US Attorney General, in Philadelphia, Promises Strong Civil Rights Agenda
Eric Holder touched on issues that are currently affecting our region.
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Eric Holder touched on issues that are currently affecting our region.
Members of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society spent a few hours rejuvenating houseplants for drop-in visitors at PHS's "pop-up" garden on South Broad Street.
Everett Gillison, deputy mayor for public safety, says the spike in homicides, combined with the raw emotional impact of the Trayvon Martin case, pushed the Nutter administration to verbalize its tactics.
Hopes are to shave $4.5-billion off the annual $30-billion cost of mail delivery nationwide.
It's the biggest gathering of youth competitors in Irish sports outside of Ireland.
The production is based on the iconic movie from the early 1970s and is a coming of age story involving a teen on summer vacation who gets involved with a war bride.
Even a heat wave has a silver lining when you're talking about the solar power being generated at Millville's new 7.4 acre solar field.
One of Burlington County's last two remaining dairy farms has called it a day.
Officials at the Kimmel Center unveiled their brand new digital installation in the Perelman Theater on Tuesday which they hope will be the venue chosen by corporations and filmmakers alike to screen their productions.
Despite numerous honors and accolades for his excellence in the kitchen, chef Marc Vetri says he got an urge to give back by helping children.
A new exhibit opens Friday at the National Museum of Jewish American History that showcases the work of a children's author and illustrator most known for breaking a color barrier in children's literature.
Despite the sweltering heat, a crowd gathered to help one of the Philadelphia Zoo's animals celebrate her birthday on Thursday.
It's often dreaded but practically inevitable these days: a friend request from Mom or Dad.
For one family it was a moment of tremendous pride, as George Drew was promoted to batallion chief -- a post that his father, also George Drew, held until his retirement.
Taniyah says she wants to be a cosmetologist when she grows up.
Some children in Philadelphia playing at a spray ground had the right idea about staying cool, but another at risk group is senior citizens, and there are many ways they can get help.
The excessive heat warning remains in effect for the region, and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's "Heatline" will be open 8:30am until 12 midnight today through Friday.
This year's memorial has been delayed indefinitely because of the weekend's protests there over the George Zimmerman verdict -- protests that included signs hung from the statue.
In a sweltering auditorium at St. Gabriel School in the Grays Ferry section of the city, Archbishop Charles Chaput signed an agreement turning 14 parish schools over to independent control.
J. Jondhi Harrell spent half of his years living a life of crime. Now, his nonprofit group is helping other ex-offenders return successfully to civil society.
A group of protesters took their message mobile, marching through the city streets to Independence Hall.
The "not guilty" verdict for George Zimmerman has sparked protests in cities across the country, including Philadelphia.
In a statement, Nutter said he respects the criminal justice system but strongly disagrees with the not guilty verdict
The band is called Philayva (pronounced "flay-vah"), and that unusual spelling gives you a clue to what makes it special.
President Bill Clinton was among the many dignitaries who attended.
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in a botched robbery in 2012.
Tuesday will be the nicest day of the week in the Philadelphia region, as humidity and storm chances return on Wednesday.
Measles has reached the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. St. Luke's University Health Network said it's treating its "first case in recent memory."
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree's altercation with student protesters in February caused trauma in the community, a report says.
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in a botched robbery in 2012.
Armani Tyrell Waite was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Walmart store in Darby Township, Delaware County.
Tuesday will be the nicest day of the week in the Philadelphia region, as humidity and storm chances return on Wednesday.
Measles has reached the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. St. Luke's University Health Network said it's treating its "first case in recent memory."
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in a botched robbery in 2012.
The Philadelphia Police Department is set to host events around the city for National Night Out.
Iliana Lick, who is from Argentina, is a nanny in Philadelphia. Now, she's in ICE custody in New Mexico.
A man was shot multiple times and killed in West Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree's altercation with student protesters in February caused trauma in the community, a report says.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The remains of a man were found in a marshy meadow area next to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine in 1982.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Measles has reached the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. St. Luke's University Health Network said it's treating its "first case in recent memory."
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the fifth on an RBI single by Bryan De La Cruz.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
Instead of doing it on paper, Philadelphia jurors are now required to complete an online questionnaire.
Police were called to the Taylortown Shopping Center in Newark, Delaware after a reported shooting Monday night.
Delaware County officials say they're working with cybersecurity specialists to confirm the full scope of a recent attack after cyberattackers accessed data during a breach in June.
A multi-vehicle crash was causing major delays on I-95 northbound near the Cottman Avenue exit on Tuesday morning. Kim Hudson has more on alternate routes and Chopper 3 gives you a look over the scene.
Firefighters were called to a home on the 3400 block of E Street in Kensington around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.