by Patricia Madej

“This is unusual that we’re in the middle of January, and we haven’t had any snow yet,” said Steve Lorenz, chief highway engineer.

18 Amish children died of rare genetic mutation, study finds

by Tom Avril

Democrats face risks and limits in Trump’s impeachment trial

by Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, and Zeke Miller, Associated Press

House Democrats prosecuting the president’s impeachment trial are preparing for a second day of arguments.

The latest

Konecny and Elliott pick their most skilled Flyers teammates | On the Fly

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Chinese cities cancel New Year celebrations, travel ban widens in effort to stop coronavirus outbreak

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Sixers-Raptors best/worst: VanVleet’s threes, huge disparity in points in paint

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Comcast has its best 4th quarter in five years

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Weinstein trial turns to accusers, starting with Sciorra

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Dick Allen, finally, could be Phillies’ next Hall of Famer | Extra Innings

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Police are investigating whether Gritty punched a kid; expectations vs. reality when it comes to getting out of prison | Morning Newsletter

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The Recording Academy is in chaos. What does it mean for Sunday’s Grammy Awards?

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A Fishtown man is going to 30 NBA games in 30 days to get on every team’s Jumbotron, and he’s one away

by Stephanie Farr

The idea for this Jumbotron journey began percolating more than a year ago, but the real planning didn’t start until August.

Philly-area developer Brian O’Neill to build cell and gene manufacturing facility in King of Prussia

by Katie Park

The Center for Breakthrough Medicines, the largest manufacturer and contract development for cell and gene therapies, will move into an office complex in King of Prussia, where commercial development has boomed.

SEPTA to end A/B stops on the Market-Frankford Line

SEPTA to end skip-stop service on the Market-Frankford Line

by Anna Orso

The change will go into effect at the end of February.

It’s Haverford Township vs. billboards as trial opens in Delco

by Justine McDaniel

The latest trial in the 11-year-old battle over whether billboards will be erected in Haverford Township opened Wednesday, the first major court proceeding in five years.

Yo, New Hampshire! Mayor Jim Kenney hits the campaign trail for Elizabeth Warren.

by Julia Terruso

Jim Kenney leads the sixth largest city in the U.S. But he was the opening act for afternoon bingo in the community room at a New Hampshire nursing home.