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While most of us would recoil in horror from such dangerous suggestions, adolescents and young adults continue to be susceptible to social media dares like these, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
Police say the girl was inside a home on the 2200 block of Brighton Street when she was attacked by two dogs.
While Eagles fans soak in their team's 2-0 start to the season, offensive lineman Lane Johnson has a message for anyone going through a bad day, or struggling with their mental health.
Several organizations joined forces to make sure everyone eligible to vote is registered.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver stayed on location.
He was transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center where he was placed in stable condition.
The expansion plan includes three new clinical towers with more than 100 private rooms and additional teaching space.
The repair process had to be canceled once already in August due to permit issues.
A woman was left with minor injuries.
To celebrate National Voter Registration Day, places like the Philadelphia NAACP are hosting several clinics to educate voters on what they need to know before Election Day.
They'll concentrate on the areas of Chestnut and Market Streets, and JFK Boulevard.
Officials say three high school-aged kids and the bus driver were on the school bus when the crash happened.
Each year, the named Youth Poet Laureate receives a scholarship and engages with Philadelphia citizens through readings, events and a special project of their choosing.
It's hard to draw it up any better if you're an Eagles fan. Jalen Hurts looked like an MVP candidate, the defense made big plays all night long and the party was on in South Philadelphia as fans celebrated a perfect 2-0 start to the season.
The accident happened at 8th and Market Streets.
Six businesses that were involved in medical sales were able to begin their recreational sales at a total of 12 locations, Gov. Matt Meyer's office said.
Members of the Philadelphia Fire Department and the American Red Cross visited homes on the 3100 block of Stirling Street to meet with residents, give advice about fire safety and install free smoke alarms. According to PFD, they've installed about 6,500 smoke alarms in Philadelphia homes so far this year.
The West Philadelphia rec center and pool where five people were shot this week will reopen on Saturday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, customers can make their own scented candle with various ingredients, including dried flowers. And the business holds a place in history as the first Black-owned business on New Hope's Main Street, according to the local Chamber of Commerce. Eva Andersen reports.
A viral Philadelphia artist is redefining crocheting as she turns yarn into jaw-dropping street art. You might have seen her pieces around the city of Philadelphia. Chandler Lutz introduces us to the woman behind the yarn stitchings.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Kensington High School students will start the school year at a temporary Northeast Philadelphia location after asbestos concerns forced the school to relocate from its usual building.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Dover shortly after 6 p.m.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
East Side Little League of West Chester is the latest team from the Philadelphia region to make the Little League Baseball World Series.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The evening will be quite nice too with clear skies and temperatures in the 70’s. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Professional women's tennis returned to Philadelphia on Sunday for the first time in more than two decades, drawing a sold-out crowd for the opening day of the Ennoble Care Philly Open. Eva Andersen reports.
Philadelphia barbers team up with YMCA to give students free haircuts before school begins Monday.
The first phase of SEPTA's "New Bus Network" — an overhaul of Philadelphia's bus system — begins Sunday.
A back-to-school giveaway brought together young students and their families for a pizza party in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood.