Roberto Oquendo's Family Has Tearful Plea For Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed North Philadelphia Man
Police say the driver of a blue GMC Yukon or Denali was speeding and hit Oquendo hard, despite speed bumps on the road, and then left the scene.
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Police say the driver of a blue GMC Yukon or Denali was speeding and hit Oquendo hard, despite speed bumps on the road, and then left the scene.
U.S. Hunger reports one in four people don't know where their next meal will come from.
Police are also ramping up their efforts on the ground, with more officers in hot-spot crime areas and monitoring social media.
And on Wednesday, Officers Taing and Peyton were reunited with the mother and her baby, who are both doing well.
"You were asking what he wants to do. He wants to get ice cream. As soon as the weather breaks he wants to get frozen custards," Gene's son said.
Malachi was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Denny Road in Bear, Delaware.
Tonight, we honor Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, a man who is built to make a difference on and off the court.
Charles King Jr. is set to compete in an international fitness competition, and what makes him unique isn't just his age.
One Philadelphia bakery has been cranking out goodies for more than a century.
Each year, Holmesburg Baker sells upwards of 10,000 fastnachts the day before Ash Wednesday, as people enjoy a final indulgence before Lent.
Are you looking to do something different to celebrate Valentine's Day?
Just in time for Valentine's Day, a new Facebook group is hoping to make a match that may save a life from COVID.
Bryan Benson and Seann Campbell were closing up shop at the West Coast Video rental store in 1993 when they were fatally stabbed.
A Montgomery County mother is sharing how a police officer went above and beyond the call of duty during her child's medical emergency.
It features coach Reid's familiar mustache and headset in cheese.
The Special Olympics provides athletes with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to stay active, make friends, and engage in competition.
A Navy man, Evans saw action in World War II and the Korean War. He is a father to five children and made his home in Chester.
Friends of the family say Nyssa was at home with her 5-year-old cousin and 12-year-old brother without adult supervision
Around the country, women of all ages paid tribute to Vice President Harris by wearing their chucks and pearls to celebrate her inauguration.
The Trump Store opened just 11 months ago. The owner says business has been steady, even after the election.
It was a somberness felt nationwide as the country remembered the more than 400,000 lives lost to COVID-19.
President-elect Joe Biden's dog, Major, will be honored with his own "indoguration."
Police say he was out walking his dog Wednesday evening when two suspects tried to rob him, then shot him and ran away.
Hundreds of boxes of breakfast and lunch meals for a seven-day supply were distributed at the site, which now makes up 102 distribution areas throughout the city.
The Birds ended the 2020 season with a record of 4-11-1. Fans we spoke with in Fairmount Monday evening say Pederson wasn't the problem.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After Aniah Monroe was carjacked in Philadelphia, her car ended up in a tow lot in Camden. It's now costing her hundreds of dollars to get it back.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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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.
The Eagles will play the Bengals in their final preseason game Friday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and community are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Contreras-Gelves, who is seeking asylum, lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Friday night.
Ryan Carter, a Friends' Central guard, went from starting on her high school girls' basketball team in eighth grade to receiving a gold medal with the 2026 USA Basketball Women’s U18 National Team.
A new colony of penguins is now calling the Philadelphia Zoo home.