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President Obama's executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence today have sparked a lot of reaction from those both for and against. Eyewitness News reporter Greg Argos spoke with the grandparent of a child killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut, as well as a licensed firearms dealer here in the state of Pennsylvania.
Flames broke out around 12 a.m. Tuesday at a single family home in the 1000 block of Kaolin Road.
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management wants everyone to keep their pets in mind during this cold weather and posted a PSA on Twitter that says "If you're cold, they are cold too!"
Niche.com has released its K-12 School and District Rankings, including its list of "2016 Best School Districts in America."
Starting Sunday, you'll have to dig a little deeper into your pockets to drive the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Our Vittoria Woodill knows a thing or two about good food, but she's taking a break from restaurants tonight, because it's the busiest shipping day of the year.
For decades, Doris Spann spent many holidays making sure others were fed, even before herself. On Wednesday, after 43 years, the food cupboard she founded in Chester County will close its doors for good.
Jahlil Okafor and Isaiah Canaan, of the Sixers, surprised local YMCA children with a holiday shopping spree.
Fifty-three-year-old Maureen Smith of Nether Providence is charged with theft, receiving stolen property, theft by deception and other crimes.
The crash happened on Route 113 and Webb Road in Downingtown.
It's okay not to be the happiest person in the room. It's okay to be unhappy. It's even okay to be downright miserable. In the past, happiness has reportedly been associated with reduced mortality. But now scientists say feeling joyless won't make you die any sooner.
The rash burglaries started in early summer, says Detective Lieutenant William Cahill from the Westtown East Goshen police department.
A fire has been reported in Coatesville, Chester County.
Authorities allege she went into to a courtroom on behalf of her boyfriend, to tell a potential witness in a drug case against him, not to show up at an upcoming hearing.
Pennsylvania lawmakers spent another day Friday huddled behind closed doors discussing a budget, but those conversations have still not yet produced a final plan.
Now in the sixth month of Pennsylvania's budget stalemate, another county has announced they will no longer be able to front the money for the state to pay human services providers.
A supplier of first responder equipment is facing serious charges in Chester County. Prosecutors say instead of selling the equipment to police, he sold them to the highest bidder online.
The nation's oldest historically Black institution of higher learning is facing yet another battle-- this time for its accreditation.
The spirit of the holiday season has begun in the Brandywine Valley. And there's no better place to feel the joy of the holidays than at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Chester County.
Social media is a powerful tool that can reach a lot of people. Enter SEPTA and a unique experiment- which resulted in the return of a cell phone to a rider- without any charges against the person who took it.
Sources say the vehicle was halfway inside of the building on the 300 block of Lincoln Highway.
Delaware will still be responsible for animal control and enforcement of cruelty laws. The Chester County SPCA will work to get strays adopted in Delaware with the help of a couple animal rescue partners and nurse abused pets back to health.
The Maple Avenue Bridge in Bucks County and the Linfield Road Bridge connecting Limerick Township in Montgomery County and East Coventry in Chester County are scheduled to be re-opened for traffic today.
A local university's marching band is set to perform this Thursday in New York at one of the season's most beloved parades.
Under a budget proposal by Governor Tom Wolf, sales tax could increase 1.25% to 7.25%. That move would make Pennsylvania the state with the second highest sales tax in the country. In Philadelphia County, the tax rate would be 9.25%.
The Philadelphia area can expect warmer temperatures Monday before rain moves through later this week.
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, Philadelphia police said.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
The Philadelphia area can expect warmer temperatures Monday before rain moves through later this week.
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, Philadelphia police said.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Fifty years after attending kindergarten at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia, classmates gathered for a reunion.
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, Philadelphia police said.
Fifty years after attending kindergarten at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia, classmates gathered for a reunion.
A man was shot in the back near the intersection of 40th and Chestnut streets in University City on Saturday night, Philadelphia Police said.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs, cats and even two rabbits that were rescued from a dirty and overcrowded home in Lancaster County.
Community members helps create mural honoring five LGBTQ+ leaders during Philadelphia Black Pride weekend.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warm and sunny Monday.
With less than a month away until the May 19 primary, ballot boxes will be open on Monday in Philadelphia.
PennDOT says the road work is part of a project to resurface and repair the highway.
A group of former classmates gathered for their 50th kindergarten reunion over the weekend. The friends met at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia five decades ago.
SEPTA has had funding issues over the last few years.