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Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.
Residents 62 and older looking for an affordable home will have a chance to apply next year for Ardmore House II, a new 48-unit building to be constructed right behind the original Ardmore House. Kim Hudson reports.
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For this Delaware developer, a plan to build affordable homes in Wilmington is deeply personal.
Community members gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, for a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of what will soon be 14 new affordable townhomes. Developer Donald Thompson is naming the project after his late nephew.
It was a celebration in Chinatown. The reason: a transformative project for seniors. A Chinese dragon led the grand opening celebration of Man An House, an affordable senior housing center at the corner of 9th and Vine streets. The project transformed a surface parking lot into a 5-story building with 51 apartments for seniors 62 and older.
A new development at the corner of 9th and Vine streets will provide dozens of new housing units for Philadelphians 62 and older in Chinatown.
Cherelle Parker unveiled a $2 billion plan to invest in housing in Philadelphia and make homes more affordable for owners and renters.
City officials and the Atlantic City Housing Authority shared an action plan to address the ongoing issues at Stanley Holmes Village.
It was a groundbreaking day for senior housing in Philadelphia. Community leaders and elected officials dug their shovels in the dirt for the ceremonial start of a 38-unit affordable senior housing project. The nearly $20 million compassion senior apartments will be just a half block from Cobbs Creek Park in West Philadelphia. The 37,000-square-foot housing development will focus on sustainability and meeting the evolving needs of our senior population.
Police in Michigan say a startling discovery was made on the roof of a Michigan grocery store: A woman was living inside the store sign for roughly a year.
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
There was a big turnout for a rally at City Hall Saturday, where organizers say housing injustices are hurting Philadelphia residents.
South Carolina resident Sophia Celentano commutes to her New Jersey summer college internship by plane, weekly, revealing on her TikTok account that it's actually cheaper than renting near her advertising gig's New Jersey office.
Philadelphia renters listen up! A new study shows buying a home may be cheaper than renting!
Matt Petrillo reports.
The number of homes sold in 2022 was the lowest since 2014.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority broke ground Wednesday on the third phase of the redesign and revitalization of the Sharswood-Blumberg neighborhood.
Community activists packed Philadelphia city council chambers Monday for a hearing on a bill promoting affordable housing.
Housing non-profits say Philadelphia's tax assessment agency is undermining their efforts to provide desperately needed affordable housing in the city.
A group that provides supportive services to the homeless has opened a new housing project exclusively for local artists in West Philadelphia.
A grand opening was held on Wednesday for the nearly five dozen new affordable homes in the Sharswood neighborhood of North Philadelphia.
On a block of North Philadelphia dominated by abandoned houses and litter-strewn lots, the Peace Park was a true oasis.
New Jersey's top court ruled Tuesday that judges should take over the enforcement of state affordable housing requirements because the state government under Gov. Chris Christie and his predecessors has failed to do it.
The New Jersey Supreme Court is considering a motion to move enforcement of affordable housing laws from a state agency to the court system.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
A major rail junction is impassable in Philadelphia and there are suspsensions and delays on several routes Wednesday.
While America celebrates 250 years, one of the nation's great bridges in Philadelphia is also celebrating a milestone this year.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Police identified two teen suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia.
Wednesday will be Day 3 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region as an extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon.
A major rail junction is impassable in Philadelphia and there are suspsensions and delays on several routes Wednesday.
The Rev. Michael Murphy's emotional last day on the job at St. Dorothy in Delaware County was Tuesday.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
A man says Philadelphia Police lost his car after he was in an accident last July. Now, nearly a year later, the car is still missing.
Extreme heat in Philadelphia is forcing the National Constitution Center's celebration of Pope Leo XIV on Friday indoors.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A major rail junction is impassable in Philadelphia and there are suspsensions and delays on several routes Wednesday.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July and receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
After Kylian Mbappé's dominating performance against Sweden on Tuesday, France secured its place in Philadelphia's Round of 16 match on July 4.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Ben Franklin Bridge is turning 100 years old. Millions have journeyed across it since it opened July 1, 1926, connecting Philadelphia and Camden. Joe Holden reports.
Wawa workers kicked off July with a massive effort to prepare thousands of Shorti hoagies for local charities and the public to grab for free. Wakisha Bailey is live from the National Constitution Center: homebase for the hoagie haul.
Andrew Busch, a spokesperson for SEPTA, said to expect crews to be on the scene for several hours working on a train that derailed at the 16th Street Interlocking in North Philadelphia.
Service is suspended or disrupted on multiple SEPTA Regional Rail lines on Wednesday morning after a train derailed at a major junction in North Philadelphia. Brandon Goldner is at the Fern Rock Transit Center with reactions from commuters.
Bill Kelly says we'll be chasing record highs on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region amid another heat wave. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.