Ed Rendell joins group planning 250th anniversary in Philadelphia
The former Pennsylvania governor will help raise awareness and ensure an inclusive commemoration for the big birthday celebration in two years.
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The former Pennsylvania governor will help raise awareness and ensure an inclusive commemoration for the big birthday celebration in two years.
Franklin Square is renaming the 185-year-old fountain after former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennslyvania Governor Ed Rendell.
During his time as mayor Rendell would go there to eat lunch.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is promoting the president's spending plan to shore up the country's infrastructure.
Parkinson's is a disorder that affects the central nervous system.
Former Governor Ed Rendell is throwing his support behind a rising star from the Pittsburgh area in Pennsylvania's race for lieutenant governor.
Chris discussed the special Congressional election in Montana, Jeb Bush photographed getting his shoes shined in an airport and Donald Trump calling on NATO nations to spend more on defense. He spoke with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about Mark Zuckerberg's commencement speech recommending universal income at Harvard at 7:00 and to Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson about the FBI investigation focusing on Jared Kusher 8:20.
State Representative Stan Saylor, chairman of the Appropriations Committee, expects Ed Rendell to answer questions about how the leftover funds were spent.
Chris discussed Press Secretary Sean Spicer's apology for comparing Adolf Hitler to Bashar al-Assad, the end of Philadelphia's mobile parking app and a charter school cancelling class to accommodate the NFL Draft. At 7:20, he spoke with Fox News Correspondent Ed Henry about his new book, 42, on Jackie Robinson and at 8:00 he talked to comedian Jeremy McLellan about his latest piece, 'Bombing the Stage: Comedy as Political Resistance.'
The former Philadelphia mayor and Pennsylvania governor is backing Democratic candidate Joe Khan.
Ed Rendell says presidential electors should be bound to vote for the winners to their states.
Ed Rendell says President-elect Donald Trump should stop sewing mistrust in the electorate by insisting millions of people voted illegally.
Ed Rendell says Hillary Clinton missed her window of opportunity to win the Presidency.
Ed Rendell says Pat Toomey made a mistake not coming out clearly for or against Donald Trump, and it could cost him the Senate election.
Avid Hillary Clinton supporter and actress, Debra Messing will also be a special guest for the event.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says the legislature should consider classifying SEPTA workers as essential and removing their ability to strike.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney took to Twitter on Thursday night and used a classic movie reference to take a jab at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says he is worried overconfident supporters will not show up for Hillary Clinton on election day because they believe she's already won the election.
Ed Rendell warned Hillary Clinton not to appear smug or over-confident during tonight's final presidential debate.
On today's show, Rich discussed The Pennsylvania House's approval of a bill that would punish local government that classifies themselves as sanctuary cities, Donald Trump's continued insistence that the Presidential Election is rigged, and the Trenton School District paying out $1.7 million in unused vacation days to school administrators. At 4:30pm, former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell joined the show to discuss tomorrow night's final presidential debate.
Ed Rendell thinks Donald Trump's campaign no longer has a chance to win the White House and Republicans should concentrate on saving the Senate.
Ed Rendell defends the use of $10 million in state aid given the Democratic National Convention.
Ed Rendell says the FOP's endorsement of Donald Trump doesn't adversely impact Hillary Clinton's chances in Pennsylvania.
Ed Rendell defended Hillary Clinton's health status but said some of the most effective Presidents were sick while in office.
Ed Rendell assesses the state of the Presidential race heading into Labor Day weekend.
This tax season, scam callers are mentioning taxes or claiming to be the IRS in aggressive efforts to try to steal your identity, experts say.
We've issued two NEXT Weather Alerts for steady Friday morning rain and a chance of wintry mix and snow Sunday.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
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In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
We've issued two NEXT Weather Alerts for steady Friday morning rain and a chance of wintry mix and snow Sunday.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
Displays about slavery at the President's House in Old City are being reinstalled nearly a month after they were removed by order of the Trump administration.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
A shooting in Norristown led police to uncover two rival human trafficking operations that spanned into New York City.
A shooting in Norristown led police to uncover two rival human trafficking operations that spanned into New York City.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Valley Forge National Historical Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary and America's 250th birthday this year.
Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180-million settlement resolving decades of sex abuse claims made against former priests.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
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.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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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.
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder checks out The Delaware Water Gap in the Poconos.
Scam callers know it's tax season, and they're getting increasingly more threatening and creating false urgency to try to steal your personal information and your money. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with more on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from phishing and scam calls claiming to be from the IRS.
After the city of Philadelphia received nearly 10 inches of snow and ice, followed by over 2 weeks of bitter cold temperatures, snow piles are still here nearly a month after the storm. Residents are asking when the snow will finally melt. Our Wakisha Bailey is out at one of the city's melting sites, and we hear from Meteorologist Kate Bilo about what's taking so long for this snow to go away.
A new law in the Garden State means some 17-year-olds can vote in the 2026 New Jersey primary, and future primaries, as long as they will turn 18 by the general election.
Morning rain will create puddles and melt some piles of snow on Friday morning, but after that we are looking ahead to a coastal storm that could bring some snow or wintry mix to the Philadelphia area on Sunday into Monday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.