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"As the process developed, so did the design," says Anthony Newman.
Some local hotels still have rooms available for visitors who want to come to town during the Papal visit.
"Where City Year engages, we have increased attendance," says Philadelphia Schools Superintendent William Hite.
A young woman who made it her mission to help others, has found herself in need.
The DA's office wouldn't get into specifics on why they dropped charges but they say it didn't have anything to do with possible excessive force.
Birders are using a valuable weather tool to track whether, and where, the birds are moving.
Police and other city agencies joined forces to clean up a neighborhood that has become a magnet for criminal activity.
Amelia Boynton Robinson -- who helped plan and lead the historic march in Selma -- died Wednesday.
The SPCA teamed up with Uber Thursday to bring puppies to workplaces.
The newest arrival at the Philadelphia Zoo is getting used to her surroundings.
A new Franklin and Marshall College Poll shows 54% think lawmakers are more responsible for the lack of a budget, while only 29% blame the governor.
Dr. Catherine Soprano, a pediatrician at Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, says at times there is need for such a medication if the child has significant pain from illness, surgery or trauma.
fter many delays and false starts, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's effort is gaining ground.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is earmarking some $2.6-million in state aid to the communities hard hit by strong storms back in late June.
The Philadelphia Police department is hoping to improve its community policing efforts by rolling out the innovative form of training.
There will be increased traffic not just on roads, highways, and rail lines…but also on the trail system.
Burlington County officials are pondering the future of the bridge over the Rancocas Creek.
World Meeting of Families youth leaders gathered at the Convention Center Monday to begin finalizing their plans.
It's called a Bishop's throne. It's nearly six-feet tall and made with wood from the American Walnut tree.
One of Cape May County's oldest homes needs a flatbed to avoid the bulldozer.
The Papal Visit Playbook has been released, but if you are looking for new information, it's pretty thin.
The National Association of Town Watch runs it with the help of local law enforcement agencies.
She will be using her newly minted engineering skills to design schools, and she expects to learn from her experience.
The fifth annual Beach Bump outside Resorts is looking for 20 to 25 teams of up to 10 players to take part in three levels of volleyball competition on September 12th.
Videos released in July of Planned Parenthood officials discussing the harvest and sale of baby organs sparked the protest.
A woman was crossing the street and was struck by a speeding driver in Southwest Philadelphia after getting out of a rideshare, police say.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
A woman was crossing the street and was struck by a speeding driver in Southwest Philadelphia after getting out of a rideshare, police say.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
A woman was crossing the street and was struck by a speeding driver in Southwest Philadelphia after getting out of a rideshare, police say.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Christmas came early at Shriners Children's Hospital as members of the Centurion Motorcycle Club dropped off gifts and delivered joy to the kids during their annual toy run.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Sixers and reunite with LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies, according to a report.
LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the "last decision" of his playing career.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Humidity is on the rise Monday, with scattered showers possible. But Meteorologist Kate Bilo says the real threat for severe storms across the Philadelphia region is on Tuesday.
Police are searching for a driver accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday morning. Reporter Brandon Goldner has the latest on the investigation.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms in the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia-based animal shelter and adoption center said it's over capacity.
The fire started at the Kellogg factory in Winslow Township around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.