Philadelphia Awarded $2 Million In Grants To Encourage Small Business Start-Ups
Philadelphia will get $2 million to encourage small business start-ups. The money comes from a new program by the Small Business Administration.
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Philadelphia will get $2 million to encourage small business start-ups. The money comes from a new program by the Small Business Administration.
The US Census Bureau reports that in 2010, more than 46 million people were living in poverty -- an increase of 3 million in just one year, and a 27-year high.
Six groups vying to become custodian of an historic US naval cruiser now berthed in Philadelphia have passed the first hurdle in the takeover process.
Valley Forge Casino officials on Monday took reporters and invited guests on a hard-hat tour of the work that's being done on the casino floor at the Valley Forge Convention Center.
On the agenda in Philadelphia City Council this fall: at least two new plans to ease the tax burden for businesses in the city.
Ending a price with 99-cents is a venerable marketing technique that one expert says probably shouldn't extend to everything.
When flames break out, every second counts. No one knows that more than firefighters -- and in Montgomery County, they recently got a look at a new product that claims to prevent a blaze from spreading and aims to save lives.
Sunoco's announcement that it is getting out of the refinery business has residents of Marcus Hook more than a little worried.
The "Philadelphia Collection" -- a celebration of all things fashion -- kicks off next week in center city.
Some local residents may not be able to watch President Obama's address to Congress about his job creation plan tonight because they may be in line trying to get work at a job fair in Bucks County.
Former Pennsylvania governor and industry consultant Tom Ridge says many of the concerns about the environmental and public health impacts of drilling are "phony hysteria."
The Cape May County Department of Tourism routinely surveys some 600 businesses -- everything from souvenir shops to real estate agencies.
"The benefit would be higher energy efficiency, so you get more output power for the amount of energy that you're putting into the laser," explains Prof. Pritpal Singh of Villanova University.
Mamma D's in Pipersville will get some national exposure tonight when it's featured on the popular program "Restaurant: Impossible" program on the Food Network.
Officials involved in the construction of a new entertainment and shopping complex on the former site of the Spectrum in South Philadelphia provided an update on the project, focusing on the number of jobs the project is creating.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Two people are hospitalized after they were shot near North 5th and St. Paul streets in Philadelphia, police say.
A nanny who was arrested by ICE at PHL is back in Philadelphia after spending a month in federal custody.
Parents and coaches are helping Roman Catholic High School's football team after the training facility they use was damaged.
Saturday in the Philadelphia region will have plenty of sunshine before storms move into the Delaware Valley on Sunday.
Two people are hospitalized after they were shot near North 5th and St. Paul streets in Philadelphia, police say.
Parents and coaches are helping Roman Catholic High School's football team after the training facility they use was damaged.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A nanny who was arrested by ICE at PHL is back in Philadelphia after spending a month in federal custody.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
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.
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.
Parents and coaches are helping Roman Catholic High School's football team after the training facility they use was damaged.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia native Jeremiah Delgado said he is ready to bring the fire to his fight on Friday.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
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.
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.
Fans are excited to welcome UFC to South Philadelphia as fight night comes to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The U.S. Mint in Center City Philadelphia is hosting a "Firstival" event Saturday as part of 52 Weeks of Firsts, a series celebrating America's 250th birthday.
The Philadelphia area can expect a beautiful summer Saturday before rain rolls in for Sunday. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two shootings that happened Friday night are connected. The first wounded one person at Gratz and Diamond streets, while the second 15 minutes later left one person hurt at 25th and Elkhart streets.
Two people are in critical condition after they were shot inside a car on St. Paul Street in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police say.