Philadelphia Teen Wins Constitution Center's Playwriting Contest
And the final work is now a full-scale, professional production, at the National Constitution Center through July.
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And the final work is now a full-scale, professional production, at the National Constitution Center through July.
A Dodge Journey van was the first wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) to hit the road since 50 new WAV taxi medallions were sold by the PPA.
The winner and still champion of New Jersey's Top Ten Beaches contest is ... Ocean City!
Hosts for Hospitals, based in Gladwyne, maintains a network of families who offer their homes as a place for patients and family members who come from out of town for specialized care at hospitals in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Msgr. William Lynn, the former secretary for clergy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was convicted of one count of child endangerment and is in prison as his appeals play out.
Eight assembly lines of Wawa employees were putting together 21,000 Italian hoagies Thursday morning.
Officials say they hope to implement the pop-up concept in other pools around the city.
The cry of heavenly gratitude came from an older female in custody at Philadelphia's Riverside Correctional Facility.
Officials are warning people not to drink and drive, on the roads or on the water.
Alan Butkovitz last inspected school buildings in 2008, and he says not much has improved since.
As new developments go, Riverfront Village checks all the boxes: energy efficient, near mass transit, affordable rent, with units set aside for formerly homeless veterans and low income families.
One of Philadelphia's oldest HIV and AIDS charities is hurting for help. The organization is called Bebashi. It gives a week's worth of food to as many needy people as it can. But as I found on a trip there, the demand is outstripping supply.
Eleven-year-old David is a sports fanatic. Nine-year-old Natalie is a dancer. Together they are looking for a forever family.
The new commission's job: to recommend ways the city can pay for high-quality pre-K for 40,000 eligible three- and four-year-olds.
With Independence Hall as a backdrop, the pontiff is expected to reach out to the anticipated 30,000-50,000 spectators to talk about immigration issues.
At 10am, Majoun's two and a half decades on WXPN , the University of Pennsylvania's noncommercial radio station, came to a close.
The Vatican has just released the schedule of events for the visit of Pope Francis to the United States.
Power Home Remodeling Group co-CEO 35-year-old Asher Raphael says he's not surprised his company tops Fortune Magazine's list of top workplaces for millennials, because, as he puts it, they appeal to over-achievers.
Upper Darby Police held a town hall meeting at a diner Monday evening to help people learn what they can do to stay safe over the summer.
It's called "Mary: Undoer of Knots Grotto," and will be on display outside the Basilica during Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia.
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced its Latino Papal Fund, to raise money for the Philadelphia visit of the first Hispanic pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
The goal is to help more veterans to innovate, says Todd Connor, founder and CEO of The Bunker, "whether it's raising money, whether it's getting pro bono services, (or) whether it's creating a network to help them identify tech talent."
A visually impaired woman from Doylestown, frustrated at not being able to follow along with exercise videos, has created a series of workouts for the visually impaired.
Ten "community builders" from Philadelphia were awarded $100,000 in grants and inducted into a national network that celebrates Black male community leaders.
ReStore opened on Washington Avenue in Point Breeze after moving from Kensington.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Day 4 of the heat wave continues Thursday in the Philadelphia region as temperatures hit the low 100s.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
More than 100 people were treated for heat-related injuries at a Union Pacific Big Boy whistle stop event in Berks County, police said.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Sixers on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, according to a report.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A man who was suicidal was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer outside St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Thursday, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Experts are sounding the alarm on the psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Bristol community is celebrating its town’s post office for being one of the country’s original post offices-which has remained open since 1775. Siafa Lewis reports.
The celebration of America's 250th anniversary continued with a look at historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, including an estate that is more than 300 years old, which houses an iconic desk and a special line of sheep.
Firefighters are battling a four-alarm blaze at multiple rowhomes in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday as temperatures reached triple digits in the region. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.