Teen baseball player dies after dugout collapses on him in Pennsylvania
Central Penn College baseball player Angel Mercado, 19, died after a dugout collapsed on him while he was volunteering for a youth baseball league in Harrisburg.
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Central Penn College baseball player Angel Mercado, 19, died after a dugout collapsed on him while he was volunteering for a youth baseball league in Harrisburg.
As Philadelphia schools cope with closed buildings, the upcoming 2024 school budget was the topic of a city council committee meeting.
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey says he'll seek a fourth term, bringing unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party's defense of a seat in a presidential battleground state.
Who doesn't love a good egg hunt?
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Two free meals per day would become the ongoing norm in Pennsylvania public schools if a Democratic proposal becomes law.
Hundreds rallied at the Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg Thursday to fight for gun violence prevention.
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Guardians are commonly appointed for seniors and disabled people who can't take care of themselves.
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Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's nominees for attorney general and state police commissioner received unanimous approval from Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate.
House Republican leaders maintain Zabel should resign.
The legislation to temporarily waive the statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes had been on the verge of going before voters for the final OK two years ago, when state officials bungled the required advertising of the previous version.
The votes Friday amounted to a do-over that was required because state officials bungled the required advertising of a previous version two years ago.
The chamber began work on legislation for a two-year "window" for child sexual abuse lawsuits, aiming for a final House vote later this week.
A spokesman for Gov. Josh Shapiro said about 2,300 state workers will be affected by the change.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney lost their bests against Missouri's elected officials.
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro lost his bet and has to fly the flag at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
Enforcing the eligibility rules will be a massive task that will test the new administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro, and advocates predict that caseworkers will be flooded by questions from confused enrollees who appeal or reapply when they are denied benefits.
Governor Josh Shapiro is from Montgomery County and a big Eagles fan.
Shapiro is from Montgomery County and is a big Eagles fan.
Mr. G's, a sports bar, is unabashedly an "Eagles nest," as a sign outside announces.
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The Capitol is rife with speculation Democratic floor leader Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia or some other candidate may soon try to evict Rozzi from the speaker's rostrum.
The executive order takes aim at long wait times that keep professionals from entering their field in Pennsylvania.
With a SEPTA strike "imminent," the School District of Philadelphia might move some classes to virtual learning.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
With a SEPTA strike "imminent," the School District of Philadelphia might move some classes to virtual learning.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
With a SEPTA strike "imminent," the School District of Philadelphia might move some classes to virtual learning.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
The Penn State Nittany Lions will head to Yankee Stadium to play in the 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, according to multiple reports.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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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 Powerball jumped to$875 million after no one hit the jackpot Saturday night. Plus, the nation honors Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and the Delaware Valley braces for a blast of frigid Arctic air.
Sunday stays quiet with increasing clouds and highs ranging from the 30s northwest to low-and-mid 40s southeast. But a cold front moves through tonight and opens the door to a sharp blast of Arctic air. Monday kicks off the coldest stretch, with highs only in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens.
Does it ever seem like your dog knows what you're thinking? You're not imaging things! Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the science behind your dog's heightened senses.
Police are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia that left one man dead and another seriously injured. According to police, two guns and a large amount of cash was found at the scene, but investigators haven't determined a motive for the shooting.
A man died after crashing his car into a building in Allentown, Pennsylvania early Sunday morning, not long after state police said he hit two troopers with his truck and drove off.