2026 Roots Picnic announces move to Belmont Plateau: "We heard you"
The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia with a new venue and several upgrades after fan complaints following a less-than-ideal 2025 show.
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The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia with a new venue and several upgrades after fan complaints following a less-than-ideal 2025 show.
The Fairmount SEPTA station on Broad Street reopens after water was leaking from the ceiling, a transit spokesperson said.
On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Water Department was responding to main breaks in Fairmount and Mount Airy.
A portion of SEPTA's Broad Street Line was suspended Saturday afternoon after a fire near the tracks, officials said.
A woman was injured after she was shot near a school and playground in Fairmount, according to Philadelphia police.
Family members are urging anyone with information about a fatal hit-and-run to contact Philadelphia police.
From Phillies alumni celebrations in South Philly to a Grammy Award-winning artist performing down in South Jersey, there's something on the docket for everyone this weekend.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
We're tracking dangerous heat this week and next week, we could have our first heat wave. Nikki DeMentri is talking with people trying to stay cool in today's humidity and businesses preparing for what's to come.
Loved ones gathered at Pleasant Hill Park on Saturday to honor Amya Devlin, one of two killed in Monday's Fairmount Park mass shooting.
Philadelphia police provided an update Thursday about the number of guns they believe were used in the Memorial Day shooting in Fairmount Park.
A community gathered in grief, sending balloons and prayers into the sky on Friday as police continue to search for the people behind the deadly Memorial Day shooting.
Philly kicks off Pride Month with celebrations across the city, along with a packed lineup at the 2025 Roots Picnic.
Philadelphia police are beefing up security at the Roots Picnic after a mass shooting in the same area that left two people dead and nine others injured on Memorial Day.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said he was confident that one of the weapons involved had a "switch" that converted it from semi-automatic to fully automatic, capable of firing 17 rounds in under two seconds.
Philadelphia Police say a woman has died after she was shot inside a car, then pushed out of the vehicle and left on the side of the street in the city's Fairmount neighborhood.
St. Joe's Prep is giving back to the Philadelphia community by donating baseball equipment to the Francisville Rec Center.
Philadelphia police said a woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Fairmount Park.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia Wednesday night.
Thanks to the power of social media, Kristina Cusenza was able to connect with the mystery photographer who snapped a photo of the last walk with her dog Weston.
A woman had her picture taken with her beloved dog on their last walk together. Now she's looking for the mystery photographer.
The 76ers teamed up with Penn Medicine and Philadelphia to refurbish the basketball court at Roberto Clemente Park to give kids a safe place to chase their dreams.
Police data shows wheel and tire thefts are on the rise, and one nurse who works in Philadelphia knows the headaches they can cause firsthand.
Philadelphia police are investigating more than two dozen recent car break-ins in Fairmount where the contents of the glove box were left in the passenger seats. Meanwhile, the Eagles are set to have their first practice of training camp. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines.
Residents in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood said they feel uneasy following the recent rash of car vandalism.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
March Madness has taken over South Philadelphia Friday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kerri Corrado reports.