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.
Tuesday is another pleasant day in the Philadelphia region with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
Tuesday is another pleasant day in the Philadelphia region with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
Philadelphia police say six men forced their way into a Chinatown business and robbed and raped the victims at gunpoint.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Attorneys for the teens who were arrested after getting into a physical confrontation with the Quakertown police chief are calling the report clearing him biased.
After a gunman was stopped near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Pennsylvania Rep. Fitzpatrick discusses security.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday, the team announced.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be pleasant but more rain is on the way. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Flyers will now try to end the series Wednesday night in Game 6 in South Philadelphia.
The Quakertown community is pushing back and searching for more answers after a report cleared the police chief for his actions at a protest.
A Temple University student was chased into the lobby of Morgan Hall South by a group of minors and assaulted after he refused to sell them his sneakers, Philadelphia police said.
Local businesses will open pop-up locations on Market Street between 9th and 10th streets this summer.