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Philadelphia CeaseFire has launched a new campaign that it hopes will stop violent shootings before they occur.
On Sunday, the Eagles returned for a nostalgic practice at the site of their last NFL championship.
Company founder and artistic director Kun-Yang Lin started the group in New York, but moved it to Philadelphia after falling in love with the city.
Phoenix Park is expected to open next spring.
Dozens of mourners gathered in the Tioga section of Philadelphia Saturday where a mother and three children were run over during a July 25th car jacking. The mother succumbed to her injuries on Thursday.
The culture of Ghana was on display in South Philadelphia Saturday at the 2014 Sankofa Festival.
A North Philadelphia organization known for community development is kicking off its 25th anniversary celebration with a day of Jazz on Cecil B. Moore Avenue next week.
Kevin McClain, the brother of murdered jogger Constance McClain-Murray, is a longtime employee of the Parking Authority.
Dozens of volunteers and professional archeologists have been working side by side in Haddonfield, NJ, to uncover pieces of history from more than two centuries ago.
The Ray of Hope Project brings in strong, healthy volunteers to fight what the group's head calls an "uphill battle" in Kensington.
That's the sobering conclusion of a groundbreaking study out of Johns Hopkins University that followed nearly 800 kids over 25 years.
The groom, Pierre Freeman, has an inoperable brain tumor, diagnosed in 2008.
"It's amazing how a plastic card can really change a lot," says immigration rights worker Maria Sotomayor, recalling her own victory in obtaining a driver's license.
"We're trying to work together to put the 'nice' back in the town," says Majeedah Rashid, CEO of the Nicetown Community Development Corporation.
There's more bad news for AC, and nearby Wilmington didn't fare well either.
Today marks the second day of the Philadelphia Police Department's Senior Safety Expo.
The number of rallies, marches and vigils are adding up as community members react to recent homicides that claimed the lives of young children in North and South Philadelphia. Repeated acts of violence are taking their toll.
"This has been a rough year," said Nora Solo at a church service in South Philadelphia. "The children died in the fire, and then Ebola is going on."
Environmentalists and activists gathered today at Boathouse Row to tout the importance of new rules clarifying the reach and control of the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers over major waterways and the streams and creeks that flow into them.
"Human milk can be the difference between life and death," says Dr. Diane Spatz, director of lactation at CHOP.
Eighteen-year-old Bethany Burgess was among 400 student workers at the "Work Ready Expo," showcasing what she learned during her summer employment.
One parade official says the current parade route has long stretches with few spectators: "There's nobody there but the policemen directing traffic."
13-year-old Jahmeal is glued to his iPhone. When he's not on his phone, he's in the kitchen, cooking and baking.
At the kiosk, users can type in answers to questions on a touchscreen. Results are analyzed, and referrals are printed for where you can get professional help if warranted.
It was created by eleven students in Temple University's "Urban Apps and Maps" program.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Saturday and Sunday in the Delaware Valley will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Saturday and Sunday in the Delaware Valley will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
The third Philadelphia police officer injured in a shooting in the Wynnefield section of the city this week was released from the hospital.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Sgt. Christian Ivanov was shot while serving a search warrant in Atlantic City earlier this month.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
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.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
A group of aspiring athletes in the Philadelphia Union's SWAG program is getting inspired as the World Cup visits our area.
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.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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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.
Enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 80s this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dozens of history buffs and cinefiles gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood for the launch of an outdoor movie series to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history. Ray Strickland reports.
A sea of yellow, green, red, and blue filled the stands for the second World Cup match in Philadelphia, and fans continued to celebrate long after the last whistle. Kerri Corrado reports.
This year's Juneteenth celebration comes as the museum commemorates its 50th anniversary, bringing the city together for a day of culture, music and reflection. Natasha Brown reports.
From Haiti to the U.S., fans packed FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill during USA's victory over Australia. Krystle Rich reports.