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FBI offering $5K reward for info on missing man last seen in Delco
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Attorneys call report clearing Quakertown chief of wrongdoing in brawl flawed
Attorneys for the teens who were arrested after getting into a physical confrontation with the Quakertown police chief are calling the report clearing him biased.
Police searching for 5 men wanted in rape, burglary at Chinatown business
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Pa. congressman says incident at press gala raises security concerns
After a gunman was stopped near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pennsylvania Rep. Fitzpatrick discusses security.
Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
Eagles exercise 5th-year options for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday, the team announced.
Man slashed person's neck on Main Street in Newark, police say
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Meet the electronics-sniffing dog that's helping PPD's SVU solve crimes
The Philadelphia Police Department has an electronics-sniffing dog named Cache, helping SVU detect hidden electronic devices.
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Philadelphia will temporarily open some storefronts in Market East this summer
Local businesses will open pop-up locations on Market Street between 9th and 10th streets this summer.
Infant found dead inside Northern Liberties apartment, police say
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, police said.
Seasonable Monday night in Philadelphia region, more rain on the way
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
How a former Temple men's basketball player is giving back after learning from John Chaney
Julian Dunkley, who played at Cherry Hill West, Temple and overseas professionally, is giving back through his basketball program called "Difference Makers."
Outside review clears Quakertown police chief of wrongdoing in brawl with teenagers
Defense attorneys for the Quakertown teens are calling this latest report biased, incomplete and flawed.
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Seasonable Monday night in Philadelphia region, more rain on the way
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
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Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
North Philly skate rink to become health center expanding access to uninsured
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
A walk in Philly is raising awareness for bladder cancer: "There is hope"
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Free screenings for diabetic eye disease available this weekend
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
Philadelphia area receives an "F" for bad air quality as pollution worsens
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients celebrate donor families with Donor Dash at hospital
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Every punch has a purpose: Philly boxers step into ring to fight cancer
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
This Mütter Museum exhibit explores origins of American pharmacy
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
A pickleball tournament is raising awareness for Parkinson's disease treatment
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
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Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Eagles exercise 5th-year options for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday, the team announced.
How to watch tonight's Game 5 in the Penguins vs. Flyers NHL playoff series
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Embiid returns, but Celtics crush 76ers to take 3-1 series lead
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Nola struggles, allows season-high 6 runs as Phillies lose to Braves
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
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Sisters turn consignment shop into lifeline for foster, adoptive families
Everything inside Heart and Soul'd is donated, and after covering expenses, profits go directly to foster and adoption-related services for families around Delaware County.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church choir taking message of hope on road
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
The bobblehead nun? Beloved Neumann University sister inspires unique fundraiser
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Motivational speaker turns pain into purpose through message of hope
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
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John Adams dreaded Philadelphia summers. So how hot was it in 1776?
In letters to his wife, John Adams complained about the weather in Philadelphia multiple times as the Founding Fathers worked at Independence Hall.
John Adams dreaded Philadelphia summers while fighting for independence
Back when our Founding Fathers fought for freedom, independence wasn't the only battle John Adams faced in 1776.
Curtis Arboretum offers "back-to-earth feel" as Montgomery County gears up for America's 250th
Montgomery County residents geared up to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, but in Wyncote, Cheltenham Township, visitors took some quiet time to reflect.
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FBI offering $5K reward for info on missing man last seen in Delco
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Attorneys call report clearing Quakertown chief of wrongdoing in brawl flawed
Attorneys for the teens who were arrested after getting into a physical confrontation with the Quakertown police chief are calling the report clearing him biased.
Police searching for 5 men wanted in rape, burglary at Chinatown business
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Pa. congressman says incident at press gala raises security concerns
After a gunman was stopped near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pennsylvania Rep. Fitzpatrick discusses security.
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FBI offering $5K reward for info on missing man last seen in Delco
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Attorneys call report clearing Quakertown chief of wrongdoing in brawl flawed
Attorneys for the teens who were arrested after getting into a physical confrontation with the Quakertown police chief are calling the report clearing him biased.
Pa. congressman says incident at press gala raises security concerns
After a gunman was stopped near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pennsylvania Rep. Fitzpatrick discusses security.
Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
Meet the electronics-sniffing dog that's helping PPD's SVU solve crimes
The Philadelphia Police Department has an electronics-sniffing dog named Cache, helping SVU detect hidden electronic devices.
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2 workers hospitalized after electric shock in Ocean City
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey drought threatens crops, raising fears of higher prices
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Bat found in Haddonfield attic tests positive for rabies, 3 cats exposed
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Grand Opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden, New Jersey
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
Ramapo College DNA team identifies 1979 murder victim as cold case heats up
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
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FBI offering $5K reward for info on missing man last seen in Delco
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Man slashed person's neck on Main Street in Newark, police say
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Norristown man arrested for leading intrastate retail theft ring
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson, DSU allowed locker room assault, "tough guy" culture, lawsuit says
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
Delawareans being asked to keep eye out for mystery seeds in mail
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
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Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
North Philly skate rink to become health center expanding access to uninsured
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
A walk in Philly is raising awareness for bladder cancer: "There is hope"
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Free screenings for diabetic eye disease available this weekend
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
Philadelphia area receives an "F" for bad air quality as pollution worsens
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
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Bimbo Bakeries moves headquarters to Texas after 17 years in Philadelphia area
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Surging gas prices hit Philadelphia-area transportation businesses
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA cancels 2,000 hotel rooms in Philadelphia ahead of World Cup matches
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia to reopen Friday after small fire
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
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I-95 South reopens after van fire in Northeast Philadelphia
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
I-95 construction could cause headaches at sports complex
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
PPA warning period ends for school zone speed camera enforcement
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Video shows moment car runs red light and kills driver, dog in West Philly
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
Tractor-trailer driver killed in crash on Rt. 295 in Marlton
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
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Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Eagles exercise 5th-year options for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday, the team announced.
How to watch tonight's Game 5 in the Penguins vs. Flyers NHL playoff series
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Embiid returns, but Celtics crush 76ers to take 3-1 series lead
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Nola struggles, allows season-high 6 runs as Phillies lose to Braves
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
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Exhibit featuring Rocky Balboa opens at Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
Florence + the Machine moves Philly concert to A.C. due to NHL playoffs
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam brings high-flying action to the Linc on Saturday
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Chester renames street for R&B artist Avery*Sunshine in hometown tribute
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Pennsylvania holding free concert series to celebrate America's 250th
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
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Philadelphia school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
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.
High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Philadelphia will temporarily open some storefronts in Market East this summer
Local businesses will open pop-up locations on Market Street between 9th and 10th streets this summer.
Infant found dead inside Northern Liberties apartment, police say
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, police said.
Seasonable Monday night in Philadelphia region, more rain on the way
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
How a former Temple men's basketball player is giving back after learning from John Chaney
Julian Dunkley, who played at Cherry Hill West, Temple and overseas professionally, is giving back through his basketball program called "Difference Makers."
Outside review clears Quakertown police chief of wrongdoing in brawl with teenagers
Defense attorneys for the Quakertown teens are calling this latest report biased, incomplete and flawed.