New portraits honor victims of violence in Philadelphia, help families heal
Murals now on display in Center City Philadelphia are helping bring healing to families who have lost loved ones to violence.
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Murals now on display in Center City Philadelphia are helping bring healing to families who have lost loved ones to violence.
The "Giant Heart" at the Franklin Institute in Center City Philadelphia is set to reopen Saturday morning as part of a new exhibit called "Body Odyssey."
Walnut Wonderland is serving up holiday cheer between buildings in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.
A winter wonderland has taken over Walnut Garden in Center City Philadelphia with Christmas lights, festive snacks and even a visit from Santa.
A gunman shot a 68-year-old man in the stomach on a Broad Street subway platform in Center City. It happened at the Lombard Street stop just before noon on Tuesday. The victim is in critical condition. Police said they arrested the alleged shooter and recovered a gun. Authorities said the two men were arguing before the shooting.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The viral Portal art installation is helping connect Philadelphians to cities across the globe.
Finally, on Saturday, it was all-you-can-eat chicken nuggets at Philly’s first “Nugget-Fest.” At Ladder 15 in Center City, hosted by the city’s DJ Nugget, nuggets were everywhere.
A new bike lane law with tougher penalties for drivers is now in effect in Philadelphia. However, enforcement won't be starting for a little while. Here's why.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Some normally busy streets near Rittenhouse Square will temporarily be off-limits to cars. The Center City District will close 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th for two Sundays next month. The seven blocks of city streets will be shut down for cars on Dec. 8 and 15.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
Police released surveillance video showing a man they say sexually assaulted a child on Chestnut Street in Center City.
The viral portal at LOVE Park is on the move but it's not going far. Crews are working to relocate the portal to make room for the Christmas Village in Center City, according to officials with Portals.org. The Portal will remain in LOVE Park but will now stand next to the Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center, near the "flying saucer" building at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers union voted to authorize a strike. Chopper 3 is live over City Hall as hundreds of District Council 33 workers march through the streets demanding a better contract. The union represents more than 9,000 blue-collar workers including sanitation workers. They have been working without a contract since July.
Philadelphia Councilmember Mark Squilla on Thursday introduced bills that would authorize the proposed new Sixers arena, 76 Place. Protesters opposing the arena made their voices heard inside the chamber.
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that would fine drivers who stop or park in bike lanes. Some neighbors said the change would be a big inconvenience for those with disabilities.
Debra Austin is back in Philadelphia for a new series, "Dance Legends Masterclass," to give young dancers access to history.
City Councilmember Mark Squilla said residents in Chinatown saw the apartments above the arena as a "middle finger" to the neighborhood.
Philadelphia has a plan for concrete protection for cyclists using some of the city's most popular bike lanes but it's not a done deal and it's not without controversy.
The proposal includes adding concrete curbs and buffers at intersections across the city.
A 67-year-old woman was stabbed near 10th and Market streets in Center City on Monday, Philadelphia police said.
Police say a man seen wearing a banana costume during an illegal car meetup in Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday.
Concrete-protected bike lanes might soon be a reality for Center City's most-used biking corridor after months of outcry from cyclists in the wake of a crash that killed a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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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.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was also in attendance at Community Appreciation Day in Point Breeze.
At the Red Bull Championship Run, 120 contestants tried to retrieve a flag at the end of a 30-foot greased pole over the Delaware River.
Del Buono’s Bakery is located at the former McMillan's Bakery, which closed in 2025 after decades in business.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast Saturday night in the Philadelphia region.
The war has made it difficult to ship oil from the Middle East.