The story behind the Pulitzer Prize nominated play, "The Bookstore"
Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
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Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Philadelphia resident Nancy Marie Gilliam is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Aziza Shuler reports.
A Compton-based artist has just made international history.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" will not be Harper Lee's only published book after all.
The Philadelphia Daily News reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize for a 2009 series on police corruption is in the uncomfortable position of challenging the credibility of one of their own sources.
Lawyers and rival owner factions at the Philadelphia Inquirer return to a City Hall courtroom this morning for more arguments, as a Common Pleas Judge tries to decide who is in charge.
Tom Kelly calls it "the picture that defines me."
With one click, these images tell the stories of survival, hunger, death, grief, victory, love, war and the raw humanity behind it all.
Pennsylvania's capital city will soon join the ranks of other cities that no longer have a daily newspaper.
Chris recounts his experience at the Mitt Romney/Tea Party event last night at the Franklin Institute. He details Newt Gingrich's visit to the St. Louis Zoo and the end of Blue Dog Democrats. He also talks to Secretary of the Commonwealth, Carol Aichele, about the new Voter ID Law.
Champagne corks are popping at the Philadelphia Inquirer, at word the paper has won journalism's most prestigious honor.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Bill Marimow was unceremoniously yanked as executive editor when hedge funds took control of the papers a year and a half ago, but two days after local investors bought the paper, Marimow was rehired for his old job.
One of the most honored musical plays in recent memory has moved into the Academy of Music for a limited engagement.
The Curtis Symphony Orchestra features a winning piece written for violin by one of its own, Jennifer Higdon, written for another graduate, Hilary Hahn and to be performed on Valentine's Day.
Three-time Pulitzer prize winning commentator, New York Times columnist and author of The World Is Flat - Thomas Friedman kicks off this years Philadelphia Speakers' Series, at the Kimmel Center.
Pennsylvania State Police say a Delaware County man made a threat to the governor's mansion and was taken into custody.
MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia is filled with several events in the city, including the HBCU Swingman Classic, Capital One All-Star Village and more.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to storms that will be capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.
Sal Stewart hit two homers, including one when Cincinnati went deep four times in the fourth inning, Noelvi Marte drove in four runs and the Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-5.
An Uber driver was allegedly shot by a teenager in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, sources said.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to storms that will be capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.
Pennsylvania State Police say a Delaware County man made a threat to the governor's mansion and was taken into custody.
MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia is filled with several events in the city, including the HBCU Swingman Classic, Capital One All-Star Village and more.
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.
Sal Stewart hit two homers, including one when Cincinnati went deep four times in the fourth inning, Noelvi Marte drove in four runs and the Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-5.
Pennsylvania State Police say a Delaware County man made a threat to the governor's mansion and was taken into custody.
An Uber driver was allegedly shot by a teenager in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, sources said.
A 42-year-old man fatally shot a man who stabbed him Wednesday during an altercation in West Philadelphia, police said.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
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.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A teen died in a tractor accident on a farm in South Jersey Monday, police said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia is filled with several events in the city, including the HBCU Swingman Classic, Capital One All-Star Village and more.
Sal Stewart hit two homers, including one when Cincinnati went deep four times in the fourth inning, Noelvi Marte drove in four runs and the Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-5.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
MLB's All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 1996, and organizers are ensuring this year has a Philly touch.
In a rare show of emotions, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler blasted MLB's decision to exclude him from the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
Temple University in Philadelphia announced it's raising tuition by 3.4% for both undergraduate and graduate, and in-state and out-of-state students as part of its 2026-27 operating budget. The hike comes as the university tries to get a handle on its financial crisis.
Police believe a car fire on the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia started after guns inside the vehicle started exploding. Investigators are working to determine if the guns were legally registered.
Humidity is moving in to the Philadelphia region on Thursday ahead of strong afternoon and evening storms. A flood watch has been issued for counties along the I-95 corridor. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Pennsylvania State Police say Richard Franklin was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and other offenses after making a threat of arson to the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion. The threat was not carried out, but in April 2025, a different man set fire to the home.
A fire broke out just after 2:30 a.m. on Higgins Avenue in Clementon, New Jersey.