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South Jersey residents in rural Salem County are hoping to stop the state from knocking down their illegally-built if well-loved shacks along Hope and Half-Way Creeks. Some families have been visiting the fishing and hunting perches for decades.

On Monday witnesses testified that they were victims of voter fraud in North Philadelphia's 43rd Ward last March. One machine inspector allegedly told a GOP voter, "Not on my machine!"

It won't be done this year, but by the next Super Bowl legalized sports betting could be in full swing.

Construction for proposed West Philly apartments could be poised to dig right into an old cemetery and tangles of human bones. This isn't an isolated incident, either; something similar occurred in Old City in 2016.

A federal judge tossed seven of the 18 charges against New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez Wednesday. He intends to seek reelection, though he's still charged with conspiracy, bribery, and honest services fraud.

President Trump told Dreamers "not to worry" Wednesday, confident that a deal can be reached on the legislative framework on immigration he'll unveil next week.

Need a place to worship in Minneapolis on Super Bowl Sabbath? A synagogue is opening up to Eagles fans, even though the rabbi is a Patriots fan.

Once it's restored, the 19th-century Hale Building at Juniper and Chestnut Streets (right by Blick Art Supply and a half-block from McGillin's Olde Ale House) is getting not one but two new restaurants.

The Philly Police need to watch their social media throne. The Phoenixville Police Department is raking in laughs with its ridiculous and completely true police blotter.

The Philadelphia Auto Show drives into town this weekend. While you're there, you need to see these 10 cars.

Reading Terminal Market has long been an eater's paradise full of legacy food stands. Now, a handful of entrepreneurs are making a mark with pop-up stands and ready-made eats.

Win, lose or This Is Us fan, prepare for water works on Super Bowl Sunday: the episode airing after the game will explain the show's biggest mystery.

Just like Superman, Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey will soon be powered by the sun. They're building a massive solar array to power the park. 

Legendary Phillies power hitter Jim Thome was selected for the Baseball Hall of Fame last night — in his first year of eligibility, no less.

Joel Embiid isn't just an All Star, he's a Rising Star, too. He and teammates Ben Simmons (who scored a triple-double last night) and Dario Saric will participate in the NBA's game for young talent next month.

Columnist Christine Flowers lists all the things she'd do if it would ensure the Eagles would win the Super Bowl, including marrying Chuck Schumer.

Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Jerusalem this week was built to please evangelicals, further illustrating Trump's confused Middle East policy, writes columnist Trudy Rubin.

Students at Camelot KAPS, a K-7 school in Germantown, are learning to tell their stories through rap, and WHYY's story includes a touching music video you need to see.

File this under "things you never imagined could be a problem." Some New Jersey towns, fed up with being a shortcut for traffic apps, are closing their streets to drivers who don't live there, NextCity writes.

Billy Penn's dive into a creative plan to save an historic Sharswood home raises questions about how Philly handles its African American landmarks.

Food journalist Mark Bittman has shared a story of his journey through Haiti, and how it helped him understand the country's poverty, for GrubStreet. It's an enlightening read.

In another compelling first-person narrative, Curbed has published one man's journey to eviction, and it comprehensively chronicles a phenomenon more and more Americans face.