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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Norristown school helps fight food insecurity with a hydroponic garden
A Norristown school is helping fight local food insecurity with Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
"Miracle on West Chester Pike" as parish raises $1.7 million to repair ceiling
Saint Laurence Catholic Church is surviving and thriving after raising $1.7 million to remove a massive asbestos tile ceiling.
Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
5 hospitalized after explosion at New Jersey home; cause is unknown
Police say five people were transported to hospitals by helicopters after an explosion at a home in West Milford, New Jersey.
Prosecutors: Menendez, wife got gold bars, cash, Mercedes in "corrupt relationship"
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
Over 80 UAW members in Bucks County joined nationwide strike
Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. They left the General Motors Distribution and Customer Care Center in Langhorne.
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Ophelia brings power outages, downs branches
Andrew Kozak has the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia and its impacts.
NEXT Weather: High winds, rain from Ophelia blowing cameras around
Winds are whipping as the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia pushes north, Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
NEXT Weather: Where is Tropical Storm Ophelia and how strong will it be when it reaches our region?
Tammie Souza and Andrew Kozak have team coverage as Ophelia is bringing rain and high winds.
Wind gust of 64 mph reported in Lewes, Del.; ponding on roads in Cape May
Rain from Tropical Storm Ophelia is already washing out parts of our region Saturday.
Atlantic City, NJ could see flooding at high tide from Ophelia
Rain is coming down - it already waterlogged one of our news cameras. Wakisha Bailey reports from Atlantic City.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel thanks fans on social media after suffering stroke
Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel thanked fans on social media for their support after he suffered a stroke over the weekend.
Doctors recommend to get the updated COVID boosters that are now available
The newest version provides the best coverage, and these updated shots come as cases are growing.
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Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
Eagles-Buccaneers Monday Night Football: Anytime TD bets
In a matchup of undefeated teams, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 3.
Castellanos drives in four, sets career high in RBIs, to lift Phillies over Mets
Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs to set a career high for RBIs in a season and the Philadelphia Phillies maintained their hold on the top NL wild-card spot with a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets.
Fantasy football Week 3: Thoughts on Swift, Gainwell, Akers trade, more
The running back position has been depleted by injuries so far this season. Here are some thoughts on the Eagles' running back room, the Cam Akers trade to the Vikings and more as we head into Week 3.
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Cold case solved: Arrest made in decade-old murder of Gloucester Township woman
Just eight days after a recent CBS Mysteries report profiled Reiff's case, an arrest has finally been made.
Investigators confident murder of Gloucester Township mother Carol Reiff will have resolution
It's been nearly 10 years since Carol Reiff, a beloved mother and friend from Gloucester Township, was found murdered in a wooded area not far from Route 42.
Mysteries: Mother of 18-year-old killed in West Oak Lane remembers son as "gentle giant"
In 2021, 18-year-old Shaquille Barbour was shot and killed while he rode his bike home from a corner store in Philadelphia.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart defects
Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has survived 16 heart surgeries while battling congenital heart defects, got to play at the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course in northern California.
Camden woman working to help young people after losing husband to gun violence
A Camden woman who lost her husband to gun violence is making it her life's work to heal the community, one family at a time.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teenagers by combining creativity and culture
In this class for teens, the students start with vision boards, full of color, pictures, and textures that inspire them.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Last year, Sinister Mopar was able to get six tons worth of food. They hope to double that total this year.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
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Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 27: Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer
Kapadia joined Pat to preview Eagles training camp and the 2023 season after the Birds made a run to the Super Bowl last season.
Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 24: Jake Fischer, Jonathan Tannenwald
Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports and Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer joined Pat on the latest Gallen of Questions Podcast to talk about the Sixers, Union and more.
Pat Gallen and Don Bell talk Sixers hiring Nick Nurse
The Sixers hired Nurse to replace Doc Rivers. Pat Gallen and Don Bell broke down the move.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Norristown school helps fight food insecurity with a hydroponic garden
A Norristown school is helping fight local food insecurity with Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
"Miracle on West Chester Pike" as parish raises $1.7 million to repair ceiling
Saint Laurence Catholic Church is surviving and thriving after raising $1.7 million to remove a massive asbestos tile ceiling.
Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Norristown school helps fight food insecurity with a hydroponic garden
A Norristown school is helping fight local food insecurity with Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden.
"Miracle on West Chester Pike" as parish raises $1.7 million to repair ceiling
Saint Laurence Catholic Church is surviving and thriving after raising $1.7 million to remove a massive asbestos tile ceiling.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Over 80 UAW members in Bucks County joined nationwide strike
Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. They left the General Motors Distribution and Customer Care Center in Langhorne.
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Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Prosecutors: Menendez, wife got gold bars, cash, Mercedes in "corrupt relationship"
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
"It's up to Mother Nature": Jersey Shore preps for Tropical Storm Ophelia
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds but some of the worst will be down the Jersey Shore.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
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Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
NEXT Weather: Crisp morning before more September sun
There's plenty of sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures this week.
Hunter Biden sues the IRS, alleging agents illegally released his tax information
Hunter Biden alleges the IRS unlawfully disclosed his tax return information and did not establish safeguards to ensure the confidentiality of his records.
Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Lines home from Eagles games this season
SEPTA re-upped its partnership with sportsbook Unibet to again offer Eagles fans free rides home from NRG Station this season.
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Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
Eagles-Buccaneers Monday Night Football: Anytime TD bets
In a matchup of undefeated teams, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 3.
Castellanos drives in four, sets career high in RBIs, to lift Phillies over Mets
Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs to set a career high for RBIs in a season and the Philadelphia Phillies maintained their hold on the top NL wild-card spot with a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets.
Fantasy football Week 3: Thoughts on Swift, Gainwell, Akers trade, more
The running back position has been depleted by injuries so far this season. Here are some thoughts on the Eagles' running back room, the Cam Akers trade to the Vikings and more as we head into Week 3.
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Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
Kimmel Cultural Campus, Philadelphia Orchestra launch new 2023/2024 performance line-up
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is kicking off its upcoming performances with live shows and fun activities for all ages.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Focusing on the Future
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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Ophelia brings power outages, downs branches
Andrew Kozak has the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia and its impacts.
NEXT Weather: High winds, rain from Ophelia blowing cameras around
Winds are whipping as the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia pushes north, Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
NEXT Weather: Where is Tropical Storm Ophelia and how strong will it be when it reaches our region?
Tammie Souza and Andrew Kozak have team coverage as Ophelia is bringing rain and high winds.
Wind gust of 64 mph reported in Lewes, Del.; ponding on roads in Cape May
Rain from Tropical Storm Ophelia is already washing out parts of our region Saturday.
Atlantic City, NJ could see flooding at high tide from Ophelia
Rain is coming down - it already waterlogged one of our news cameras. Wakisha Bailey reports from Atlantic City.