Fireworks: Fun For You, But Not Your Pets
While most of us enjoy the sights and sounds of a good fireworks display, the noise and flashing lights can be quite frightening for our pets.
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While most of us enjoy the sights and sounds of a good fireworks display, the noise and flashing lights can be quite frightening for our pets.
Stacy Young can finally see more clearly after she suffered a devastating facial injury when a firecracker exploded nearby.
A bill en route to the Governor's desk would allow for limited fireworks sales in New Jersey.
Police in Bucks County say they have made an arrest after legal fireworks sent a home up in flames last week.
A fire destroys a house in Bucks County and authorities are now investigating if teens with fireworks are to blame.
The two displays on the Philadelphia waterfront will light up the night sky this weekend.
If you are looking to celebrate the New Year, there are plenty of events happening in the Philadelphia area.
Some area firework shows have been postponed for tonight because of the incoming stormy weather expected.
Fireworks are a patriotic tradition, but some veterans react negatively to the noise, which may remind them of being in combat.
WalletHub has announced the best cities to watch fireworks.
There's something about watching the firework's bright colors reflect in the ocean while your toes sink in the sand that's unlike any other.
As we celebrate Independence Day and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we all need to pay homage to the soldiers who fought for our freedom. A day spent in the nation's first capital, Philadelphia, enjoying parades, fairs and fireworks make for a perfect celebration.
The first prescription veterinary medicine for treating anxiety over loud noises — a widespread problem that can send dogs running away in terror and harm both themselves and property — will soon hit the market.
The shows over the Delaware River are always a crowd-pleaser.
As you might imagine a lot of work goes into preparing the New Year's Eve fireworks show on the Waterfront.
A look at five of the best New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world.
There is so much to do on Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia you won't know where to start. We've narrowed down the list for you, so go celebrate the end of summer with all the bang you can muster in one weekend.
Thousands flocked to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Saturday to enjoy the Philly 4th of July Jam.
Philadelphia is, once again, going all out to make sure the birthplace of the nation has its best birthday celebration.
I give this advice every summer but we still have problems with fireworks. Children and adults suffer serious injuries.
Big Fourth of July festivities coming up this holiday weekend, but for some veterans a popular tradition can trigger painful memories.
A study of 315 locations around the country found that the holiday explosions temporarily boosted the levels of airborne microscopic particles that can pose a health risk.
Chris discussed New Jersey Chris Christie's announcement that he is running for President, a study that says fireworks are toxic and two pilots in Argentina that were fired for letting a model fly a plane. He also talked with Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00.
If the nearest July 4th fireworks display isn't so near, there are other ways to have a safe and sparkly holiday. Read on for some of these creative ways to light up your 4th of July when a fireworks display isn't an option.
The best part about Independence Day? The fireworks! Here's where to watch the night sky light up in the suburbs.
On Friday in the Philadelphia region, you'll want a sweatshirt or light jacket before heading out the door in the morning with temperatures in the 40s.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, has forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics Thursday night to avoiding a three-game sweep.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The American Red Cross is helping four people after a home partially collapsed in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
On Friday in the Philadelphia region, you'll want a sweatshirt or light jacket before heading out the door in the morning with temperatures in the 40s.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, has forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on South 64th Street, Philadelphia police said.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
Phyllis Parkansky and her mother, Dr. Inessa Parkansky, will soon share a medical degree from Temple University.
A 71-year-old Florida man died after falling on the job at an IMAX movie theater in Reading, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, has forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is kicking off once again along the Cooper River in South Jersey.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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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.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, has forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics Thursday night to avoiding a three-game sweep.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
The Flyers trail the second-round series against the Hurricanes 3-0 after a loss in Game 3 Thursday night.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny with a high of 68 degrees. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A rowhome partially collapsed on a residential block in the Nicetown-Tioga section of North Philadelphia Thursday morning. The cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
The Flyers will try to avoid the sweep on Saturday night in Game 4 against the Hurricanes.
Duffy and a group of students rode the train from Washington, D.C., to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.