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As 130,000 students in Philly public schools went back to class Monday, Gov. Wolf's task force on school safety issued a report of recommendations, but it was light on specifics.

The medical marijuana industry is (pardon the pun) growing quickly, but much of it is still cash-only. So Pennsylvania is leading an appeal to Congress for financial protections.

Year over year, one-bedroom rent is up 7.1 percent in Philadelphia, and a new map shows it's rising faster in some surprising neighborhoods.

Despite passing unanimously, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a bill to lift training requirements for professional hair braiders back to the legislature Monday, citing the need for consumer protections.

Johnny Bobbitt, a homeless man whose good deed went viral, claims the Burlington County couple who helped raise $400,000 for him has mismanaged the money. Now the couple says they'll open their books to show where the money went.

Fearing gun violence in Philadelphia, the mother of a Northeast High School football star has sent him away to keep him safe — all the way to Oregon.

The Sixers made promotions in their front office Monday, but don't get too excited — there's still no word on a general manager.

Cast members from NBC hit This Is Us were in town filming a scene at WHYY studios this weekend. Whatever the scene entails, you'll probably cry when it airs.

Feelin' lucky? The owner of Parx casino in Bensalem is hoping to bring sports betting to Philly's stadium complex.

As they prepare for a number of local performances, Philly-based gospel greats the Dixie Hummingbirds celebrated their 90th birthday on Monday with a phone call from Stevie Wonder.

There are over 600 muscles in the human body. Working on three key, often-neglected muscle groups could improve your balance and prevent injury.

We all know swallowing watermelon seeds won't make melons grow in your belly (right?). But they can be beneficial to your health, and so can a watermelon rind.

New Jersey needs focused solutions to its segregated classrooms and Gov. Phil Murphy must take action, writes Carolyn V. Chang of the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey.

The story of Johnny Bobbitt, a homeless man whose act of kindness went viral and earned him $400,000, is a reminder that even winning the lottery can't erase stigma, writes staff writer Abraham Gutman.

Billy Penn's report on a Germantown reverend who overcame the "not-in-my-backyard" attitude of her neighbors while opening a recovery center is downright inspirational.

Running in the city is filled with obstacles and potential dangers, so Philadelphia Magazine put together a helpful list of seven tips real Philly runners use to stay safe.

The story of how community activism helped kick-start a makeover of the Waterloo Playground in West Kensington, told by Curbed Philly, will make you rethink public spaces.

It's been 20 years since the Pokémon gaming craze took over America, and the Ringer's profile on the man who made it possible is a delightful bit of nostalgia.

BuzzFeed's disturbing and in-depth investigation into the horrors of America's Catholic orphanage system is a haunting read of an often untold history.