Philadelphia To Ring In 2018 With 2 Firework Displays
Fireworks producer Ken Furstoss of the firm Pyrotecnico says each will include elements fans have never seen before.
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Fireworks producer Ken Furstoss of the firm Pyrotecnico says each will include elements fans have never seen before.
In 20-degree weather, a dozen workers from the fireworks firm Pyrotecnico unloaded explosives from rental trucks and arranged and wired them on barges at the Navy Yard.
Liverpool news media said the fireworks may have been placed in the pizza parlor as revenge.
In spite of the rain the show, as they say must go on, and so it did at the Ben Franklin parkway.
If you are looking to say "ooh" and "aah" as fireworks light up the night sky, here are some places you can go throughout the extended Fourth of July weekend.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
A slow-moving storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
A slow-moving storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
The Sixers announced LeBron James' signing Monday with a photo of the King's No. 23 jersey in a locker room next to a crown.
The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with a shooting that wounded his mother, Mia Bieniemy, according to authorities in Virginia.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Bill Kelly is tracking storms that could produce flash flooding in the Philadelphia region on Tuesday. Here's the NEXt Weather forecast.
Torrential rain turned roads into rivers across Hammonton on Monday evening.
Storm preparations are in full swing ahead of heavy rainfall that is expected to hit the Philadelphia region on Tuesday.
The Eagles will report for training camp Tuesday, and there are plenty of storylines and players to watch ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, is challenging his conviction.