Organizers Make Final Preparations Ahead Of Old City Seaport Festival This Weekend
The Old City Seaport Festival is taking place this weekend. Organizers are promising a family-friendly few days of tall ships, fine food and even a pirate battle.
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The Old City Seaport Festival is taking place this weekend. Organizers are promising a family-friendly few days of tall ships, fine food and even a pirate battle.
Former World Series champion pitcher Jamie Moyer is back in town for a camp conference and private screening of an HBO documentary about kids and grieving. A topic near and dear to both HIS and his wife's heart.
The Pentagon can no longer issue the $100,000 payment to the family of a dead service member so funerals and other immediate needs can be met.
Amid concerns about its location, plans for a new ShopRite supermarket on Admiral Wilson Boulevard are moving ahead.
Before settling into the 24-foot, eleven-passenger canoes, guides assured them than none had tipped over in 30 years of the program.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz wants lawmakers to come together to resolve their political gridlock. And he's giving away free coffee to customers who set an example how to do it.
Tajinae is trying to inspire other young people through her work with the "Role Models" organization.
That was the beginning of what Trish calls A Soldier's Hands. She and an army of volunteers wrap donated hand creams, lip balms, candy. Everything goes in a colorful bag and is tied with a bow. Every gift also comes with a letter. She gets hundreds written by school children.
Teams of 20 take turns pulling the 50-ton jet to raise money for the United Way of Philadelphia and New Jersey.
Boxes have been set up at nine police departments and in the lobby of the Government Center in Media. The process is intended to be anonymous.
The growing addiction problem is adding to the number of emergency room visits, rescue calls, treatment placements and deaths in Philadelphia every year.
A complaint has been filed with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, contending that the Christie administration is making it more difficult for Hispanics to recover from Hurricane Sandy.
Delaware County Council and the Heroin Task Force are set to unveil 11 large drug drop off boxes.
The Washington-based Trust for America's Health said in a report Monday that the state had 15.3 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents in 2010, most involving prescription drugs.
Jeffrey Lindy, who served on a Philadelphia Bar Association committee studying the plan, says the contract might go to a for-profit law firm that would inevitably cut corners.
Syreeta Scott doesn't just perfect the 'dos of the Who's Who. She also helps those who lose their hair battling cancer.
Police will be present at Concord High School in Wilmington Monday after the school received threats over the weekend.
Eagles fans were breathing a little easier Sunday evening, after the team snapped their three-game losing streak.
Live music filled the air and vendors lined the streets as thousands of people enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon at the 8th Annual Fall Festival.
People from across Philadelphia gave the gift of warmth Sunday as The 6th Annual drive kicked off.
A Narberth-based program gives young adults with disabilities an alternative to living at home or in a facility.
Nearly 1 in 40 American Jews of Eastern European descent carries the BRCA 1 and 2 mutation which increases the risk of certain cancers, including breast and ovarian.
Immigration reform rallies were being held in more than 100 U.S. cities Saturday, including in Philadelphia.
Montgomery County Community College is partnering with a university in South Korea.
The CDC generally reports about 30,000 Lyme cases a year but after a recent conference on the disease, which is spread through the bite of a tick, it concluded that Lyme cases are drastically under-reported and the actual number is probably 300,000 cases.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Brandon Marsh hit the longest homer of his career, Bryce Harper homered for the second straight game, and the Phillies tagged Michael Lorenzen for nine runs on 12 hits.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
A 7,000 square foot mini soccer pitch will replace the pickleball courts at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia through October.
Philadelphia flight instructor John Aytch was giving a lesson about what to do when a plane loses power when that exact scenario occurred.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police said the video shows a black SUV striking a 14-year-old boy riding his bike at the intersection of South York and School roads.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Brandon Marsh hit the longest homer of his career, Bryce Harper homered for the second straight game, and the Phillies tagged Michael Lorenzen for nine runs on 12 hits.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
A 7,000 square foot mini soccer pitch will replace the pickleball courts at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia through October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low. Not zero, but a few passing showers are about all we expect. Bill Kelly reports.
From chocolates, to pound cake, to flowers, customers are making sure they secure their Easter goods before Sunday. Kerri Corrado reports.
10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana was honored before the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game Friday night. His mother says its a moment that will stay with him long after the bell rings. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Tracking the NEXT big change for Easter Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A young survivor of the Northeast Philly plane crash will take center court Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana will be honored before the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game. Wakisha Bailey reports.