Support the fact-based journalism you rely on with a donation to Marketplace today. Give Now!

Police in Philly pay for tips in unsolved homicides

Feb 19, 2016
For some people in the community, cooperation may look more like 'snitching.'
Tony Harris, 50, of Philadelphia, was murdered in October. The case remains unsolved. 
Courtesy of Harris' family

Philadelphia's Italian market lures holiday shoppers

Dec 23, 2015
Generations of customers stand in line for specialties like cannoli and ravioli.

In Philly, there's lots of room at the inn

Sep 23, 2015
The pope's visit created a temporary housing bubble.

Francis takes America, by the numbers

Sep 23, 2015
The pope's trip will draw huge crowds. But it doesn't come cheap.

Problems grow as caregivers age

Sep 4, 2015
People with cognitive disabilities are living longer, straining their caregivers.

The conventions are coming...

Aug 6, 2015
Cleveland and Philadelphia gear up for Republican and Democratic national conventions.

Philadelphia: the largest city to legalize Airbnb

Jul 3, 2015
Just in time for the Democratic National Convention ... and the pope.

For public good, not for profit.

Cities and counties rely on Homeland Security dollars

Feb 27, 2015
Local governments are watching the impasse over Homeland Security funding.

What DeSean Jackson Taught Us About Economic Mobility

Jan 16, 2015
You Can't Change Where You're From

Man behind 'world's largest instrument'

Dec 22, 2014
A Macy's parade of music, thanks to the talents of an organist and a gigantic 110-year-old instrument.