Local Schoolkids Help Spruce Up A North Philadelphia Neighborhood
The volunteers are all incoming seniors at Martin Luther King High School, working in the school's "Seeds for Learning" Farm.
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The volunteers are all incoming seniors at Martin Luther King High School, working in the school's "Seeds for Learning" Farm.
A group calling itself "The Rolling Rabbis" pedaled into Philadelphia on Thursday as part of a cross-country trip to raise money for children with special needs.
"There's no reason why they can't do it at 9, when it gets dark," says one woman we spoke with.
The ceremonial shovels went into the ground on Thursday at St. Mary Medical Center, marking the beginning of a yearlong, $22-million project that will expand the capacity of its emergency department.
James Cummins, his wife, and their three young boys were sound asleep when the car hit their Byberry Road home shortly before two in the morning. They all escaped unharmed, but two people in the car were killed and the house is a total loss.
Medicaid is a key part of President Obama's health care reform law, and a new study shows that it does help to make people's lives better.
A group of Camden schoolchildren hit a few balls around at tennis courts on the campus of Rutgers University in Camden, before boarding a bus to visit the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI.
Local food banks say they're still waiting for $2 million in funding from the Delaware River Port Authority, approved by the agency more than a year and a half ago but subsequently put on hold.
Mayor Nutter helped to unveil the photo essay at the airport, depicting moments in the 70-year history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation's first African-American military pilots.
"More and more, friends and neighbors are giving," says the president and CEO of the "Gift of Life" donor program, "but now there's this new phenomenon of people just wanting to do some good for their fellow man and giving their kidney to someone else."
A program officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, McGill says he has slept in more than 20 slave dwellings to inspire their preservation.
The Maccabi Games are coming to the Philadelphia area this summer, and local organizers are looking for families to host the approximately one thousand teenagers coming to the region to compete.
In our area, trail development is expected to take off this summer thanks to a $23-million federal grant.
It was part of a national program called "House of Heroes."
The Wanamaker pipe organ, nestled in the Grand Court of what is now Macy's center city Philadelphia department store, is celebrating 100 years of high notes.
Davon is a bright but sometimes shy young man who loves animals and video games.
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held Monday in North Philadelphia for long-awaited streetscape improvements for a Latino business corridor.
Need local medical information? Now there's an app for that.
About 40 young people growing up in some of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods, many of whom may have thought they had no chance of getting a good job or a good education, graduated Friday from the St. Christopher's Hospital "Health Tech" program.
Franz Knorr, of Collegeville, is leaving this weekend for Athens, where he will compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games which begin next Saturday.
Juneteenth, the observance of the end of slavery in America, will be celebrated at a number of venues throughout Philadelphia this weekend.
Seventeen-year-old Cheilin loves ballroom dancing, especially the rumba.
The breast cancer organization "Komen for the Cure" has launched its first-ever initiative for breast health and cancer awareness aimed at Latina women in Camden County.
This West Philadelphia center for art and dance is one of ten institutions from around the country eligible for a $50,000 grant, but the public has to help make it happen.
The Black Cat Café, a new restaurant in Devon, Pa., is owned by PALS, a local pet rescue group.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, and even hotter days will follow for the rest of the week.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, and even hotter days will follow for the rest of the week.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wanted in three shootings, including two deadly ones, in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood.
A home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was reduced to rubble after an explosion on Highview Road on Monday.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, and even hotter days will follow for the rest of the week.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wanted in three shootings, including two deadly ones, in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood.
One Pennsylvania church is opening its doors wider, creating a welcoming place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
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.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
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.
A dangerous heat wave will begin in the Philadelphia region Tuesday. Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia police believe the same suspect is responsible for three shootings in Hunting Park, including two that were deadly.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill will have shortened hours on the Fourth of July in anticipation of rising temperatures.
Bells are an integral part of our nation's history. There's the Liberty Bell with its storied crack, of course. But the lesser-known bells at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City are even older.
The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia will reopen to the public this week. It's been closed to the public since 1976.