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Councilman David Oh is introducing a plan to scale back the "resign to run" rule in the Home Rule Charter. Currently, a city elected official must resign as soon as they announce for another office.
The opportunity to try a meal that our forefathers might have enjoyed was snatched from the table by the current members of Congress, who have failed to end the federal budget deadlock.
Their message was against the ongoing shutdown of much of the federal government and in favor of the onset of the latest phase of Obamacare.
"Given the health of the economy, given the other economic and fiscal concerns that voters have, I don't think it's likely to move center stage .. in the short run," says Terry Madonna.
Corbett administration officials say they are bolstered by news that the Obama administration has approved Arkansas' private-option alternative for expanding Medicaid.
Supporters of the legislation say the situation in Philadelphia is shining a new light on the process of teacher furloughs in Pennsylvania.
Many tourist were disappointed as sites run by the federal government were closed due to the government shutdown.
Frank LoBiondo, a South Jersey Republican, says he'll write a check to the US Treasury for every dime he gets while he has to furlough half his staff.
The federal government is in the first day of a partial government shutdown but that hasn't stopped our elected leaders on both sides of the aisle from continuing to try to build their campaign coffers.
A government shutdown would have far-reaching consequences for some, but minimal impact on others.
If the federal government shuts down, what does that mean for those who are relying on a federally insured loan and have a closing date in the near future?
The Democratic-led legislature plans to hold a vote to override Gov. Christie's veto of a measure that would have legalized gay marriages.
"The problem is the extreme right is driving the train, at least in the Congress," Casey said at 30th Street Station.
A New Jersey judge has ruled that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry.
His social media habit raised some eyebrows this week after the website Buzzfeed disclosed that he direct messaged with a stripper from Oregon.
Saturday's storms in Philadelphia knocked down power lines, trees, damaged property and flooded streets.
Residents had to leave their homes in West Philadelphia Saturday when the roof blew off a PHA building.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny and warm weather Sunday before temperatures heat up later this week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Saturday's storms in Philadelphia knocked down power lines, trees, damaged property and flooded streets.
Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
Residents had to leave their homes in West Philadelphia Saturday when the roof blew off a PHA building.
The walk marked its 20th year and brought people together for a cause organizers say remains urgent in Philadelphia.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
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.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, fans can get hands-on batting practice, meet MLB legends and much more.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a mostly sunny and less humid Sunday in the Philadelphia region.
Dogs can quickly overheat on hot and humid days, and the signs are usually pretty obvious.
In West Philly, the storms caused a building to collapse at 58th Street and Lansdowne Avenue.
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died Saturday evening following a "brief and sudden illness," his office said in a statement.
The Philadelphia area can expect warm and sunny weather Sunday before temperatures rise later in the week for another heat wave. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.