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My fellow Americans, tonight we gather on what is no doubt another historically cold night in our nation's capital. But while our bodies may be cold our love for America has never been warmer and the state of our union has never been stronger.
The New Jersey state legislature has formed a new joint bi-partisan committee to investigate the George Washington Bridge scandal.
From Capitol Hill to corporate headquarters, there appears to be little appetite for sweeping changes to protect your personal information.
State representative Brendan Boyle (D-Phila.) says a mandatory Holocaust curriculum is needed because of the growing notion that the Holocaust was a hoax.
State representative Jose "JP" Miranda and his sister, Michelle Wilson, are charged with criminal conspiracy, perjury, and conflict of interest.
Former court administrator William Hird pleaded guilty to 18 counts of mail and wire fraud and lying to investigators.
"We need the BRT right now," Councilman Mark Squilla says. "We need them to have these hearings. We need them to make sure they're fair and as soon as possible."
Governor Tom Corbett and his budget secretary have used stark terms to discuss the state of Pennsylvania's public-sector pensions, a topic that many expect to be addressed when their 2014-15 budget proposal is unveiled in a little more than a week.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has taken a couple serious hits in the court of public opinion in the wake of Bridgegate.
Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Union County), who chairs the state senate's Judiciary Committee, says the war on marijuana has gone nowhere and it just makes sense to make marijuana available legally to those over 21.
In light of Bridgegate and the Governor's insistence he knew nothing of what underlings were doing, it turned out to be a very poignant question.
Those tuned into Wednesday afternoon's Dick Morris Program with Gary R'nel heard Dick's frustration with Congress' inability to curb President Obama from using Executive Orders.
Dom Giordano spoke with New Jersey Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon, a Republican from the state's 13th legislative district about Governor Chris Christie's pocket veto of a bill that would regulate how law enforcement agencies operate drones.
"We worked hard at the end of the session to try to advance good legislation that had bipartisan support, and most of those bills did," said state senate president Steve Sweeney. "It was quite a surprise to see so many vetoed."
Council president Darrell Clarke, who also represents the district where the tower will be located, says there will be meetings for residents to voice concerns.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Swarthmore College is making it more affordable for students to attend the liberal arts school in Delaware County.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
A Chester police officer was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after he was assaulted by a suspect, law enforcement sources said.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Swarthmore College is making it more affordable for students to attend the liberal arts school in Delaware County.
A Chester police officer was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after he was assaulted by a suspect, law enforcement sources said.
Philly Pride 365 will honor music icon Patti LaBelle during the 2026 festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on June 7.
Neighbors say this is the second time they've dealt with a water main break in the past few months.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
Gunnar Pearson, 28, was killed when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
A Chester police officer was taken to the hospital after a dangerous encounter with a suspect. Ross DiMattei has more on the investigation.
Residents in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia say they weren't able to shower or run water before school and work Tuesday morning after a water main break. Ray Strickland reports.
For the next two months, roads around Lemon Hill in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park will be closed as the area is transformed into the site of the FIFA Fan Festival, a massive watch party and fan-activation experience for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brandon Goldner reports.
After a soggy Memorial Day Weekend, Tuesday brings us clouds and warmer temperatures with no rain. Just a day late! Meanwhile, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking the return of showers for Wednesday.
Voters in the Garden State head to the polls on Monday as the early in-person voting period begins ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary election. Polls are open May 26-May 31 before Election Day.