Philadelphia Celebrates July 4th Before, During And After The Holiday
There's a lot happening in Philadelphia this week, in the days leading up to and following the Fourth of July.
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There's a lot happening in Philadelphia this week, in the days leading up to and following the Fourth of July.
Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks…there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!
Sunshine is a cure for the blues and it provides Vitamin D, plus plenty of other benefits. If you don't or can't commute out of the city, here are a few places to help you catch some rays.
The annual memorial service honoring the sacrifice of Philadelphia police and firefighters was held Tuesday in Franklin Square.
Renovated in 2006, Franklin Square is filled with a variety of activities, including Center City's only 18-hole miniature golf course, designed after many favorite Philly spots.
In Philadelphia, there are many ways to enjoy caroling -- whether as an observer or an active singer.
Whether you are traveling alone, with a loved one or are bringing the entire family, this city has something you are sure to enjoy.
At Franklin Square, PECO workers and volunteers were busy Tuesday getting the park ready for the holidays.
Make the most of the autumn season at the top five fall festivals in the Philadelphia area for 2013.
With pretty much perfect temperatures, Sunday proved to be a great day to get outside. Philadelphians didn't waste the opportunity.
Everyone loves to get gussied up and enjoy a night on the town, but eating well in Philadelphia doesn't have to be fancy or expensive.
Folks from the Camden Aquarium set up some of their smaller animals on display for the children at Franklin Square on Friday afternoon.
From among a hundred cities evaluated, Philadelphia came in at number 10.
As summer gets underway for the region's schoolchildren, the tourism agency Historic Philadelphia wants to help parents fill the time off.
Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia is full of events. For example you can celebrate the holiday all week long at the National Constitution Center.
Three names were added: those of police officers Brian Lorenzo and Moses Walker, killed last summer, and fire captain Michael Goodwin, killed just last month fighting a fire in South Philadelphia.
It wasn't too long ago that we were scraping ice off our windshields. Now, we're eating it!
Franklin Square will kick off it's seventh season starting at noon on Wednesday.
The tourist attractions in Franklin Square are officially open to the public once again -- a sign that spring is right around the corner.
Tourism officials are touting some special -- and possibly spooky -- events coming up next month in Old City.
Pack up those kids and hit the road for a day of fun, no matter the weather, at Philadelphia's best spots for summer playdates.
Many Occupy activists were at Franklin Square on Monday for speeches and organizing activities, and some were just being released from police custody.
Not a fan of trolling the departments stores for the next celebrity scent-sation? Try your hand at something out of the ordinary with perfumes and colognes from these scent-fully delicious boutiques.
Whether it's a romantic blanket spread in the shade or a wild pickup game of frisbee with friends, these are Philly's most perfect places for a picnic.
The campaign stresses the importance of getting screened and tested for hepatitis B.
Sunday is a nice summer day in Philadelphia, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms on Monday.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Sunday is a nice summer day in Philadelphia, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms on Monday.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
The third Philadelphia police officer injured in a shooting in the Wynnefield section of the city this week was released from the hospital.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Sgt. Christian Ivanov was shot while serving a search warrant in Atlantic City earlier this month.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Philadelphia's Juneteenth festival and parade kick off Sunday morning. Reporter Chilekasi Adele has the latest on road closures and what to expect at the event.
Why do some dogs seem to behave more like cats? PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains and introduces you to some pets available for adoption in Pennsylvania this week.
Enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 80s this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dozens of history buffs and cinefiles gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood for the launch of an outdoor movie series to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history. Ray Strickland reports.
A sea of yellow, green, red, and blue filled the stands for the second World Cup match in Philadelphia, and fans continued to celebrate long after the last whistle. Kerri Corrado reports.