Pa. Board Nixes Transgender Homecoming King Entry
A western Pennsylvania school board won't let a student who was born female but identifies as male run for homecoming king.
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A western Pennsylvania school board won't let a student who was born female but identifies as male run for homecoming king.
Villanova wants two new dormitory buildings, a performing arts center, and a new parking garage, but the original plans were shot down by angry neighbors who called it "too big."
Teachers looking for some fall fun should head to a New Jersey farm on two upcoming weekends.
Yani Williams and her husband started "Your AOK Foundation," a nonprofit that serves those in need throughout North Philadelphia.
The fans overwhelmingly approved of making Ryne Sandberg permanent Phillies manager, and so do the players.
Actor and Comedian Dan Akroyd was in town this past week to sign bottles of his famous "Crystal Head" vodka.
Hundreds flocked to Sharon Baptist Church in West Philadelphia Saturday to celebrate the life of beloved Philadelphia radio icon E. Steven Collins.
German culture was celebrated in Fishtown at one of several Oktoberfest gatherings taking place in Philadelphia this month.
Thousands gathered outside the Wells Fargo Center Saturday to watch motorcycle drill teams , police K-9 units and fire department perform at the 59th annual Hero Thrill Show.
Arcadia University's International Peace and Conflict Resolution program will commemorate the thousands of victims of gun violence who died this year, it will create a giant chalk body drawing which will run for several blocks in Center City.
Park(ing) Day is to raise awareness of the need for more public spaces.
FEMA, Amtrak police, and the Red Cross were among the many agencies who set up information booths inside the main lobby at the 30th Street train station.
A group of students from Germany, in this country to learn about US history, has gotten an unexpected lesson about Philadelphia hospitality after their tour operator suddenly went bankrupt.
Each "kid kit" is stuffed with four books, a craft idea, and songs designed to educate and entertain the active preschooler.
"We're not saying that you can't smoke or use tobacco," says Chester County Housing Authority executive director Dale Gravett. "We're just saying you can't do it on Housing Authority property."
At the Union League, Moyer presented the first "Legends" Award on behalf of his foundation to Hamels.
BioTriad is expected to arrive at the fire site early Friday morning and begin treating the area, and Dietz & Watson says neighbors should quickly notice an olfactory improvement.
"If you turn the corner store around, you will turn the neighborhood around," Pa. state representative Dwight Evans said at the introduction of a pilot program in North Philadelphia.
Under the measure, a landlord whose tenant calls police three times in four months is issued a fine.
The "Navigating Life after 50 Expo" was designed to bring those who provide services to senior citizens to the folks they serve.
Sixth District councilman Bobby Henon says bandit signs -– usually offering cash for gold or cash for your home or car -- are a constant and annoying nuisance throughout the city.
Collingswood says the point of the weeklong event is to get kids interested in different, healthy foods.
Philadelphia has one of the largest collections of public art in the country and now more information that ever is available with just a few taps on your cell phone.
It's 7:30 Saturday at Upper Darby High School
The mounted unit has 17 horses but had only seven trailers (carrying two horses each), so only 14 could be transported at once.
Richard and Rita Zajko were murdered inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
A quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday, June 21, killed two men and injured two others, police said.
Police say Natasha Teague has been charged with murder and arson in the death of Barry Turner in a North Philadelphia fire.
A new investigation suggests many outlet store "deals" may not be deals at all. Consumers' Checkbook's Kevin Brasler exposes the secrets.
Richard and Rita Zajko were murdered inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
A quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday, June 21, killed two men and injured two others, police said.
Police say Natasha Teague has been charged with murder and arson in the death of Barry Turner in a North Philadelphia fire.
A new investigation suggests many outlet store "deals" may not be deals at all. Consumers' Checkbook's Kevin Brasler exposes the secrets.
Richard and Rita Zajko were murdered inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
A quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday, June 21, killed two men and injured two others, police said.
Police say Natasha Teague has been charged with murder and arson in the death of Barry Turner in a North Philadelphia fire.
A new investigation suggests many outlet store "deals" may not be deals at all. Consumers' Checkbook's Kevin Brasler exposes the secrets.
Philadelphia is the proud birthplace of the United States Postal Service, and Benjamin Franklin is to thank for it all.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly damaged and stole Pride flags along Kings Highway in Haddonfield, police said.
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
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.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
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.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
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.
The 2026 Men's World Cup may be centered around the stadiums, but some Philadelphia business owners say the tournament's impact is being felt well beyond the sports complex.
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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.
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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.
At a rally in Philadelphia Wednesday, a coalition of groups had a rally to urge the city to delay turning on new speed cameras.
Members of IBEW Local 614 have been working since April 1 without a contract.
If you're shopping at outlet stores for brand-name leftovers or last season's stuff on clearance, a new report from nonprofit Consumers' Checkbook reveals how much of the merchandise you find was never in regular stores to begin with.
Chopper 3 was over a crash scene on Route 42 northbound near Bellmawr on Wednesday morning.
The show over the Art Museum is now slated for midnight after going off at 9 p.m. last year.