Part 3: The Big Day
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"It's like going to a college campus for the first time. They're the new person on the block and they're afraid they won't be accepted."
Philadelphia's annual remembrance for fallen heroes took on an especially somber tone as the families of two firefighters killed in the line of duty last month laid wreaths at the Living Flame memorial service.
From bean to cup, a new Philadelphia coffee roasting company takes social responsibility very seriously.
Public-Private Ventures says it is a victim of the economy.
Students at the People for People Charter School were breaking bread on Wednesday with 12 students from Latvia.
Toby Mazer, co-founder of the Delaware Valley Stroke Council, says education can save lives.
Locally, there are more than 6,500 people waiting for an organ donation.
St. Christopher's Foundation for Children is encouraging Philadelphians to dine in one night to help families who are struggling with hunger.
"The amount of moving around of dollars that we can do is minimal," said Arthur Evans, the city's commissioner of Behavioral Health, "but we will do the best that we can to try to mitigate those kinds of catastrophic cuts."
The Borough of Norristown will be turning greener, thanks to 2,000 new trees that are being planted this season throughout the Montgomery County community.
Seven United Way chapters are forming the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, effective July 1st.
With over 19,000 infected people in the Philadelphia area, the city's HIV rate is five times the national average and the highest north of Washington DC.
PECO customers have a chance to save $120 on electric bills this summer, if they don't mind letting their homes get a little warmer than usual. But they have to apply for the special program by Monday.
As you make your plans for the day, you'll be facing extra congestion on the roadways as the Phillies game begins at 1:35 and the Flyers take to the ice at 3 p.m.
City Council members are voicing reservations about the Philadelphia Sheriff's request for a 25-percent budget increase at a time when other departments are belt-tightening.
Philabundance is raising money with a cupcake competition in Northern Liberties.
A newly released survey indicates more children in New Jersey are living in families that cannot make ends meet.
Some Phillies will be taking part in games other than baseball Sunday night, for charity.
Call it the case of the disappearing speech: Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams suddenly withdrew his prepared testimony to City Council this past week in the face of opposition from activists to a proposed $500 fee increase.
Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program held its 2012 "Arts and Criminal Justice Symposium" in center city Philadelphia, part of its efforts to teach community groups how to use art to rehabilitate those both in and outside of the prison system.
It's the 15th annual "Richie Ashburn Home Runs for Heart," where, for a $400 donation, you can step up to the plate at Citizens Bank Park and swing away.
Camden County, NJ was marking Crime Victims' Rights Week with a conference in Blackwood that was attended by more than 100 people.
Thursday is the 64th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, and a Jewish Day school in Bryn Mawr was celebrating.
A competition that began in September has ended with the announcement that a design by a Philadelphia-based architectural firm will be used to build the new memorial in Franklin Square.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
As the IRS phases out paper checks, your tax refund could be delayed if you don't give Uncle Sam your direct deposit info.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
A crash has closed Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Marlton, Evesham Township.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
As the IRS phases out paper checks, your tax refund could be delayed if you don't give Uncle Sam your direct deposit info.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
A crash has closed Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Marlton, Evesham Township.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A crash has closed Route 73 near Lincoln Drive in Marlton, Evesham Township.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Many taxpayers are seeing larger refunds this season, but ignoring one step could significantly delay your money for months. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from the IRS to make sure you get your refund quickly.
Spring is about to...well, spring warmer temperatures on us. The season officially starts at 10:46 a.m. Friday with the vernal equinox, and temperatures in the Philadelphia area will hit the 60s before some shower chances Friday night. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
It's about to be raining threes in South Philly, with four first-round NCAA March Madness men's basketball games happening Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Meanwhile, Villanova's men's and women's teams are in San Diego and Baton Rouge, respectively, for their first-round games.
The Quakertown, Pennsylvania, teenagers seen in videos in a brawl with a local police chief — after they walked out of school to protest ICE — will be in court Friday. An attorney representing one of the students said he expects charges to be dismissed. Brandon Goldner reports.
A serious crash appeared to have shut down Route 73 in both directions near Lincoln Drive in Evesham Township, New Jersey Friday morning. Josh Sanders is at our Pulse Desk with the latest information and images from Chopper 3.