NJ Teens Graduate From Program Designed To Turn Young Lives Around
Camden County officials celebrated the graduation of a dozen teens from the 15-year-old program.
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Camden County officials celebrated the graduation of a dozen teens from the 15-year-old program.
Hope of Harvest is a program that puts food on the tables of area residents. Scott Smith, Assistant Farm Manager at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown says this year, the program is expected to grow more than 50,000 pounds of vegetables.
The scenario was an "active shooter" in a hospital.
Speaking to reporters at City Hall upon his return, Mayor Nutter said he has no doubt that the trip he made to Rome with Archbishop Chaput and Gov. Corbett sent a clear message of their desire that the pope visit the region next year.
Several Philadelphia advocacy groups are applauding one of the area's largest employers for changing its hiring practices to give those with criminal records a better chance at a job. And they're hoping other companies take note.
The list of honorees includes Joan Myers Brown of Philadanco and former CBS-3 reporter and host Trudy Haynes.
The local Red Cross chapter now has two volunteers -- one a mental health counselor and the other a communications representative -- working in the Washington state disaster zone.
Helen Gym is well known among local government and educational leaders for keeping them on their toes. The Philadelphia community activist will be honored at the White House next week for her service to the city.
The "Give America A Raise" bus was the centerpiece for a rally at Eakins Oval, in front of the art museum.
Snow covered for-sale signs aren't magnets for home buyers. Kevin Redmond in Ocean City says he's had many house hunters cancel trips because of snow.
Enrollment counselors and navigators say they've seen a surge in applicants as the March 31st deadline draws near.
The School District of Philadelphia is partnering with celebrity chef Mark Vetri with the aim of bringing healthy meals and a family-style meal setting to students in every Philadelphia public school.
"We got a lot of very good smiles from him," Corbett said afterward. "His English is much better, probably, than my Spanish. But he likes Philadelphia. He smiled about Philadelphia."
On Wednesday, the organization said its Human Law Enforcement Officers had executed a warrant to remove 260 felines from unsanitary confinement at the home on the 1600 block of Filmore Street.
Twenty-nine factors are taken into account when compiling the rankings, including smoking, high school graduation rates and access to healthy foods.
A community organization in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia wants to acquire a vacant lot and turn it into a private dog park.
Kathy Fisher of PCCY says the food for summer lunch programs is available, but they need more locations to serve the kids the meals.
A woman who, as a newborn, was abandoned in the bathroom of a Pennsylvania fast-food restaurant said Tuesday she has found her birth mother just three weeks after launching a search that garnered worldwide attention.
"I don't know if any of these kids will ever be Allen Iverson, but we could have the next mayor of Philadelphia," says John Dennis, 37, varsity coach for the Philly All-Stars, a Small Fry team.
Anna Cordella, 64, of Norristown, says she's a happy customer, securing what she says is an affordable policy after losing her job and then seeing her "COBRA" insurance run out.
Here are the local counties and cities that have issued 'Code Blue' weather advisories.
"Dog Walker Watch" a joint program just launched by police, and Community Watch President Matt Peskin, is recruiting dog walkers to help report suspicious, criminal activities in their neighborhoods.
"Bats, balls, uniforms, gloves, cleats, socks, helmets, catching gear, masks, shin guards, chest protectors, balls -- everything," an official from Pitch In For Baseball tells KYW Newsradio.
Dance students from throughout the region gathered in Philadelphia Sunday for the first annual Youth Dance Fest.
The Camden County Freeholder's Board and others hosted a Volunteer Recruitment at Temple Emanuel on Sunday afternoon.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
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.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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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 Philadelphia area can expect more showers on Memorial Day, but warmer temperatures are on the way this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
During its annual Memorial Day ceremony, Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia dedicated headstones for two previously unmarked veterans' graves.
One week after a fire at the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, the congregation gathered at another location Sunday to worship together.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver who they say hit and killed a pedestrian in Feltonville Saturday night.
The Memorial Day weekend continued to be cloudy, cool and rainy Sunday, though temps will climb a bit on Monday into the 70s. Following a gloomy few days, storms clear out and temperatures climb back into the 80s for much of the week.