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Thomas Paine Plaza reopens Friday after $18 million in renovations
Thomas Paine Plaza, which sits at Broad and Arch streets and faces City Hall, will officially reopen Friday afternoon following an $18 million renovation.
Philly launches "Ring It On" to bring America 250 celebrations to neighborhoods
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared new details about an effort to bring America celebrations to Philadelphia's commercial corridors.
Chris Pronger opens up on time with Flyers, Philly fans, new memoir
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger has a new memoir out and offered some insights on the current playoff team.
Tractor-trailer crashes into overpass on Rt. 295 in Marlton
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Edwards Freeman Nut Company serves sweet memories for future generations
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later.
PECO withdraws requests for electric and gas rate increases
PECO's requested rate increases, if approved, would have spiked electric and gas bills for the average customer by $34.
Comcast Spectacor unveils exact location of new South Philly arena
The new shared arena between the Flyers, Sixers and Philadelphia's WNBA team is planned for where the Spectrum once stood.
QVC Group says it intends to file for bankruptcy to deal with $5B in debt
West Chester, Pennsylvania-based QVC Group announced it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial headwinds.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, fatally shoots self, police say
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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Montgomery County man charged with possessing sexual abuse material
Albert Stroble, of Lower Providence Township, is charged with 150 felony counts related to possession of child sexual abuse material, as well as criminal use of a communication facility, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Driver flees scene after badly damaging Wilmington street; 1 hospitalized
A driver fled the scene in Wilmington after crashing into utility poles, damaging three homes and causing a gas leak, the fire chief says.
2 people found dead inside Wilmington apartment building after neighbors complained of strong odor
A death investigation is underway in Wilmington after two people were found dead inside a rear apartment along the 1300 block of West Seventh Street.
South Jersey dry cleaning company changes name for Flyers' playoff series
A South Jersey dry cleaning is temporarily washing away its name ahead of the Flyers' long-awaited return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Edwards Freeman Nut Company serves sweet memories for future generations
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later. Kim Hudson reports.
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Thousands turn out for Phillies Charities 5K ahead of Opening Day
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
Philly kidney patient teams up with Spicybears for bag to raise awareness
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Temple, site of 1st Philly heart transplant, still making medical history
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
South Philly artist raises awareness for narcolepsy after years of exhaustion
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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76ers beat Magic in NBA play-in tournament; will play Celtics in playoffs
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Hoerner drives in 5 runs, Imanaga strikes out 11 to lead Cubs past Phillies
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Expansion of Stateside Live! includes new rooftop bar, concert stage, more
The $20 million expansion of Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will be unveiled at the end of May, just in time for a slate of big sporting events this summer.
A new mural honoring the Philadelphia Stars is coming this summer
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
Tigers and rookie Kevin McGonigle agree to an 8-year, $150 million extension
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
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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.
New historical marker at N.J.'s Timbuctoo helping preserve Black history
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
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Edwards Freeman Nut Company serves sweet memories for future generations
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later. Kim Hudson reports.
Philly launches "Ring It On" to bring America 250 celebrations to neighborhoods
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared new details about an effort to bring America celebrations to Philadelphia's commercial corridors.
Edwards Freeman Nut Company serves sweet memories for future generations
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later.
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Mayor Parker hosts town hall in South Philly to discuss budget plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
Sunny, slightly cooler Friday in Philadelphia region
The cooldown in the Philadelphia region begins Friday, but it will still be shorts and T-shirt weather.
2 people found dead inside Wilmington apartment building, sources say
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
City Council special committee to investigate CHOP parking garage collapse
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
Flyers-Penguins playoff schedule for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs released
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
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Mayor Parker hosts town hall in South Philly to discuss budget plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
City Council special committee to investigate CHOP parking garage collapse
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
Pa. State Police warn about possible child luring incident in Glen Mills
Police in Delaware County are warning about a possible attempt to lure a child into a car.
Pa. soccer coach, real estate agent charged with possessing child pornography
Pennsylvania real estate agent and youth soccer coach Albert Stroble was arrested and charged for the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Thomas Paine Plaza reopens Friday after $18 million in renovations
Thomas Paine Plaza, which sits at Broad and Arch streets and faces City Hall, will officially reopen Friday afternoon following an $18 million renovation.
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South Jersey dry cleaner washes Penguin name away for NHL playoffs
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Tractor-trailer crashes into overpass on Rt. 295 in Marlton
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Wildwood officials take step toward closing boardwalk for overnight hours
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Man shot near Cherry Hill strip mall, prosecutor's office says
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Family seeks answers after mysterious homicide in Camden leaves little evidence
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
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Driver crashes into utility poles, damages homes in Wilmington
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
2 people found dead inside Wilmington apartment building, sources say
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Over 14,000 bags of fentanyl found in Delaware woods
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Delaware church to reopen this weekend months after propane explosion
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
17-year-old girl shot in Wilmington, Delaware, police say
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
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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.
Wawa recalls 16oz lemonade, iced teas at dozens of Philadelphia-area stores
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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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.
Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia closed after fire
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Sheetz officially opens in Limerick and customers have a message for Wawa
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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Tractor-trailer crashes into overpass on Rt. 295 in Marlton
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Dump truck fire causes large backup on I-76 West in Philadelphia
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
Delays on SEPTA B line this morning after person struck by train
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
City of Philadelphia studying safety issues along Germantown Avenue
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Plane makes emergency landing on Pennsylvania highway, blocks traffic
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
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South Jersey dry cleaner washes Penguin name away for NHL playoffs
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Chris Pronger opens up on time with Flyers, Philly fans, new memoir
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger has a new memoir out and offered some insights on the current playoff team.
Flyers-Penguins playoff schedule for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs released
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Comcast Spectacor unveils exact location of new South Philly arena
The new shared arena between the Flyers, Sixers and Philadelphia's WNBA team is planned for where the Spectrum once stood.
Pat McAfee and Gov. Josh Shapiro make a bet on Penguins-Flyers
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
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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.
Philly's Southeast Asian Market is back Saturday. Here's what to know.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Inside the kitchen of Philadelphia's longest-running jazz club
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
7 Philadelphia restaurants, chefs are 2026 James Beard Award finalists
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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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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Slightly cooler but sunny Friday in Philadelphia region
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be slightly cooler, but more significant changes are on the way. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philly launches "Ring It On" in Point Breeze to bring America 250 celebrations across city
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined city leaders Thursday afternoon in Point Breeze to launch "Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration," a citywide initiative to invest in 20 commercial corridors with activations, beautifications and celebrations.
Mayor Parker talks proposed budget with South Philadelphia residents at town hall
South Philly residents packed the Vare Recreation Center on Morris Street as Parker hosted her "One Philly, One Future" budget town hall series.
Very warm Thursday night in Philadelphia region
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warm Thursday night
Philadelphia City Council committee will investigate deadly Grays Ferry collapse
The parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry left three ironworkers dead.