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Larry Krasner is set to be sworn in today as the city's District Attorney. But before he can make good on his campaign promises, he'll need to transform the DA office culture.

It was a record-breaking year for the overdose epidemic in Philadelphia. A new special report examines how Philadelphia is and isn't working to end the crisis.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un boasted yesterday of a nuclear button on his desk, saying the entire United States was within range of his weapons and vowing not to attack unless threatened.

Former Fox News Channel anchor and 1989 Miss America Gretchen Carlson was named chairwoman of the Miss America Organization's board of directors yesterday following an email scandal that led to a shake-up in leadership.

How would you feel about a nearly three-hour school bus ride? Some students are doing just that as more and more Philadelphia students commute to Chester Community Charter School.

After being found guilty on racketeering conspiracy charges in November, Villanova resident and payday lending pioneer Charles M. Hallinan may have to part with $491 million.

Cold weather doesn't just mean hats and gloves. For raccoons, it means finding a warm place to sleep and occasionally crashing through a ceiling or two.

It's been a year since Philly began taxing sugary beverages but, unsurprisingly, time has done little to dampen the controversy surrounding the tax.

It was a win-heavy holiday weekend for local sports fans. Penn State won the Fiesta Bowl over the Washington Huskies Saturday; the Flyers beat the Lightning on Friday; and the Sixers beat the Suns on Sunday.

Clearance warnings aren't just for decoration, folks. An overpass on King of Prussia Road has become a thorn in the side of commuters and police as trucks continue to get stuck underneath it.

Virtual reality glasses, a 3D printer, and a hot dog steamer aren't your typical classroom supplies. But they're among the items a Camden teacher has purchased for his students thanks to crowdfunding.

Unsurprisingly, studies show Americans prefer masculine men to feminine women. But did you know thoughts on masculinity and femininity are influenced by race, too?

Government auctions feature everything from real estate to Rolexes. Here's how you can take advantage of the sales.

The new year brought legalized recreational marijuana to California and people started lining up early yesterday to make their first legal purchases.

Speaking of which, New Jersey is inching closer to legalized marijuana too, but it remains to be seen whether home cultivation will be allowed. But if it is, here's what you need to know to grow from home.

John J. Dougherty, business manager of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, writes a wishlist for Philly in 2018 — and yes, it includes an Eagles Super Bowl win.

From changes in Philly schools to affordable housing woes, the Inquirer Editorial Board takes a look at the big issues Philadelphians should watch in the new year.

I'm loving this guide to discovering new hobbies around town thanks to Philadelphia Magazine, complete with tips to sticking with it.

A Kensington support group is hoping to de-stigmatize taking medication to treat opioid addiction, and they've shared their story with the Philadelphia Citizen.

The women of Hollywood are fighting back against sexual harassment with a brand new initiative called Time's Up. The New York Times talked with some of the founders, including Shonda Rhimes and Reese Witherspoon, all about it.

A solemn read on the costs of selective empathy from Buzzfeed examines how and why some victims of tragedy are ignored while others are ceaselessly mourned.

The Ringer took a trip to the Crypto Castle, Silicon Valley's unofficial Bitcoin HQ, and the story about it is…well, you just have to read it.