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This week, Cherelle Parker made history by becoming the first female mayor of Philadelphia, the region is preparing for the first winter storm of 2024 and much more.
By the time the project is complete, a majority of Atlantic City will be covered and officials hope it will help stop crime before it starts.
The Columbus Blue Jackets came back to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Temple Health joins Cooper, Main Line Health, University of Pennsylvania Health System and Jefferson Health in requiring masks amid a surge in respiratory illnesses in the area.
From new leaders in Philadelphia's City Hall to potential trouble on the presidential campaign trail, here's what we're watching this new year.
Multiple agencies are investigating the shooting that left 44-year-old Ada Ortiz and her 1-year-old grandson dead in Allentown.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health confirms at least four cases of measles in the area and is warning the public about additional possible exposures.
A man died after being struck by a SEPTA subway train in Philadelphia's University City section on Thursday following a "physical altercation," SEPTA police said.
Strong coastal storms have been causing major beach erosion, and this weekend's weather could make things worse.
For decades, Albright's in South Whitehall Township has served as the hub for do-it-yourself projects and for winter storm essentials.
Technology helps PennDOT keep track of traffic and road conditions.
COVID and influenza cases are increasing dramatically in some parts of the Philadelphia region and hospitalizations are also rising.
Mayor Dave Fleisher said NJDOT is not notifying small businesses and surrounding communities about construction changes resulting from the project.
Human remains were found in a swampy area next to the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
Bill Kelly says the sun will return on Friday in the Philadelphia region after Thursday's storms. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Seven months after a fire destroyed more than 80% of its manufacturing facility, SPS Technologies is moving forward with plans to rebuild, bringing hope, stability and jobs back to the Abington community.
One of the resolutions condemned the Trump administration's use of the National Guard in American cities.
Bill Kelly has the latest on the storms hitting the Philadelphia region on Thursday.
There’s a warning for business owners in Gloucester Township. Scammers are using counterfeit cash from movie props at several stores around town. It looks just like real cash but the phony bills say motion picture use on the front and back. Police said businesses should make sure to use counterfeit pens and detector lights or look for watermarks and holograms to see if the cash is legit.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has postponed a vote on a controversial plan that would close 17 public schools.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
Christopher Battle, a suspect in the 2025 mass shooting in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia, turned himself in, police said.
A person who was shot in Chester was found bleeding in the parking lot of the Ridley Township Wendy's early Thursday morning, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
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.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
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.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Sixers star Joel Embiid participated in parts of Thursday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Boston.
The 2026 NFL draft is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's who the Philadelphia Eagles have picked so far.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
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 is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we approach the weekend.
A vigil was held at Farrell Stadium at West Chester University for Garrett Nicholas, who was hit and killed by a car in April.
A Delaware State University football player says he suffered severe injuries after he was attacked in the locker room last year. Now he's suing the school and coach DeSean Jackson.
Bill Kelly is tracking rain for the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Mural Arts is planning to create a mural for Robert, who died in 2025.