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L&I says the demolition of 239 Chestnut Street is expected to begin during the week of Feb. 26 and will likely take a week to complete.
It happened around 10 p.m. Friday on 3rd Street between Ritner and Porter Streets.
When a man snatched a wallet from a passerby's hand, Tess Aboughoushe ran after him. When she caught him, she invited him for coffee. Why? Because the Canadian woman felt it was the right thing to do.
Bergen County authorities announced the arrest of a man who allegedly assaulted children at a YMCA.
A new program at Philadelphia's Rothman Institute was introduced Friday night in Center City at "The Future Is Now: Medical Cannabis Reception."
The public is invited to attend an art show on Sunday featuring work from students enrolled in 26 Bucks and Montgomery County Public High Schools.
A Pennsylvania father who served a prison term for seriously injuring his infant son about 20 years ago is now charged with homicide because an autopsy determined the injuries caused the son's death in 2015.
Dr. Avram Mack, a forensic child psychiatrist with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania says minors can have a say in their care.
KFC has issued a high-profile, humorous apology for its chicken shortages in the U.K.
A South Jersey Catholic high school slated for closure is getting a new lease on life.
An HBO biopic starring Al Pacino as late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will premiere April 7.
A school district will pay more than $600,000 to the family of a teenager who took his own life after being bullied in 2012.
A fashion house is selling a clear plastic shopping bag for a very hefty price tag.
For a few years, the Cathedral Village Retirement Center in Philadelphia has been commemorating Black History Month with its Black Art Festival.
Federal health officials say the worst of this flu season appears to be over.
Oubre was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Hicks and Spruce Streets in Center City on Saturday night, police said.
The march stepped off on Friday and the students received more than $7,000 in monetary donations from alumni, fraternities, nonprofit organizations and even strangers to support their cause.
Over the past nine months, Rachelly Ocasio has been undergoing chemotherapy at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Overnight, expect the coldest night of the season so far, with the city around 30 degrees, and the suburbs in the 20s, especially north and west.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. broke a rib when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Saturday night in Center City, police said.
New York City confirmed that an application was filed for an event at MSG, but nothing has been publicly confirmed by Swift or Kelce.
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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.
Fans of both Ghana and Croatia invade Philadelphia with nothing but party vibes. Ryan Hughes reports.
As the U.S. Men's National Team gears up for the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Over-40 Men's National Team is celebrating the work to win a bronze medal in the 18th Seniors World Cup. Krystle Rich reports.
Saturday, the Mutter Museum is opening a new exhibit showing how Philadelphia has played a role in American medicine the past 250 years.
A police officer was injured in a hit-and-run in North Philadelphia on Friday night, officials say.
Dangerous high temperatures that could feel like 110 degrees are coming to the Philadelphia region next week. Before then, we're tracking showers and isolated thunderstorms this weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.