Kayak Rentals Paddle Into The Delaware River
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, kayak rentals have launched along the Delaware River.
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Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, kayak rentals have launched along the Delaware River.
Police say Wilkinson drowned when he jumped into the water, trying to save a friend who fell in. But he never resurfaced.
Crews returned Thursday to the scene of a possible drowning along the Delaware River, where a teenager went under Wednesday evening.
A teen is presumed dead after he jumped into the Delaware River to save his friend Wednesday evening.
New Jersey has taken its fight over dredging the Delaware River to a federal appeals court in Philadelphia.
The toll jumps from $4 to $5 to use the Walt Whitman, Ben Franklin, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges. The Delaware Memorial Bridge goes from $3 to $4.
Authorities in Delaware County have identified the body of a man found bound and gagged near the foot of the Commodore Barry Bridge, and they say he was beaten to death.
Amphibious duck boat tours resumed Thursday on the Delaware River in Philadelphia nine months after a deadly collision with a tugboat-steered barge forced them from the water.
For the first time since a deadly accident last summer, officials with "Ride the Ducks" Philadelphia demonstrated the changes they've made to their land and water tours.
The "Ride the Ducks" amphibious tour boats were cleared to return to the Delaware River for the first time since the fatal collision last summer that claimed the lives of two students.
A federal judge in Philadelphia this week decided that no one can definitely point to whoever caused a massive oil spill on the Delaware River in November of 2004.
The Spirit of Philadelphia is back on the river after a $1.5 million renovation. There was a big party on the ship Tuesday night to show off her new look.
An NTSB report says the first mate says he had learned that day of a medical emergency involving his son and had been making and receiving cell phone calls preceding the crash.
Two Hungarian tourists drowned on July 7th when a barge collided with a disabled duck boat full of passengers. The NTSB is expected to release a report Monday morning on its continuing investigation of the incident.
So, maybe you can't quite picture sunshine and walking along the Delaware river considering Philadelphia's been like a snow sandwich, but let's look ahead. The Delaware River is starting a new program and they may be looking for you.
Mayor Michael Nutter says the idea of putting duck boats on the Schuylkill River simply does not float. The Nutter administration announced Tuesday that it is rejecting a plan to allow the amphibious tour vehicles on the Schuylkill.
During this Army-Navy weekend, some Naval Academy crafts are docked at Penn's Landing for you to check out. And, there's also a larger, Army vessel nearby.
A Delaware family has sighted a rare right whale on the Indian Inlet near the mouth of the Delaware River and got video of the creature.
"What we're looking for is the best possible solution for the city of Philadelphia," says Philadelphia managing director Rich Negrin.
A motion by the State of Delaware and environmental groups was denied, clearing the way for the project to begin.
A school bus flipped onto its side in New Castle, injuring dozens of students although none appear to have life-threatening injuries.
It's been decades since a park opened along Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront, but the opening of "Washington Avenue Green" at Pier 53 is the first step in what looks to be a long reclamation project.
In the latest chapter of the duck boat crash that killed two people in July, the captain of the duck boat has filed a lawsuit.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
The 2025 mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others wounded.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, police say.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
SEPTA Transit Police says serious crime on the transit authority has reached its lowest in 10 years, and that its focus on crime is working.
Jahmez Cartwright was last seen by his mother in Southwest Philadelphia. His mother said he was supposed to go to school, but he never showed up.
A Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge ruled Thursday that the most serious charges against four of six defendants in the Grays Ferry mass shooting from last summer will be held for trial.
A Telford man is accused of sexually assaulting at least one elderly woman during four alleged break-ins in 2025, according to the Montgomery County district attorney and Towamencin Township police chief.
A major federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses 26 people of involvement in a scheme to tank NCAA Division I college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games to help sports gamblers get rich.