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Terrance "TA" Williams, who served time in jail but then dedicated his life to advocating for criminal justice reform, was shot and killed Sunday. He was 22.

The Pennsylvania House just approved a bill to limit the state's abortion law. It heads to Gov. Wolf's desk next, who says he will veto, but do Republicans have enough votes to override it?

The Eagles should sign Colin Kaepernick, writes columnist Marcus Hayes, just in case Nick Foles gets hurt, too.  Meanwhile, columnist Mike Sielski wonders what coach Doug Pederson will be like without Carson Wentz.

The fear of being torn from your family is bad enough, but in the time of Trump the stress of being an immigrant, legal or undocumented, can also be damaging to one's physical health.

Scientists said not to look at the eclipse. Now one woman has its shape burned onto her retina.

The FCC votes on deregulating the internet this week and the commission has received millions of comments on the issue. But many of them are actually bogus and feature stolen emails — like our reporter's.

The Flyers extended their winning streak to four straight against the Maple Leafs last night. They hadn't won at home in more than a month. Glad that's over.

The rumors are true: Wawa is seeking permits for a huge store by Independence Hall. Let freedom ring.

Let the force be with you this weekend: the latest Star Wars flick, The Last Jedi, comes out Friday. Movie critic Gary Thompson gives it three out of four stars.  The city's brimming with Star Wars activities, too, from a themed brunch to a terrarium workshop.

The next installment in the Rocky franchise, Creed II, officially has a release date and a new director. (And it's not Sly.)

The Phillies are at the MLB winter meetings in Florida and they've said they will not be pursuing a big-name veteran starter through free agency — at least not this year. But they are close to a deal with relief pitcher Tommy Hunter.

You may have seen this dancing "Hip Hop Grandpop" around town, but these days his moves have a holiday flair. Meet 71-year-old Matt Hopkins, the "dancing fit Santa."

Urban planners are predicting the demise of the parking garage in exchange for more walkable public space. You can thank autonomous cars and ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft for that.

Speaking of Uber, they just released a list of the city's most frequently requested destinations in 2017 and, in true Philly fashion, it includes multiple beer gardens.

Temple professor Sara Goldrick-Rab just won a six-figure academic award, and she's donating it all to students in need. She's hoping others will match her generous gift this holiday season.

Does your kid have what it takes to be Baby Jesus? Author Elise Seyfried, who's cast her church's live nativity for the last 15 years, details how she chooses each year's "B.J."

Last week former state senator Robert Mellow had his $245,000 pension restored despite pleading guilty and serving time for corruption. The Inquirer Editorial Board says it's beyond obscene and unconscionable, calling out a bloated and corrupt state legislature.

It's about time somebody asked what every fan of The Roots is wondering: What are they doing with Jimmy Fallon, and what is his political silence costing them? UPROXX has an idea.

This WHYY note on the Phoenixville Firebird Festival (during which they light a giant wood bird on fire) features beautiful photos of this quirky town tradition.

I loved Emily Goulet's foray into QVC as a "style-conscious 30-something" for Philadelphia Magazine. Never been a QVC watcher myself, but who hasn't fallen prey to the lure of an infomercial?

Vice News just published a deep dive into data on U.S. police shootings that, among other important trends, shows Philly has seen the second-largest drop in police shootings since 2014 thanks to federal oversight.

The "reckoning" taking place in Hollywood, media, and, to some extent, politics over sexual harassment overlooks many industries, including and especially the sciences. Marie Claire's report on what female scientists go through is harrowing.