Philadelphia City Council To Hold Hearing On Verizon's Alleged FiOS Delays
The vote, backed by Councilman Jim Kenney, came despite a plea from Verizon that no hearing is needed.
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The vote, backed by Councilman Jim Kenney, came despite a plea from Verizon that no hearing is needed.
On Tuesday, voters in the Monroe Township, Franklin Township, and Delsea Regional districts rejected school budgets in local elections.
The panelists agreed that it's nearly impossible to accurately measure the value of wins and losses to the region's economy.
Pennsylvania's new law governing Marcellus shale gas drilling -- Act 13 -- bars doctors and other health professions from sharing information about what chemicals are used in the process.
About a dozen activists marched outside Aqua's headquarters on West Lancaster Avenue, protesting the planned construction of a water pumping station for fracking.
The city's Department of Licenses and Inspections has filed three new citations on a property at 726 Market Street owned by the Lichtenstein brothers of Brooklyn, NY, who also own the building where two firefighters were killed last week in a huge blaze.
Call it speed-dating, business style.
Supporters of Philadelphia's vast Fairmount Park system packed City Council chambers on Tuesday, urging the lawmakers to restore park system funding that has been cut in recent years.
Young Sam Ostrey posed as a newsboy to help attendees recapture those early days.
The "Home2Suites by Hilton" will rise on the corner of 12th and Arch Streets, across the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market.
Organizers say today is the day the average woman has to work into 2012 to equal what the average man made in 2011.
The federal government is forcing Google to cough up $25,000 in fines following an investigation into how it collected piles of personal information, like e-mails, from wireless networks.
The zoo put up cash prizes for schools to create art campaigns that illustrate the connection between palm oil -- an ingredient in products including snack chips, crackers, and candy -- and the habitat of the orangutan.
Some two thousand Philadelphia-area parishoners will have to change to another church, come July 1st.
A small South Jersey digital content marketing firm has a big break, as its DVDs are now being sold in 1,300 Wal-Mart stores.
Gabrielle Amarando, who is linked to a house on West Chew Avenue owned by Eugene Horsch, had "the biggest personality," her friend said.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
The PPA program uses cameras to track how long a car is in a loading zone and issues penalties if you stay too long.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Gabrielle Amarando, who is linked to a house on West Chew Avenue owned by Eugene Horsch, had "the biggest personality," her friend said.
The PPA program uses cameras to track how long a car is in a loading zone and issues penalties if you stay too long.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
Rashaad Oliver was arrested and charged with shooting three people at a home in Norristown earlier this month, officials say.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
Ashley Levin, who says she was a childhood friend of Gabrielle Amarando, said she was "a wonderful person" who could always make everyone laugh. Police said this week that they believe Amarando, who has been missing since 2012, is dead, based in evidence they found inside a house on West Chew Avenue in the Olney section of Philadelphia.
Fists were thrown, and general manager Howie Roseman chatted with Moro Ojomo and Fred Johnson after the first fight of the Eagles' training camp Thursday. No video has emerged, but some players were talking about it.
A massive fight between defensive tackle Moro Ojomo and offensive lineman Fred Johnson broke out Thursday during the Eagles' final practice before their first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Philadelphia area can expect hot but cloudy weather on Friday before a sunny Saturday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
The home shopping juggernaut employs around 2,400 people at its West Chester, Pennsylvania, headquarters.