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‘I’m home’: Nelson Perez’s path from Philly priest to the region’s first Hispanic archbishop

Nelson Perez is the first Latino chosen to lead the archdiocese and only the third to be named a U.S. archbishop. His selection to replace Archbishop Charles J. Chaput represents a moment of transition for the church both locally and across the U.S.

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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.

SEPTA urged to ‘Fix the 15’ and improve communication as historic trolley line gets bus service

by Patricia Madej

"We know that you love the trolleys," said SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards. "I love the trolleys, too." The plan is to bring them back.

Ex-White House counsel Don McGahn, back home at the Jersey Shore, says decision about testifying still not his to make

by Amy S. Rosenberg

McGahn is an Atlantic City native whose legendary uncle, Paddy McGahn, famously tangled with an old client, then-casino mogul Donald Trump. The nephew's loyalty to their shared client appears to run deeper.

Travel ban halts flights between Wuhan and U.S., as airports prepare to screen passengers for coronavirus

by Lori Aratani and Lena Sun, The Washington Post

Democrats head into their final day of arguments at Trump impeachment trial

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

Their focus Friday is expected to be on the second article of impeachment, obstruction of Congress' investigation.

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Wedding: After 13 years of friendship, Ariana Seidel and Alex Hayes realize it’s something more

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Which college degrees earn grads more than $1 million? Maybe not ones from Swarthmore, Penn State.

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Yellow is 2020′s power color. And we are here for it. | Elizabeth Wellington

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The Phillies were accused of using technology to steal signs 117 years before the Astros

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‘I’ve totally lost all respect for him.’ Jeff Van Drew’s donors want a refund.

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‘The Bachelor,’ true crime, and Philly’s Paper Doll Ensemble: On stage for the right reasons

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Do the Grammys have a diversity problem?

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River Twice review: A Texas star chef relocates magic to South Philly

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Does the way Ben Simmons plays give the Sixers a shot? | Bob Ford

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Where to see all the Oscar best picture nominees before the Academy Awards

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Philly progressives who won big last year are making moves in City Council

by Sean Collins Walsh and Laura McCrystal

A new Council kicked off its first working meeting with a wave of liberal proposals on issues such as housing, workers’ rights, and gun violence.

The Goat comes to Rittenhouse from the Fergie’s crew

by Michael Klein

The former Oh! Shea's is being positioned as a middle-of-the-road option that's not a dive or too bougie.

Penn Relays to celebrate 100th anniversary of participation by Historically Black Colleges and Universities

by Joe Juliano

Cheyney, Lincoln,and Howard were the first three HBCU schools to run at the Penn Relays in 1920. More than a dozen schools have won Championship of America relays since then.

Kenney to the Mummers: End blackface, or the parade is over

by Sean Collins Walsh

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is threatening to end the city’s storied Mummers Parade if organizers don’t make significant changes to address inappropriate behavior by participants following another blackface controversy at this year’s event.

Philly ranks 3rd in STD transmissions partly because too many don’t use condoms | Jenice Armstrong

by Jenice Armstrong

“It’s really a function of poverty,” said Gary J. Bell, executive director of Bebashi: Transition to Hope. “What do people do when they are sad, or depressed, or don’t have enough money? They either get high or they have sex.”