Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Off And Running With 8K Race Along Ben Franklin Parkway
2,000 runners filled the Ben Franklin Parkway early Saturday morning for the traditional Rothman 8K the day before the big marathon.
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2,000 runners filled the Ben Franklin Parkway early Saturday morning for the traditional Rothman 8K the day before the big marathon.
Crowds gathered on Benjamin Franklin Parkway Sunday for the 51st Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade.
The two day music festival is back for a second year, and it's just as jam-packed as it was in 2012, with 36 acts that will perform on three stages along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
As "Made in America" is set to bring thousands to the Parkway over the holiday weekend, Gail Harrity, CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, has a simple message: the museum is open for business.
Less than three weeks before the second "Made In America" concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, promoters and the city have yet to sign a contract -- and residents near the venue are worried about repeats of last year's headaches.
Nearly two weeks ago, the lone surviving fledgling from the Franklin Institute Red-tailed Hawk nest was found injured on the Ben Franklin Parkway and taken to the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic in Upper Roxborough. The young raptor appears to be on the mend.
Folks at the Free Library of Philadelphia were treated to some surprise performances by members of Dance Philadelphia Argentine Tango.
Mayor Michael Nutter expects 600,000 people to show up on the Parkway and more than one million to pass through the various city activities.
This week, America celebrates its Independence Day and Philadelphia celebrates America with a week's worth of free events for the whole family.
City Council members are worried that this summer's second Made in America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway will result in major damage to a nearby ball field. The Nutter Administration says not to worry.
Hundreds of people gathered on the Ben Franklin Parkway Sunday to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.
One of Philadelphia's spiritual and historic institutions, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, has won two 'Telly Awards.'
Deputy Mayor for environmental and community resources Michael DiBerardinis says recent improvements have been remarkable, including $20 million in streetscape improvements, the new Barnes Foundation, the renovated Rodin Museum, Sister Cities Park and the restored Logan Square.
Due to the race, a number of streets will be closed, with the main areas affected being the inner lanes of the Ben Franklin Parkway and the 26.2 mile marathon route on Sunday.
Each participant carries an illuminated balloon in one of three colors, so the lights — 4,000 of them – have to be pre-loaded with battery packs.
Philadelphia's college students got a warm welcome Saturday afternoon along the Ben Franklin Parkway for Campus Philly's annual College Day
The Ben Franklin Parkway, gateway to Center City along with art and cultural centers, was the scene of a vicious crime early Wednesday morning.
The Ben Franklin Parkway is the focus of the music world this weekend as Jay-Z and friends rock the Art Museum steps with Made in America.
In the first-of-its-kind Made in America Music Festival up to 50,000 people packed the Ben Franklin Parkway, but over the last 24 hours, police have scaled back the number of officers.
The two-day music festival is taking over the parkway and putting Philadelphia at the center of the music universe.
The true economic impact of the Made In America concert won't be known for a few weeks, but the concert is already proving profitable for hotels in the city.
This Labor Day weekend, Jay-Z and Budweiser's Made In America Music Festival will take over Fairmount Park right here in Philadelphia! Here's your guide to the two-day event.
"This is a big thing, and we can do big things. We've done big things in the past," said Mayor Michael Nutter on Tuesday, as he assured the public that the city is prepared for the concert.
Stage construction on the Ben Franklin Parkway began on Saturday for next weekend's concert and is expected to continue all week.
Starting September 20th, the Benjamin Frankin Parkway is going to be lit up like never before.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temperatures are in sight.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temperatures are in sight.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
A man was shot and killed during a confrontation at a Royal Farms store in Northeast Philadelphia, police say.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
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.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
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.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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.
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.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
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.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
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.
Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz spoke with a local veteran who found help through a group working to bridge the gap.
The Philadelphia area could see more showers Monday before things clear up and warmer temperatures move in. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast for Memorial Day.
Travelers at Farley Service Plaza in South Jersey on Sunday said the rainy weather put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans.
Two leucistic fawns were recently rescued in Greentown, Pennsylvania. The fawns, Dipper and Mabel, are getting care at the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center and will be released back into the wild when they are recovered.
The United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement that would end the war, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they have concerns about the deal.