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Tossing a football around on the lawn is a pastime that most of us have enjoyed at one time or another. But for Fred Hafer, throwing a football to his son Peter launched an idea into the future... like a ball out of a cannon.
The chairman of Montgomery County's Board of Commissioners will officially announce Tuesday that he is running for Attorney General.
A state trooper who was critically wounded in a 2014 ambush outside his barracks in northeastern Pennsylvania will attend President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.
Even though no one hit the Powerball jackpot, someone in Philadelphia came pretty close.
Authorities say a stabbing suspect gave them his twin brother's identification, leading them to search for the wrong man.
Bill Cosby's lawyers say recent criminal charges filed against him in Pennsylvania violate a prosecutor's pledge he would never be charged over a 2004 encounter with a Temple University employee.
Police have released surveillance video of a Buddhist monk as he was robbed inside a Sunoco in South Philadelphia on Sunday, January 3.
After the warmest December on record, January is starting to show more signs of Winter.
On Monday, authorities arrested 22-year-old Amir Saunders for allegedly committing a pair of carjackings in Bensalem.
Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania is making a big announcement today.
More than 900,000 Pennsylvanians and nearly 800,000 players from New Jersey won smaller prizes, with a single winner from the Commonwealth winning $1 million.
Pennsylvania may soon to find itself in a situation not seen in decades: a divided government wrestling with a second budget proposal while the first one is still not completed.
A rush of action before Christmas over pressing concerns about schools and social services agencies staying open in January has been replaced by a new, bitter round of partisan finger-pointing and a completely new timeline.
After regaining your composure, Miller says the most important thing is to do is get your John Hancock on the back of that ticket.
Some city high school students are learning about science by ordering sushi, and what they discover may surprise you.
Officials say they will announce arrests of "numerous members" of a drug trafficking organization that operated primarily in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
Officials say they will announce arrests of "numerous members" of a drug trafficking organization that operated primarily in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
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.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man was charged in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in Deptford dead Monday night.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
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.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Andrew Painter dominated in his major league debut as the Phillies beat the Nationals 3-2.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
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.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
We don't always do what we know is right when it comes to finances, like saving more or paying down debt. But Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, of Penn's Wharton School, says we're more likely to take positive action when we commit ahead of time. Josh Sidorowicz has more in this preview of the In Your Corner podcast – watch the full episode with Dr. De La Rosa on our YouTube channel now.
The Artemis II rocket launch today is the first time NASA is flying to the moon in over 50 years. Here's more on when it happens and what the mission will entail. Wakisha Bailey reports.
SEPTA's automated trolley enforcement officially starts Wednesday, April 1 after a monthlong warning period. Over 30 trolley cars are equipped with AI-powered cameras that can catch drivers violating parking restrictions and issue $51 fines. Jan Carabeo reports from University City.
Rain will hold off until the midafternoon Wednesday before showers and storms move through. We could reach a new record high temperature with enough warming before the storms arrive, and showers could stick around for a much cooler Thursday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore reports.
Iron Hill Brewery is reopening 5 locations that were shut down as the chain dealt with financial issues.