North Philly Youth Football Field Gets A Michael Vick Makeover
It's a rebirth for the once-dilapidated, muddy youth football field, thanks in part to Eagles' quarterback Michael Vick.
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It's a rebirth for the once-dilapidated, muddy youth football field, thanks in part to Eagles' quarterback Michael Vick.
Hendley worked first as a schoolteacher before transitioning into television news.
Penn State may never be able to fully shake off the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, but news that one victim has settled and other claimants may be soon follow marks a legal milestone after almost a year of negotiations.
If you want to put your two cents in, you can go online and fill out a quick survey on what you think your town needs.
Mandi Woodruff is editor of the personal finance section at Business Insider. Her recent visit to Philadelphia delighted and amazed her.
If the common wisdom is that boys lag behind girls in writing skills, some are bucking the trend, especially those attending workshops in Philadelphia that foster creative thinking.
People in Germantown were helping neighborhood kids get ready to go back to school at the fourth annual school supply giveaway at the historic Concord Schoolhouse.
The seventh annual Jazz on the Avenue Festival is today from noon until 7 p.m. at Broad and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
For many fans, with the team's struggles this season and last, it seemed inevitable that Charlie's time was running out.
Employees of Digitas Health took a day away from the office to help spruce up Girard Elementary School in time for the start of the school year.
Lisa Tremper Hanover says folks are intrigued by Grace Kelly because, "She did say, 'I've been the most fortunate woman to have been a movie star and a princess -- every little girl wishes for that!'"
Jon Bon Jovi is working with Project HOME on "JBJ Soul Homes," at 15th and Fairmount
Garden State Equality attorney Lawrence Lustberg says the problem stems from how federal benefits are doled out.
The project recaptures the design principles of the original 1957 work by Tansai Sano, the landscape architect from Kyoto.
When students return to one elementary school in the Hatboro-Horsham School District next month, they may be seeing some senior citizens roaming the hallways.
School officials say repairs at the arson-damaged Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne should be complete for the start of classes next month.
A West Philadelphia cafe is reopening its doors for the first time in eight months. The business fell victim to a demolition gone wrong.
Philly Rising is a program through which the city works with residents to improve life in neighborhoods with high instances of violent crimes.
This weekend, guests can learn about the role of animals throughout the prison's history – from unwelcome creepy crawlies to Eastern State's former mascot, Pep the Dog.
Bristol Township has a post on its web site indicating that a police officer and walk-through metal detector will be stationed at the entrance to the municipal building in time for Thursday night's Council meeting.
Plymouth Township will break ground next Wednesday at the park on Germantown Pike and Walton Road for a new monument dedicated to the men and women who served our country and the first responders who serve the community.
Eight-year-old Jamir is full of energy. He loves superheroes and wants to be a firefighter or a police officer one day.
"Champions need a great field to play on," said Mayor Michael Nutter.
The new attraction is located at the Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, where Superstorm Sandy is best known for toppling a roller coaster into the ocean.
West Goshen, Chester County was voted tenth on the CNN Money roundup.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Members of IBEW Local 614 have been without a contract for more than two months.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
Forensic experts will return to an Olney home Friday to determine if human remains were found at the property, multiple law enforcement sources said.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
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.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
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.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
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.
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.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 fans set in 1994.
The Philadelphia Flyers sent winger Garnet Hathaway to the Florida Panthers in exchange for draft picks.
Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, will play against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on Thursday.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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.
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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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Friday.
Throughout 2026, the United States Mint in Philadelphia has celebrated by making new coins.
On Thursday night, Ocean City council passed a resolution in a 5 to 2 vote to designate the former Gillian's Wonderland pier as an area "in need of rehabilitation."
Sources said there are signs of foul play inside the Olney home, and they were alarmed at what investigators discovered.
Labaron Philon Jr. was introduced Thursday at the Sixers' facility in Camden, New Jersey, after the team took him with the 22nd pick of the 2026 NBA draft.