Local Casino Operator to Fund Norristown's July 4th Fireworks Display
This is good news for some local business owners who were planning to hit the streets this weekend to try to raise enough money for the fireworks.
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This is good news for some local business owners who were planning to hit the streets this weekend to try to raise enough money for the fireworks.
"A proper plan of demolition would have had temporary bracing to keep that wall in a stable situation, so that you can bring it down in a controlled manner," says a Drexel University professor of civil engineering.
A private manager has been retained by the Pennsylvania Convention Center to run the day-to-day operations, in an effort to reverse a trend of lagging bookings of future conventions, meetings and trade shows.
It's a big weekend for the Alex's Lemonade Stands cancer charity, and Eastern State Penitentiary will be serving its visitors prison slop!
The state senate approved a plan that would lift a cap on wholesale gasoline taxes and would increase vehicle fees and fines for moving violation.
Philadelphia officials are hoping to expand a new model for providing after-school and summer activities for youth.
Campbell's Soup Co. owns the property now, and company spokesman Anthony Sanzio says the building is being razed over the next eight weeks to make way for an office park.
The career opportunity networking site "Linked In" has revamped its "Who's Viewed Your Profile" feature, giving users a snapshot of who, what, and how they are being viewed.
A new study quantifies what you might feel when you're on a plane: the productivity loss blamed on the ban on electronic devices during takeoffs and landings.
A city council committee has approved a lease extension between Philadelphia International Airport and the airlines but not before lawmakers raised concerns about how employees of subcontractors are paid.
Craft Beer companies are no longer turning their noses up at the notion of distributing their products in cans.
The lieutenant governor accused the ranking Democrat on the panel of impugning the character of Corbett cabinet members.
The mayor and superintendent William Hite rallied outside the statehouse before heading inside to lobby individual legislators, seeking $120 million in extra state money and legislative approval for the city to raise its liquor and cigarette taxes.
"We want to take that big abstract number -- 700,000 -- and show these are real faces, these are real lives," said one demonstration leader.
Women leaders from the greater Philadelphia area will get tips tomorrow on how to "lean in" and move up the corporate ladder.
Police said one person has died and at least two people are missing after a partial parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
ICE agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown are set to leave this week, an official said.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
ICE agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown are set to leave this week, an official said.
Tina Koren, the tax collector in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, is accused of using her job to harass her neighbors.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Police said one person has died and two people are missing after a partial parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
With Memorial Day less than seven weeks away, several shore points are working to replenish their beaches after severe erosion.
"Kidneys Kount" was written by Kendall Brunson, who survived nearly a decade on dialysis before finally receiving a kidney.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Lopes also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, and managed the Milwaukee Brewers for three seasons.
Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid.
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.
A four-run seventh inning fueled by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm propelled the Phillies to a come-from-behind win over the San Francisco Giants Monday night.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport last month amid the partial government shutdown are set to leave this week, an airport official said Wednesday.
A group of Garnet Valley High School students visited Bethel Springs Elementary School on Wednesday to teach third graders how to use their phones without becoming addicted. Madeleine Wright reports.
Students in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday acted out a mock crash to educate their peers about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.
One person has died, and two people are missing after a partial collapse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage under construction in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood Wednesday. Nikki DeMentri and Ross DiMattei report.
Philadelphia sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested and charged with simple assault Wednesday, court documents show. He is accused of hitting his fiancee during an argument, according to Lower Merion Township police.
