This story originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press on March 14, 1996. When writing the Oscar-winning song "Streets of Philadelphia," Bruce Springsteen drew upon memories from his childhood in Freehold to capture the sense of alienation experienced by people suffering from AIDS, he said in an interview with a national gay magazine.

Grab some popcorn and candy, it’s time for the 2025 Philadelphia Film Festival. Now in its 34th year, the annual showcase spotlights the latest films, documentaries, and shorts at multiple venues in the city — including the newly renovated Film Society Center,

Kada Scott, a 23-year-old Philadelphia woman reported missing last week, may not be missing voluntarily, police said Friday.While stopping short of saying there may be foul play in the case, a top Philadelphia police official said there are troubling facts connected to Scott's case.

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The Navy and Marines celebrated with a parade that put the branches front and center along Independence Mall on Market Street.

Plenty of changes are likely coming for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026, but manager Rob Thomson is staying put. Thomson will return for the final year of his contract next year, his fifth with the team, according to multiple reports.

A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal double shooting in Philadelphia's Rhawnhurst section.