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SEPTA's celebrating Black History Month by paying tribute to historic Black figures.
SEPTA on Wednesday morning unveiled the unique way it'll be celebrating Black History Month this year.
Adrean Bailey was a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia for 32 years. When she retired, she found pottery and fell in love with it.
Adrean Bailey found a pottery hobby after retiring as a Philadelphia school teacher. Natasha Brown reports.
It's the oldest continuously active Black garden club in the country.
There's a forgotten cemetery in Northeast Philadelphia at Benjamin Rush State Park that many say can no longer be ignored.
Reuben Salters has been beating the drum for the Sankofa Cultural Arts Center for years.
'The Confess Project' is training barbers to be mental health advocates.
STEM opened up the world to Jacqueline Means, well beyond her rough neighborhood of Southbridge in Wilmington, and she's determined to make STEM the ticket out for other girls as well.
A South Jersey man is keeping Black history alive by preserving the legacy of his own family. Meet unsung hero Samuel C. Still III.
So far the program has helped about 30 undergraduate students, and there are signs it's turning the tide. The four-year graduation rate for Black males has risen to 19.8%.
Both are creating a new trail at one of the largest public transportation systems in the country.
Small business owners will be able to get in-person consulting, services, right outside their own businesses.
African Americans have higher rates of heart disease than white men and women and are 30% more likely to die from it.
Inspired by his sons, Lonnie Smith created this virtual reality space for others in the community with autism to have a safe haven.
Expect Lace is a destination for desirable sets and separates that seduce but also aim to be timeless.
Bernard Lumpkin hopes visitors to the exhibit come away with a deeper understanding of being Black in America.
Rakiyah Akins and Dahlia Tarver are close friends, and now creators of the first online, student-run publication dedicated to Black art, fashion, music, and most of all Black voices at the historic Central High School.
The Route 38 bus seat is decorated with flowers and a picture of Parks.
A native of Wilmington, Shadd was born a free Black man in 1801 and worked alongside abolitionist Thomas Garrett to get fugitive slaves to Canada.
Each room is designed to tell a story of Black girls and women and their journey through life.
Kelsey Koelzer of Horsham, Pennsylvania, is the first Black head coach in the history of NCAA hockey.
The movie inspired west Philadelphia native Lee Daniels to go into filmmaking.
Theodore says the work comes from his own investigation into Afromythology, the real and imaginary histories and futures of African Americans.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
The city of Philadelphia is preparing to celebrate its rich Irish heritage at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this weekend.
Pre-sale tickets are now available to see Jilly from Philly as she prepares to embark on her world tour.
The furture is now just a click away as Uber Eats launches its autonomous delivery robot program in Philadelphia.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury in the small finger of his right hand.
The Eagles and former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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.
Officials said the barge fire on the Delaware Bay was brought under control early Wednesday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A line of storms accompanying a cold front will pass through the Philadelphia area on Wednesday evening, bringing high winds, hail, downpours, thunder and a chance of an isolated tornado. We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for these storms, and Meteorologist Kate Bilo is breaking down the timing and impacts you can expect for your commute home and afterward.
Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor will be laid to rest next week after he was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop. Meanwhile, a memorial is on display outside the Embreeville, Pennsylvania, barracks where he worked. Brandon Goldner reports.
Exciting news from the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey: it will reopen on Thursday, March 12 as The Westmont. The business is on Cuthbert Boulevard near Haddon Township High School.
Israel launched new airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon on Wednesday, saying the strikes were targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.