John Adams dreaded Philadelphia summers while fighting for independence
Back when our Founding Fathers fought for freedom, independence wasn't the only battle John Adams faced in 1776.
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Back when our Founding Fathers fought for freedom, independence wasn't the only battle John Adams faced in 1776.
Congress Hall in Cape May is preparing for its All-American Cookout this Independence Day. The patriotic party dates back 200 years; however, it's just one of the many ways families are celebrating the Fourth of July this year.
Philadelphia went ahead with Independence Day celebrations on Friday as the strike with AFSCME District Council 33 continued. Mayor Parker spoke at Independence Hall and addressed the labor talks, but it's not clear when both sides are coming back to the table. Josh Sanders and Dan Snyder report.
With negotiations at a standstill, the big question remains: How will Philadelphia clean up a potential mess after the concert and fireworks?
For many, heading down the Jersey Shore for the Fourth of July is a tradition.
Even though city workers are still on strike, Philadelphia's Fourth of July celebrations are still on for Friday.
Celebrating the Fourth of July in the Delaware Valley? We've got you covered. Here's a list of Independence Day parades and fireworks shows this year.
Wednesday was not the ideal beach day down the shore, but many families found different ways to soak up the fun as the countdown to the Fourth of July begins.
Families are kicking off the Fourth of July holiday weekend early down in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials expect a busy travel period heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
The Fourth of July parade is back on in Whitemarsh Township, weeks after officials said the tradition would be canceled in 2025.
The Fourth of July parade is back on in Whitemarsh Township, weeks after officials said the tradition would be canceled in 2025 due to an "unnecessary risk to the community."
Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County has cancelled its Fourth of July parade, citing safety risks and concerns about the potential for a vehicle-ramming terror attack.
Many of the dozens of events in Philadelphia for 2026 have already been announced, including World Cup matches and the MLB All-Star game.
Philadelphia has big plans for 2026 when the nation will mark 250 years since its founding in the historic city.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
A Bucks County farm owner breathes a sigh of relief as her runaway emu, spooked by 4th of July fireworks, is returned home after being on the loose for 24 hours. Madeleine Wright reports.
Inside the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are documents young and old that have given the United States of America a blueprint to this very moment.
An estimated 400 people attended the demonstration at City Hall.
Several dogs and their owners showed off their American pride on July 4 in Old City Philadelphia for the Patriotic Pet Parade.
People packed the beach and boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and see the fireworks. More fireworks are scheduled for Sunday.
Crowds gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July with performances from Kesha and Ne-Yo and fireworks.
People in Atlantic City were trickling off the beach Thursday evening and looking ahead to the 10 p.m. fireworks show. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Dozens of new American citizens celebrated their naturalization in Camden, New Jersey, Thursday on the Battleship New Jersey.
People are gathering on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the Wawa Welcome America July 4 celebration, which features performances from Kesha and Ne-Yo as well as fireworks.
You'll want your sunglass and sunscreen along with a grill to fire up as the weather will feel and look like summertime.
Two people were injured after a shooting in a McDonald's parking lot in Allentown Friday night, police say.
The PGA Championship isn't just drawing crowds to the course, it's bringing a surge of business to communities across Delaware County.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
A shooting left a man wounded after he was struck in the head. Now, police are now examining a pair of smart glasses that could help identify the shooters.
You'll want your sunglass and sunscreen along with a grill to fire up as the weather will feel and look like summertime.
Two people were injured after a shooting in a McDonald's parking lot in Allentown Friday night, police say.
The PGA Championship isn't just drawing crowds to the course, it's bringing a surge of business to communities across Delaware County.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
A shooting left a man wounded after he was struck in the head. Now, police are now examining a pair of smart glasses that could help identify the shooters.
Two people were injured after a shooting in a McDonald's parking lot in Allentown Friday night, police say.
The PGA Championship isn't just drawing crowds to the course, it's bringing a surge of business to communities across Delaware County.
A shooting left a man wounded after he was struck in the head. Now, police are now examining a pair of smart glasses that could help identify the shooters.
For many people, Round 2 of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club has turned into a family affair.
A Philadelphia parish confronts deep wounds with a memorial honoring survivors of priest sexual abuse — acknowledging decades of pain.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
A recent college graduate in New Jersey is warning others to look for these red flags after she received a fake job offer.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
EMR in Camden has rolled out a new fire suppression system in hopes of stopping sparks before they spread.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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.
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A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
For many people, Round 2 of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club has turned into a family affair.
Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind Friday morning in the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Meet Glassboro native Alexa Valletta, whose feistiness helped her earn a spot on a U.S. Special Olympics roster.
Three rare basketball trading cards depicting the late Kobe Bryant are expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at auctions this weekend.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
We're tracking a potential heat wave as highs go into the 90s early next week. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Police are investigating whether a pair of smart glasses captured video of a shooting that left a man wounded in South Philadelphia on Thursday night. Kerri Corrado reports.
The PGA Championship isn't just drawing crowds to the course, it's bringing a surge of business to communities across Delaware County. Ross DiMattei reports.
A 14-year-old has been charged with third-degree murder after an accidental fatal shooting inside an Upper Darby Township home Thursday, police said Friday.
Glassboro, New Jersey, native Alexa Valletta used her feistiness to help her earn a spot on a U.S. Special Olympics roster. Krystle Rich has the story.