Philadelphia Dance Academy wants more boys to be represented in ballet
All boys can learn ballet for free at the Philadelphia Dance Academy, Wakisha Bailey reports in this week's Focusing on the Future.
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All boys can learn ballet for free at the Philadelphia Dance Academy, Wakisha Bailey reports in this week's Focusing on the Future.
Wakisha Bailey introduces you to Sean and Hadley Rubin, a brother and sister who've been playing lacrosse since they were youngsters.
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
Catholic schools are back in session, and Father Judge has some new additions this year.
Camaj and Cinque Matthews play both offense and defense and hope to follow their brother to the NFL someday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
The 15-year-old drummer has published sheet music that is in high demand.
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Just weeks from now students will head back to school and this entrepreneur wants to inspire others to read.
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
This week, Eagles fans tailgated at pro shops for the return of the long-awaited Kelly Green jerseys, a Philadelphia student befriended her bully and wrote a book about it, and the Upper Darby director of parking enforcement resigned after theft allegations.
12-year-old Aleemah Lanier wrote the book "Let's Help the Bully" which is inspired by her own story.
A young author is highlighting her experience with a classmate in a new book. Our Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the pages of this unexpected friendship.
Niyah Thompson, who has a pop-up Dulce Candles inside the Cherry Hill Mall, opened her first specialty candle brick and mortar inside the Willow Grove Mall.
Wakisha Bailey has the story on Dulce's Candles in this week's Focusing on the Future.
Philadelphia youth artist Alphonso Evans Jr. is being nominated for a prestigious gospel music award.
The Egg Harbor Township girls' softball team is hoping to get back to the New Jersey softball playoffs next year.
This week, St. Joe's University stepped up to help Cabrini students after the Delco university's abrupt closure, a Philadelphia high school won a cash prize for a sports documentary produced by its students and an Ambler mom is going viral on TikTok for her hilarious sports commentary.
Wakisha Bailey introduces you to the Egg Harbor Township girls' softball team in this Focusing on the Future.
The documentary is about a young baseball player who overcame a series of challenges before graduation.
The documentary is about a young baseball player who overcame a series of challenges before graduation. Wakisha Bailey gives us a look.
The after-school program, Music Education Pathways, has served over 1,200 students at 14 different schools throughout Philadelphia.
Reporter Wakisha Bailey discovers the importance of music with our youth.
With an event similar to "Shark Tank," Liguori Academy is turning students into entrepreneurs overnight.
Students had to present business ideas to a panel of judges. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A few morning clouds and showers will give way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
Seamus Coffey, 8, caught two catfish and a red-bellied piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County over the weekend.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
With its family atmosphere, famous snapper soup and cozy dining room, Kelly's became a beloved neighborhood gathering place in Northeast Philadelphia.
Seamus Coffey, 8, caught two catfish and a red-bellied piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County over the weekend.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
A few morning clouds and showers will give way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Seamus Coffey, 8, caught two catfish and a red-bellied piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County over the weekend.
With its family atmosphere, famous snapper soup and cozy dining room, Kelly's became a beloved neighborhood gathering place in Northeast Philadelphia.
Kadafi Fleming, the brother of the suspect charged in the killing of a Penn State student who was wanted in an attempted carjacking of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer, turned himself in to police.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
Two teenagers were injured during an assault at Uptown Beer Garden in Center City Monday night, Philadelphia police said.
A former South Jersey mayor who pleaded guilty to DUI and child endangerment charges is accused of using fake signatures to get her name on the Democratic primary ballot.
New Jersey State Police troopers were called to Trenton City Hall on Tuesday morning to collect evidence for an investigation.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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."
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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could get some rain Wednesday morning, but then it will be sunny. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia's Portal, a live video feed that connects the city to six others around the world, will be moving from its home at City Hall later in 2026 — but there's hope it can stay in the City of Brotherly Love.
Another LeBron James mural has popped up in Philadelphia. This one is located in Chinatown at 10th and Arch streets.
Police said three minors chased another minor into Uptown Beer Garden and began punching and kicking him.
UFC 330 is at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia this weekend, and local fighters are looking forward to the big event.