Joyce Davis

This year's commemoration of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. may be one of the most important since his assassination on April 4, 1968.

As press freedom reaches historic lows and journalists face unprecedented threats, civic groups that educate themselves on critical issues offer hope for preserving democratic institutions.

As Republican tax cuts slash Medicaid and SNAP benefits, thousands of families face impossible decisions while Congress plans $1 billion for Trump's White House ballroom.

Pennsylvania colleges face economic and cultural losses as stricter immigration policies reduce international student enrollment.

Have fun playing games, trying Japanese food and shopping for antiques July 18 and 19 are the dates for this year's Japanese Bazaar.

Obon dance and festival takes place August 8 The Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church (SACBC) invites all community members to their annual Festival of Obon on Saturday, Aug. 8.

At a Central Penn College conference, Republican and Democratic leaders showed students that bridging partisan divides is still possible, offering a rare glimpse of cooperation in an era of political rancor.

CM Niroula, a leader in Pennsylvania's Bhutanese community, wrote a heartfelt and moving opinion piece this week — “Success doesn't protect refugees from suicide, and our community needs help now.”

This time a year ago, Durre Sharif was in a nightmare no mother ever wants to even imagine. She sat in hospital room not knowing if her 6-year-old son would live or die.

Each year, PennLive honors people and organizations in our community who advocate for social justice, equity and inclusion.