Renewed Push To Have Philadelphia Rename Taney Street, Columbus Boulevard
Taney authored the infamous Dred Scott decision, which stated that black people, whether free or enslaved, could not be an American citizen.
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Part Of Philly Roadway Renamed To Honor Local War Heroes
Part of Columbus Boulevard is now known as William Guarnere and Edward Heffron Memorial Boulevard.
Pair Of One-Way Streets Into Columbus Boulevard Soon To Become Two-Ways
Two one-way streets, Spruce and Callowhil, are becoming two-way streets near Columbus Boulevard starting November 23.
Crews Pull Body From The Water In South Philadelphia
Around 8 a.m. on Monday, firefighters responded to the 700 block of South Columbus Boulevard for reports of a person in water.
Police: Body Of Suspected Stowaway Found On Arriving Ship In Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating the discovery of a body on a ship that arrived from West Africa Monday.
Cops: Man Stabbed In Game Room At Dave & Buster's In Philly
Police are investigating the stabbing of a man inside a Dave & Buster's in Philadelphia Monday night.
One Dead After Single Vehicle Crash In South Philadelphia
It happened around 2:40 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Columbus Boulevard and Oregon Avenue in the city's Moyamensing section.
Union Members Celebrate Labor Day With Columbus Boulevard Parade
From sheet metal workers to teachers, union members marched along Columbus Boulevard this morning to celebrate Labor Day.
Driver Dead After Crashing Into Pole In South Philly
A driver is dead after he crashed his car into a utility pole Saturday morning in South Philadelphia.
Half-Naked "Messiah" Causes Problems On Columbus Boulevard
A half-naked man calling himself "the Messiah" caused disturbances on Columbus Boulevard early Sunday morning.
Nature Sanctuary Opens at Foot of Washington Ave. in South Philly
Tucked between the US Coast Guard Station and the Sheet Metal Workers' union headquarters, at Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard, is the Washington Avenue Pier.
Don Tollefson's Storage Lockers, Car Auctioned Off As He Sits In Jail
"Six hundred once. Six hundred twice. Sold for $600." It was like the TV show Storage Wars -- on Columbus Boulevard!
Labor Leaders Lash Out During Annual Labor Day Parade In Philadelphia
Hundreds of union workers and labor supporters gathered Monday for the 26th annual Labor Day rally and parade on Penn's Landing.
Man Surrenders In South Philadelphia Beer Store Assault
Philadelphia police have made an arrest in connection with a Sunday assault on a clerk at a beer store in South Philadelphia.
Violent Attack Of Beer Store Employee Caught On Tape
Philadelphia Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say attacked a store clerk Sunday evening at Beer Heaven on South Columbus Boulevard.
Elderly Driver Injured After Crashing Car Into South Philadelphia Wawa
A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized after a car crashed into a South Philadelphia convenience store Monday morning.
Lower Merion Police Officer Found Dead In FDR Park
A veteran Lower Merion police officer reported missing Monday morning has been found dead.
Labor Marches In Philadelphia Undaunted By The Rain
Thousands of Philadelphia area workers braved drenching rain to march in the 25th annual Labor Day parade along Columbus Boulevard, Monday morning.
Police Arrest Man For Stabbing Outside South Philadelphia Wawa
Police were at the right place at the right time this morning when an incident took place outside a South Philadelphia convenience store.
Small Boat Fire Under Ben Franklin Bridge Causes Smoke and Odor For Passersby
A small pleasure boat docked near Dave and Buster's, at the foot of Spring Garden Street, burned.
Man In Critical Condition After South Philadelphia Strip Club Shooting
A 25-year-old man was shot in the neck just after 2 a.m. this morning in or near the Onyx strip club along the 2900 block of South Columbus Boulevard.
Police Probe Reported Sexual Assault On Columbus Boulevard
Police are investigating the report of a sexual assault early Friday morning in South Philadelphia.
Flooding Problems Linger After Storm Moves Out
The storm is gone, but plenty of problems remain throughout the Delaware Valley. Flooding has been reported in several loval municipalities.
Police Hunt For Suspects In Robbery Of South Philly Gentleman's Club
Philadelphia police continue to hunt two men who stole over $35,000 from a South Philadelphia gentlemen's club on Saturday.
Armed Suspects Rob South Philly Burger King
Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a fast food restaurant in South Philadelphia early Friday morning.
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Police searching for driver wanted in hit-and-run that left woman in critical condition in Lawncrest
A witness told police the woman was hit so hard while crossing the 5700 block of Rising Sun Avenue that she was knocked out of her shoes.
Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze in historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia
Germantown Avenue is closed in the area of the fire.
