Local Expert: Newly Elected Egyptian President Will Have Little Immediate Impact
A local middle east expert says the election in Egypt will have little immediate impact because of a power grab, last week, by the Egyptian Armed Forces.
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A local middle east expert says the election in Egypt will have little immediate impact because of a power grab, last week, by the Egyptian Armed Forces.
An American student arrested during a protest in Cairo and later freed by an Egyptian court is back home in Philadelphia.
The attorney for the Drexel University student who was arrested during a protest in Egypt says his client has been released from a Cairo prison.
Three American students arrested during a protest in Cairo and ordered released by an Egyptian court are in the midst of being processed by authorities there, a U.S. Embassy spokeswoman said Friday.
The attorney for Drexel University student, Gregory Porter, is speaking out today about securing his client's release in Egypt.
Egyptian officials say a court has ordered the release of three American students arrested this week during the unrest in Cairo.
A Drexel University student is among three American students who have been arrested during protests in Cairo.
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A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for traveling to Egypt to have sex with underage girls, two of whom became pregnant following what he called Islamic marriages.
Edward Turzanski, senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, says one of the first jobs after Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's resignation will be putting together elections.
For authoritarian states like Jordan, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia, what started in Tunisia and what now roils Egypt is a game-changer, says Samer Abboud, assistant professor of history and international studies at Arcadia University.
The calls for change in Tahrir Square went unanswered for another day, as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak refused to give up the position of power he has held for nearly 3 decades.
Rebecca Ansel of Moorestown says that her parents love to travel. "It's always been in the back of their minds that they go to Egypt," says Ansel.
While the protests in Egypt are thousands of miles away, they could very soon impact what millions of Delaware Valley drivers pay at the pump.
Dozens of people rallied on the corner of 6th and Market Streets in front of the federal courthouse last night to voice their support for the people of Egypt and against President Hosni Mubarek.
Thousands of Americans and other tourists are fleeing Egypt as demonstrations grip the streets. A local student evacuated from Egypt just arrived back in the U.S. and spoke to Eyewitness News.
The crisis in Egypt is affecting families in the Philadelphia area as people become worried about the safety of loved ones in the African nation.
The last of the average temperature days are now behind us for the foreseeable future, with a huge push of summer-like air heading to the Philadelphia region starting Monday.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
The last of the average temperature days are now behind us for the foreseeable future, with a huge push of summer-like air heading to the Philadelphia region starting Monday.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after he lost control and crashed into a wall on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday, police said.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is back in service following the deaths of Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, officials said.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fourth loss in five games.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
City crews on Sunday completed the demolition phase of the parking garage that collapsed in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood last week.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region will experience summer-like temperatures this week. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and has previously made statements at odds with other priorities of the Trump administration, such as the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
Andrew Koak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a mild Sunday night.
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, and no arrests have been made, according to officials.