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Kenneth Ford, who helped devise the weapon when he had a security clearance in the early 1950s, says everything he includes in his book, "Building the H-Bomb," is already in the public domain.
Mayor Nutter and city law enforcement officials today marked the end of a 30-day mourning period for Sgt. Robert Wilson III, killed last month in the line of the duty.
"Jersey Collective" is an Instagram account that showcases the beauty of New Jersey and the many talents of the people who live there.
Police commissioner Charles Ramsey spoke to a group of 80 recruits about the importance of getting back to the basics when it comes to justice, emphasizing that it all starts with the US Constitution.
The tickets going on sale Tuesday are $30 each, with a limit of four per family.
Rhonda Willingham founded MenzFit, a nonprofit group that helps men dress for success and get jobs.
Authorities say several people were injured when the roof of a northern New Jersey church collapsed during an Easter Sunday service.
Easter traditions usually include church and brunch, but in South Philadelphia, the Easter Promenade has been around for 84 years.
Philabundance will welcome Glenn Bergman as Executive Director in June.
Students at Philadelphia Youth Orchestra were hard at work Saturday rehearsing for an upcoming concert with the Indigo Girls.
Leaders from the interfaith community group known as POWER, honored their respective Jewish and Christian holy holidays with a rally and march for economic equality.
Boozier says about 250 kids between the ages of 3 and 11 participated in the fun.
A viewing for officer Mark Hudson was held at Saint Joseph's Church in Collingdale.
Imam Mohammed Abdul-Aleem says, "I invite you to read the Quran for yourself. If someone is saying the Quran teaches hate, we want them to show us that in the Quran."
Gregory Harris was a Penn doctoral student studying the "Occupy" movement when he was tackled and arrested by a Philadelpha police officer.
A South Jersey community comes together to help a family in need.
Five-year-old Khadijah Patel is going home just two weeks after she received a liver transplant. She suffers from the same rare genetic disorder that also afflicts her 12-year-old brother, Yusuf.
City officials and developers cut the ribbon on Tasker Village, twenty-eight apartments that rent for $500 to $900 each, in the heart of what one realty group has called "the city's hottest neighborhood," with steeply climbing property values.
The Holy Thursday mass, behind the walls of the Camden County Correctional Facility, included foot-washing of inmates by a Catholic priest.
Women with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Women's Ordination Conference stood across the street from the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul, calling for the ordination of women as priests in the Catholic Church.
The basement at the Leap Academy building, on Cooper Street, is now a full-service health clinic, run by the school of nursing of Rutgers-Camden.
You don't have to go very far to find some of America's best beaches.
According to Autism Speaks, the day of awareness was established back in 2007 and aims to shed light on the disorder, which affects millions worldwide.
City Hall was thumping and bumping on Wednesday as the city kicked off its fifth celebration of Jazz Appreciation month.
Four people are hospitalized after the fire tore through the home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
On Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees in the Philadelphia region.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Four people are hospitalized after the fire tore through the home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
On Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees in the Philadelphia region.
William Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was shot and killed near his home in South Philadelphia over the weekend.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
Four people are hospitalized after the fire tore through the home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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 says it will be sunny and cooler in the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
With the FIFA World Cup set to start Thursday, soccer fans across Philadelphia are already gathering to celebrate — and local restaurants are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world.
This year, the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival moved to Parkway from the Gayborhood and Old City.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast on a clear and comfy Sunday night.
Sunday marks 100 days since the war with Iran began.