Former Drexel neurologist who sexually abused patients kills himself in jail
A once-prominent neurologist convicted last month of sexually abusing patients killed himself Monday at a New York City jail while awaiting sentencing in that case and a trial on federal charges alleging still more abuse, two people familiar with the matter said.
Nothing but joy as Marlton Chiefs come home Cal Ripken World Series champions
The Chiefs are the 2022 Cal Ripkin World Series champions, making them the best 10-and-under team in the country.
Some Pennridge School District parents fear 2 proposed policies jeopardize free speech
No vote happened Monday and one of the issues may have left more questions than answers.
One year later, Afghan evacuees settled in Philadelphia recall Taliban takeover
After escaping the war zone, Philadelphia's Office of Immigrant Affairs says finding housing was one of the next obstacles these families faced.
AP source: Ben Simmons, Sixers settle his grievance over salary
Simmons was seeking a portion of the nearly $20 million that was withheld after he refused to suit up for the 76ers last season.
Jury selection begins in R. Kelly's federal trial; some potential jurors say they can't be impartial
The singer is charged with child pornography and obstruction of justice.
Could polio be making comeback in Delaware Valley?
The Philadelphia Department of Health says it doesn't test for polio neither do most other locations in the region.
Man wanted in connection with Center City sexual assault case, Philadelphia police say
The incident occurred on the 1100 block of Chestnut Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. last Thursday.
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Police searching for driver wanted in hit-and-run that left woman in critical condition in Lawncrest
A witness told police the woman was hit so hard while crossing the 5700 block of Rising Sun Avenue that she was knocked out of her shoes.
Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze in historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia
Germantown Avenue is closed in the area of the fire.
Former Drexel neurologist who sexually abused patients kills himself in jail
A once-prominent neurologist convicted last month of sexually abusing patients killed himself Monday at a New York City jail while awaiting sentencing in that case and a trial on federal charges alleging still more abuse, two people familiar with the matter said.
Nothing but joy as Marlton Chiefs come home Cal Ripken World Series champions
The Chiefs are the 2022 Cal Ripkin World Series champions, making them the best 10-and-under team in the country.
Some Pennridge School District parents fear 2 proposed policies jeopardize free speech
No vote happened Monday and one of the issues may have left more questions than answers.
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Police searching for driver wanted in hit-and-run that left woman in critical condition in Lawncrest
A witness told police the woman was hit so hard while crossing the 5700 block of Rising Sun Avenue that she was knocked out of her shoes.
Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze in historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia
Germantown Avenue is closed in the area of the fire.
Some Pennridge School District parents fear 2 proposed policies jeopardize free speech
No vote happened Monday and one of the issues may have left more questions than answers.
One year later, Afghan evacuees settled in Philadelphia recall Taliban takeover
After escaping the war zone, Philadelphia's Office of Immigrant Affairs says finding housing was one of the next obstacles these families faced.
Could polio be making comeback in Delaware Valley?
The Philadelphia Department of Health says it doesn't test for polio neither do most other locations in the region.
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Nothing but joy as Marlton Chiefs come home Cal Ripken World Series champions
The Chiefs are the 2022 Cal Ripkin World Series champions, making them the best 10-and-under team in the country.
Gloucester County woman suing trucking company involved in chemical leak that caused rotten egg smell
The lawsuit alleges the Texas-based company TransChem USA is responsible for illnesses related to the leak.
New Jersey sells nearly $80 million in legal marijuana in first 10 weeks
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission says recorded more than $4.6 million in tax revenue.
Philadelphia-based company teams up with Auntie Anne's for Oktoberfest beer
The beer is now available in the Philadelphia area.
Cool temperatures won't stick around as summer heat set to return by end of week
A dip in the jet stream over our area will keep us cooler than much of the country through Tuesday.
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Capitol Hill security concerns after Delaware man crashes into barricades
Capitol police identified the man as 29-year-old Richard York.
Philadelphia-based company teams up with Auntie Anne's for Oktoberfest beer
The beer is now available in the Philadelphia area.
Man dies after being shot in the head in Wilmington, police say
There's no word on any arrests at this time.
Delaware man wins lottery twice within same month
Duane Ketterman of Millsboro won $18,000 playing the lottery in Maryland, where he often drives for work. Then, just a few weeks later, he won $30,000.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Newark, Delaware State Police investigates
The injured man had been transported to Christiana Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.
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Could polio be making comeback in Delaware Valley?
The Philadelphia Department of Health says it doesn't test for polio neither do most other locations in the region.
NJ COVID-19 requirements will change significantly
In a press release on Monday, Gov. Murphy announced that vaccination efforts and results have been increasing with children aged 6 months or older being eligible for the vaccine.
