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The committee co-chair says it hopes to have recommendations by the fall.
Chris Stigall said Ted Cruz is not to blame for rumors that Ben Carson was dropping out of the presidential campaign moments before the Iowa Caucus.
Some Pennsylvania politicians are taking a non traditional campaigning route in an effort to spread their message to voters.
Organizers of the Democratic National Convention expect a $350 million boost to the local economy when the event happens this July.
The Weekly Standard's Jonathan Last looks ahead to the New Hampshire primary.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell calls for the elimination of the Iowa Caucuses.
Ed Rendell and Michael Steele break down the results of the Iowa Caucus.
Hillary Clinton has narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016 race for president.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz swept to victory in Iowa's Republican caucuses Monday, overcoming billionaire Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio. Among Democrats, Bernie Sanders rode a wave of voter enthusiasm to a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a fiery conservative loathed by his own party's leaders, swept to victory in Iowa's Republican caucuses Monday, overcoming billionaire Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took a break from his campaign for the Republican nomination to return to Trenton this week, and spoke with reporters briefly on what he expects as voters finally go to the polls.
Congressman Brendan Boyle confirmed a site in Northeast Philadelphia is being considered as a place to house child migrants detained at the Mexican border.
Experts and pundits react to the last Republican debate in Iowa with Chris Stigall
In six months, Philadelphia takes the national stage again, just as it did with the Pope's visit, when the Democratic National Convention comes to town. Key planners are reaching out to both engage and inform.
Author Jeffrey Lord defends Donald Trump from criticism that he is too out of step with the Republican party to be their presidential nominee.
PECO and the union representing workers reached a tentative agreement Monday night to end the three-day strike.
The largest PPL workforce since Hurricane Sandy was out working on power restoration after rounds of storms hit over the Fourth of July weekend.
The LOVE sculpture has been a symbol of the City of Brotherly Love for 50 years.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap.
The largest PPL workforce since Hurricane Sandy was out working on power restoration after rounds of storms hit over the Fourth of July weekend.
The LOVE sculpture has been a symbol of the City of Brotherly Love for 50 years.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap.
Pennsylvania America Water issued a boil water advisory for residents in parts of Norristown and Plymouth Township because of an equipment failure and loss of pressure.
PECO and the union representing 1,600 workers reached a tentative agreement Monday night to end the three-day strike.
Equipment is in place on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Tuesday for a $19.5 million beach replenishment project.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
Heavy rain flooded buildings and prompted officials to close roads in Philadelphia and Camden.
The Lawnside Historical Society's camp gives middle school students the opportunity to visit sites tied to the fight for freedom.
Ayzia J. Toledo and Henrietta F. Carter died in a crash in Gloucester County, New Jersey, state police say.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
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.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Salvador Perez, Luke Maile, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered and the Kansas City Royals tagged Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for a career-worst nine earned runs in a 15-1 win over Philadelphia.
After trading for Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster deal with the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are in the mix for LeBron James.
The FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia may be over, but the international tournament is helping fight food insecurity.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Tuesday will be cloudy and muggy, but temperatures will feel like a relief after last week's heat wave in the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Multiple vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out in an auto sales lot in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood late Monday night.
Philadelphia is turning its sights toward the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, and crews were out painting the logo on the field this week. This is the fifth time Philly has hosted the All-Star Game, and the first since 1996.
Philadelphia Police say 28-year-old Officer Azieme Lindsey fatally shot Joseph Smithers, who was experiencing a mental health crisis outside St. Christopher's Hospital last week. According to police, Smithers pulled a gun from his waistband at some point, and then Lindsey opened fire.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving equipment into place to pump sand and extend the beach around St. Charles Place in Ocean City, New Jersey. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.