Viral Portal in Philly spreading love from "city of firsts" worldwide
The viral Portal art installation is helping connect Philadelphians to cities across the globe.
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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.
Philadelphia police have arrested a man who allegedly shot another man in both legs in Center City Friday afternoon.
A woman is wanted for stealing $800 from a woman in a wheelchair in Center City, Philadelphia police said on Wednesday.
Cyclists gathered in Center City in memory of Dr. Barbara Friedes on Saturday She was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver while riding her bike near Rittenhouse Square in July. Cyclists rode to the site of the crash where they stopped to dedicate what they call an angel bike near the intersection.
Philadelphia police said multiple law enforcement vehicles were damaged after hundreds of cars gathered at 11 illegal car meetups across the city over the weekend.
The deal would keep the Sixers in Philadelphia until at least 2061 and it's expected to generate $700 million in new tax revenues for the city and the School District of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police responded to 11 illegal car meetups in the city Saturday night into Sunday, where large crowds and hundreds of vehicles took over intersections to do donuts and set off fireworks in the street.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
A driver and a passenger are dead after a car crashed into a home in Harrison Township and caught fire, police say.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
A driver and a passenger are dead after a car crashed into a home in Harrison Township and caught fire, police say.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
A driver and a passenger are dead after a car crashed into a home in Harrison Township and caught fire, police say.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
Center City District Restaurant Week in Philadelphia returns this weekend as more than 120 locations will offer discounted dining deals.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Philadelphia region. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Everyone from plow crews to everyday people are getting ready for this second hit of snow in the Philadelphia region. Dan Snyder reports.
A car crashed into a home in Harrison Township, New Jersey, Saturday evening, killing two people inside the vehicle after a fire broke out, police say.
Week 3 of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company. Eva Andersen reports.