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Postal workers and a local congressman rallied Tuesday to demand the Senate pass $25 billion in funding for the United States Postal Service.
Simpson was 62.
As of Friday morning, police report that there have been 286 homicides in the city, a level of violence not seen in the city in more than a decade.
Judge Eduardo Robreno heard testimony from encampment dwellers and the city on Thursday.
The mayor takes full responsibility for shutting down the Sanitation Department for two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The Gulf Refinery was at the same site as the now-defunct PES Refinery in South Philadelphia.
On Saturday, Gitto and other volunteers will rent trucks, pick up the trash and bring it to the city's recycling and trash center in the southwest.
For the first time since Eliza's death, her parents have found the courage to speak publicly.
The Art Commission has made its decision to move the statue but some residents plan to fight that decision in court.
Nearly two dozen people were shot this weekend in Philadelphia. Three of the victims were children.
One in five Philadelphians deals with food insecurity -- a number expected to grow as COVID-19 continues to impact employment.
Homeowners are critical of the township's sudden announcement, claiming trash collection had already lapsed before the mayor's announcement.
Families received boxes filled with food and fresh produce.
Homes and cars along 80th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard Eastwick neighborhood were quickly submerged by rising waters Tuesday.
According to the statistics, gun violence is increasing in Philadelphia and residents say they are looking to move out of the city in hopes of their lives being spared.
Micah runs Micah's Mixx, a lemonade stand at the corner of 23rd and Sigel Streets.
Zamar wanted to grow up to be a police officer, but that dream was taken and with his life after a gunman opened fire on the 200 block of Simpson Street on Saturday.
A total of five tornadoes touched down in our area Tuesday during the height of Tropical Storm Isaias, including one in Middletown, Delaware.
A Tropical Storm Watch and Flash Flood Watch are in effect from this evening until Tuesday.
For every shirt sold, a package of fresh produce from Giordano Garden Groceries is given to a Philadelphian in need.
The community helped clean up and made donations to help fund the relaunch. So far, nearly $85,000 has been raised for Uncle Bobbie's.
At 21 years old, Officer Keeney has just a year's experience on the Upland Borough Police force, but he handled a very scary and stressful situation like a total veteran.
They say COVID-19 is just the latest threat to health inside school buildings. They say asbestos and lead remain a concern.
Borchers has completed multiple deployments in the Middle East, including serving on the USS Carl Vinson.
Hundreds of people gathered to remember a young woman whose life was tragically cut short at the young age of 18-years-old.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
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 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.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
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.
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.
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 Philadelphia police officer is under investigation after he interacted with a man who was walking unsteadily in the street but failed to help him, officials said. The man was ultimately hit by a car and killed, police said. Police are also looking for the driver of the car.
Seven Rowan University students had to find somewhere to live after heavy rain on Thursday flooded their home in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Athletes, organizers and the Philly cycling community are getting ready to welcome the Philadelphia Cycling Classic back to the city this weekend. Reporter Dan Snyder got caught up in the excitement and decided to give the infamous Manayunk Wall a try.
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.