FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia shuts down as storms threaten region

Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.

• Jul 5

2026 Men's World Cup in Philadelphia by the numbers

In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.

• Jul 5

Several people shot in Philadelphia over July 4th weekend, police say

Police in Philadelphia are investigating multiple fatal shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, officials say.

• Jul 5

Thousands without power in Philadelphia area after severe storms on July 4

Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.

• Jul 5

Phillies' Luzardo dominates in win over Royals

Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.

• Jul 5

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Philadelphia region Sunday night

With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.

• Jul 5

Brandon Marsh named All-Star starter; Sánchez, Harper, Schwarber also named to team

Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.

• Jul 8

The Roots perform at Philly's Fourth of July concert after weather delay

Philadelphia's July 4th concert resumed after midnight after a severe thunderstorm warning forced the show to pause and prompted an evacuation of the Ben Franklin Parkway.

• Jul 5

World Cup fans celebrate America's 250th birthday in Philadelphia

Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia as fans celebrated the joy of soccer's biggest tournament and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

• Jul 4

Conshohocken families celebrate July 4th Soap Box Derby tradition despite heat

Generations of families gathered in Conshohocken to celebrate the 75th running of its annual Soap Box Derby, a Fourth of July tradition that continues to bring racers year after year.

• Jul 4

Mayor Parker honors Colman Domingo, Philly natives with freedom awards

Mayor Cherelle Parker honored Philly natives including Colman Domingo and Gillie Da King during a July Fourth ceremony.

• Jul 5

Founded in Philly: Celebrating Philadelphia's role in America's story

As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're looking back at Philadelphia's role in United States history.

• Jul 5

Suspected lightning strike sparks fire at church in Medford, officials say

A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.

• Jul 4

Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion

Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.

• Jul 4

U.S. buries time capsule to be opened on nation's 500th anniversary

A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.

• Jul 4

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