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The American Cancer Society wants to stop the trend and for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month there's a new message: colonoscopies are not only the first step for detection.
The average starting salary for the positions is $60,000 per year.
Division I newcomer Bellarmine defeated Jacksonville in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament, handing the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament to regular-season champion Jacksonville State.
A viewing is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church. The funeral follows at 11 a.m.
PPA General Counsel Dennis Weldon will step in on an interim basis to assume the duties of the executive director.
Philadelphia police said she was taken from her home on North Judson Street by her father, Darren Saunders.
The mandate is one of the last remaining broad requirements that Americans wear masks in public places.
Police say they've arrested a 26-year-old man who is allegedly responsible for the shooting.
It happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday on the 5500 block of Greenway Avenue.
Unfortunately, the prices at the gas pump just keep going up. Overnight, the national average reached $4.32 per gallon.
The Cavan Society was started back in 1907 and has had a float in the parade for more than two decades, but the group's float wouldn't be possible without the help of a father-son duo.
The crash is currently under investigation.
The building suffered heavy damage.
The Briarcliffe firehouse was initially suspended for 30 days, now an additional 60 days have been added to that.
Illya Zayarchenko will be heading to his homeland of Ukraine in the coming days to work as a translator on the border of Hungary.
The ongoing tariff war means brides-to-be may be facing more than just wedding jitters. Tariffs and new import fees are hitting the bridal industry, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Overnight temperatures in Philadelphia were reaching the low 30s with a wind chill in the mid-20s in the city. Out in Media, Pennsylvania, temperatures were a few degrees cooler and threatening the peach trees at Linvilla Orchards. Jan Carabeo is there as farmers lit fires to keep the crops warm through the night.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday mornings low temperatures will be below freezing in the Philadelphia region.
If your kids want to hang out at the Cherry Hill Mall on Saturday nights, an adult will need to be with them. The mall has implemented a parental supervision policy to provide what they are calling a safe and family-friendly shopping environment.
A New Jersey woman faces multiple charges after she allegedly tried to hire someone to kill a Philadelphia police officer and his daughter, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 after an argument turned physical. The suspect is being charged with murder as a hate crime.
The Philadelphia-area couple known for their dance content has been together for more than 30 years.
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended early amid a hazing investigation.
Passing showers and storms will move through the Philadelphia region Wednesday.
A 17-year-old boy was injured in an apparent accidental shooting in South Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
The Philadelphia-area couple known for their dance content has been together for more than 30 years.
A 17-year-old boy was injured in an apparent accidental shooting in South Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
A bear was spotted in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, on Tuesday, police said.
Principals from six Philly schools say the tax would help close the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
Three men were exonerated after spending decades in prison for the death of Essie Thomas in Philadelphia, officials say.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
Gunnar Pearson, 28, was killed when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended early amid a hazing investigation.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
One of the nation's top liberal arts colleges will soon be more affordable. In 2027, Swarthmore College will start offering financial aid that exceeds the cost of tuition for students from households with income under $200,000.
Sun, high pressure and moderate temperatures return to the Philadelphia area after a wet Wednesday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Tim and Tolly Sherry have been married more than 30 years, dancing together for decades. Now they're performing together on Instagram and TikTok on their account @TimTokSherry with videos generating millions of views. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Philadelphia is a foodie city with plenty to be proud of — including family businesses like Dietz & Watson, which makes hot dogs, hams and sausages in the Northeast after starting in Old City in 1939. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Police were on the scene of a crash at Cottman Avenue and Large Street in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.