School District of Philadelphia reveals COVID-19 plans for upcoming academic year
The School District of Philadelphia revealed its COVID-19 plans for when students return to the classroom on Friday. Here's what you need to know.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Experimental Lyme disease vaccine being tested in hot spots Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Lyme disease cases have exploded recently with some blaming global warming that helps ticks thrive.
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Black and Mobile, 3 years after launch, continues to link up with more Black-owned restaurants
In the past three years, Black and Mobile say they've gotten some pushback from bigger food delivery services.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor announces changes to tipped worker compensation
The modernized regulations update how employers pay tipped workers and ensure that salaried employees with fluctuating schedules are appropriately compensated for overtime.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
JetBlue Agrees To Buy Spirit Airlines For $3.8B After Bidding War, Fares Could Surge
JetBlue Airways on Thursday announced it would purchase Spirit Airlines, a combination that would create America's fifth-largest airline.
U.S. Economy Shrank At Annual Rate Of 0.9% In The Second Quarter
The nation's gross domestic product, a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9%, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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New PATCO schedule could make your morning commute few minutes longer
The transit agency is rolling out a new schedule with fewer trains.
Could take "couple days" to remove tanker responsible for foul odor in Gloucester County
The tanker began releasing the odor Wednesday afternoon at a truck stop off I-295 and Bentley Road.
Sen. Casey announces multimillion-dollar investment in Philadelphia street safety
"This is a huge investment for the City of Philadelphia, especially communities that have historically been left out of infrastructure investments," Senator Casey said.
Route 420 in Prospect Park reopens after tractor trailer crashed into bridge
Police tell Eyewitness News the truck driver will likely face citations.
NJDOT offering drivers money to simply drive around. Here's how it works.
You only need to have a valid driver's license and vehicle to be eligible.
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Nothing but joy as Marlton Chiefs come home Cal Ripken World Series champions
The Chiefs are the 2022 Cal Ripkin World Series champions, making them the best 10-and-under team in the country.
AP source: Ben Simmons, Sixers settle his grievance over salary
Simmons was seeking a portion of the nearly $20 million that was withheld after he refused to suit up for the 76ers last season.
A pair of deadline acquisitions deliver for Phillies in series-opening win over Reds
Syndergaard, who had a career 2.11 ERA against Cincinnati, his lowest against any team, allowed three earned runs through seven innings.
Phillies place Knebel on IL with injury that forced him to miss 92 games last season
Knebel signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phillies in December.
Eagles trade JJ Arcega-Whiteside to Seahawks for safety
The JJ Arcega-Whiteside era in Philadelphia has come to an end.
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Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
What to know for this weekend's Phish concert series in Atlantic City
With steamy conditions expected through the weekend, safety is going to be a top priority.
Dell music center delays Kem concert due to dangerous heat
The Dell cites concerns for the health and safety of concertgoers.
How To Get The Federal Donuts Sweatshirt Adam Sandler Wears In 'Hustle'
If you watched "Hustle" on Netflix, you noticed Adam Sandler is wearing a Federal Donuts sweatshirt during the movie. Here's how you can get it.
Philadelphia Rolls Out Red Carpet For Adam Sandler On Eve Of Netflix Movie 'Hustle' Release
"Hustle" debuts Wednesday on Netflix.
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Bristol-Based Organization Aims To Get Books In Hands Of Young Children
Ukee Washington reports.
Brotherly Love: Delaware County Church Becoming Hub In Fight Against Hunger, And It's More Than Just
Ukee Washington reports.
Nonprofit Provides Welcoming Space For African, Caribbean Immigrants And Refugees In Philly Region
Ukee Washington reports.
Philadelphia Nonprofit Legacy Of Hope Offering Help To Families Facing Cancer Diagnosis
Ukee Washington reports.
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Taste With Tori: Birdie's Kitchen
Vittoria Woodill reports.
Taste With Tori: Glassy Brown Cookies
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Taste With Tori: Earth - Bread + Brewery In Mount Airy
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Taste With Tori: Pretty Girls Cook
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Taste With Tori: Trolley Barn Public Market
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NEXT Weather: A pleasant stretch
Llarisa Abreu reports.
Behind the scenes of Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters on National Roller Coaster Day
Brandon Goldner reports.
Man fighting for life after shooting in West Philadelphia, police say
It happened just after 1 a.m. Tuesday at 64th and Vine Streets.
Driver sought in hit-and-run that left woman in critical condition in Lawncrest
Ross DiMattei reports.
Firefighters battling 2-alarm fire in Chestnut Hill
The fire broke out just after 3 a.m. on the 8400 block of Germantown Avenue.