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From birth to death — and everything in between — here are personal stories that illustrate the pull and power of cheesesteaks.

PHILADELPHIA — At 35 years old, Careem Hines landed one of his first real jobs. "I never really had a job because I always ran the street," said Hines. "I

Philadelphia is home to 400,000 people with convictions and criminal records. About 40,000 come home from incarceration each year.

Mayoral candidate Jeff Brown has touted his grocery franchise’s practice of hiring ex-offenders. Some of the people who benefited say his programs mostly work.

Tomosynthesis is a digital mammogram that provides better views of breast cancer.

Crime topped the issues of the 2023 mayoral campaign, followed by education, the economy and homelessness.

The forum focused on Philadelphia’s rising gun violence crisis, and asked candidates how they plan to tackle the issue, if elected.

“The News Philadelphians Use: Analyzing the Local Media Landscape,” looks at how Philadelphians engage with media and their perceptions of local coverage.

WHYY and the Ceasefire PA Education Fund are teaming up to host a mayoral candidate forum on public safety. Here are five policy issues likely to come up.

Oropeza, a Republican, is running for an at-large seat on City Council, and wants to bring a fresh face and energy to the legislative body.