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Where you live could give you clues as to how old you’ll get, according to new census data — and life-expectancy varies dramatically across the Philadelphia region.

Law enforcement officials say they busted a house of prostitution operating as a spa in the heart of family-friendly Ocean City last week. 

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week, a hike that would keep them low by historical standards but put them at the highest level in a decade.

Top Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey pulled a controversial redistricting proposal over the weekend after facing nearly unanimous opposition. The proposed constitutional amendment would have entrenched Democratic power in Trenton.

After a big win Sunday night, Nick Foles will start at quarterback for the Eagles again this Sunday when they face off against the Texans. Carson Wentz is considered week-to-week. Can the Eagles make the playoffs from here? It’s possible, but they’ll need some help.

Cigarette smoking among Americans is declining, but the change in tobacco product trends is fueling distinct health concerns for minority versus predominantly white communities.

Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert posted a video to YouTube this weekend that shows just how much power former Philly DJ Guns Garcia wields. He literally runs away at the mention of her name. 

Those traveling for the holidays might spot a cheeky new campaign at the Popeyes in the Philadelphia International Airport for “emotional support chicken.” 

It’s been a crazy week for interim Temple football coach Ed Foley, but now that Manny Diaz has received the full-time job, Foley is eyeing his next move. 

Christmas is just days away, and for many that means a week of stress from shopping, cooking, and traveling. Exercising, setting a budget, and other quick tips can help you cope. 

Looking for the best whiskey to give (or keep for yourself) this holiday season? Restaurant critic Craig LaBan has a few recommendations. 

Some end-of-year reminders: If you have a health savings account, there’s no reason to drain it before New Year’s Day. One thing you can do before 2019 is put your IRA to work for last-minute charity contributions. 

After a dramatic exchange over realistic-looking toy guns at a Philly corner grocer went viral earlier this month, more men should similarly step up to solve problems in their neighborhood, writes columnist Jenice Armstrong. 

Jerry Sweeney, president and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust, disagrees with La Colombe’s Todd Carmichael over whether CEOs make good presidents and Congress members. CEOs can bring a fresh perspective to public service, Sweeney writes. 

Last month, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration released a new school evaluation tool and WHYY has talked to parents, critics, and advocates about just how useful it’ll be.

Construction on a gas pipeline project has begun in the Pinelands despite an effort to block it that’s pending before an appellate court. NJ.com has the scoop on the environmentalists opposing the project.

Ever wondered why some Philadelphia townhouse doors have starbursts etched into their glass windows? Hidden Philly did some digging to find the story behind the design.

As part of a series on women who are reshaping culture, Refinery 29 has published a thoughtful exploration of Mosuo culture, a matrilineal society spread along the mountainous China-Tibet border, debunking myths about them along the way.

Fast Company is publishing a series on the Instagram economy, and it kicks off with a deep dive into the very strange world of kid influencers. Some toddlers are making five figures per post.