Delaware woman participates in Economic Blackout to push back on DEI rollbacks
The blackout urges customers not to spend any money Feb. 28, as a form of resistance against major corporations rolling back their DEI policies.
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The blackout urges customers not to spend any money Feb. 28, as a form of resistance against major corporations rolling back their DEI policies.
Some Americans are participating in an "economic blackout" that was promoted on social media. Madeleine Wright reports.
A group called "The People's Union" wants Americans to stop spending on fast food, gas and at major retailers on Feb. 28 as a protest against rising prices and the power of corporations -- others are curbing their spending at businesses like Amazon and Walmart that recently removed references to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Josh Sidorowicz breaks down what's behind the movement that's all over social media.
The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion programs has reached Philadelphia as Penn removed information from its website.
The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion programs has reached Philadelphia as Penn removed information from its website.
The president's comments upset some disability advocates, including the Philadelphia advocacy group Vision For Equality.
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
Timothy Welbeck with Temple University said Trump's plan to end federal DEIA programs could leave many Americans less protected.
A Philadelphia civil rights expert says President Trump's efforts to end federal DEIA programs could affect many minorities and vulnerable Americans.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
An 18-year-old student at Northeast High School in Philadelphia was charged after bringing a ghost gun into school on Wednesday morning, police said.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
Neighbors are reeling after a pack of aggressive dogs launched a brutal attack on a beloved neighborhood cat Monday night in Northeast Philadelphia.
Last week, a deal to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital nearly fell apart, but people working around the clock to save the hospitals.
Last week, a deal to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital nearly fell apart, but people working around the clock to save the hospitals.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
The Eagles Pep Band, which has been with the team for 28 seasons, is being "let go," a member of the group said on Wednesday.
An 18-year-old student at Northeast High School in Philadelphia was charged after bringing a ghost gun into school on Wednesday morning, police said.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
An 18-year-old student at Northeast High School in Philadelphia was charged after bringing a ghost gun into school on Wednesday morning, police said.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
Neighbors are reeling after a pack of aggressive dogs launched a brutal attack on a beloved neighborhood cat Monday night in Northeast Philadelphia.
Last week, a deal to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital nearly fell apart, but people working around the clock to save the hospitals.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
Authorities investigating an alleged attempted child abduction in Berlin Township said there's not enough evidence to corroborate the victim's story.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of a reported abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Todd and Traci Bult visited Delaware to renew their vows for the 38th time after traveling across the country to reaffirm their love.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
Respiratory therapy students at Gwynedd Mercy University are using liverwurst to perfect their biopsy techniques.
A new survey from the National Sleep Foundation reveals nearly 90% of Americans say sleep apnea is a serious condition.
Attorneys say they are close to a long-term deal to keep the Pennsylvania health system open.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit says someone was struck near the River Line's Cinnaminson station on Tuesday morning.
The Eagles Pep Band, which has been with the team for 28 seasons, is being "let go," a member of the group said on Wednesday.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded pitcher Tyler Phillips to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations.
Scott Laughton faced the Flyers, his former team, for the first time since being traded to the Maple Leafs. The Flyers have lost six games in a row.
Darris Nichols aims to bring accountability to La Salle men's basketball as the Explorers hope to get back to respectability.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers are bringing their newly-announced "JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour" to two arenas in the Greater Philadelphia area this August.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Food banks like Philabundance in Philadelphia could have big holes in their budgets after the Trump administration ended a federal program that helps them purchase food from local farms.
The live streaming Portal in LOVE Park will be back online at 7 a.m. Friday. The interactive art project is currently offline and under maintenance after several cases of vandalism. The Philly Portal launched last October, allowing park visitors to connect with other live-streaming devices in Ireland and Poland.
Philadelphia police said an officer who was shot last week outside Friends Hospital in Crescentville was accidentally shot by his own partner. The officers were taking Aaron Rainey to the hospital last Thursday when they say Rainey tried to grab an officer's gun. That's when one officer shot and killed Rainey. He also fired a shot that hit his partner in his bulletproof vest.
Philadelphia police are searching for a teen wanted in connection with a deadly shooting on a SEPTA bus. He's now identified as 17-year-old Zayki Davis. Police said he was part of a group of teenagers involved in a fight on the bus at 40th and Girard Saturday afternoon. Investigators said the driver then stopped the bus, Davis got off, and then fired a gun through its rear door.
The research comes as the United States is dealing with one of the largest measles outbreaks in the past decade.