Civic Leaders From Around The Region Give A Helping Hand To The Homeless
Today leaders from across the region are reaching out to the homeless in observance of Oscar Romero Day of Commitment.
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Today leaders from across the region are reaching out to the homeless in observance of Oscar Romero Day of Commitment.
City officials, health care providers and homeless advocates will cut the ribbon today on a new Wellness Center in North Philadelphia.
The Point in Time - or PIT count - is a census of all unsheltered men and women in the city on one night in January.
"To live in conditions like this, it makes it even more difficult," said Salvation Army Captain Curtis Flora.
Project Home is working to re-open the hub this season. She says they're looking for a new space on the concourse -- but they'll open a mobile unit even if they are unable to create another storefront.
The Bristol Borough Community Action Group is feeding more than 220 families a week; that's a 46 percent increase from the beginning of the year.
A Center City non-profit is acting as a home base for thousands of men and women who don't have a permanent home.
Education Department spokesman David Saenz stressed the state used a new reporting method that accounted for some of the increase, but said some could be attributed to Superstorm Sandy.
Two executives at a Philadelphia organization serving the homeless are accused of stealing $350,000 and using the money for personal expenses
A group committed to helping members of the homeless community transition to housing is hosting a unique fundraiser, and if you want to participate, make sure to bring your running shoes!
If you're growing fruits and vegetables, at some point, you'll probably have more than you can eat. Share your harvest with food pantries through Philabundance.
A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty in the stabbing death of a homeless veteran near a train station outside Philadelphia last summer.
A homeless man has been ordered to stand trial on attempted homicide and other charges for allegedly stabbing another homeless man in a dispute over a $5 bill.
Mayor Dana Redd welcomed Jon Bon Jovi to the ribbon cutting at Joseph's House, a 75-bed shelter that opened in January at 555 Atlantic Avenue with the help of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
Homeless men who are hospitalized in Philadelphia now have a safe place to recover once they are discharged.
Volunteers from New York, Philadelphia and the suburbs delivered something for the "soles" of the homeless on Thursday.
Homeless encampments at the Jersey Shore are reeling from a fire death at one and a threat to shut down a separate one.
As a pre-graduation requirement, Temple's nursing students apply what they've learned in a real-life setting - at a north Philadelphia women's shelter.
A local organization opened its doors Sunday for homeless people across Philadelphia to come in and watch the Super Bowl and have a few snacks.
Two people have been arrested and two others are being sought for repeatedly beating a homeless man as he slept inside an eastern Pennsylvania laundromat.
A Philadelphia non-profit that grooms young African American men for professional life held it's fourth annual "Reason for the Season" Saturday.
For the more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians at risk for hunger, it might be venison on the table this Thanksgiving.
This holiday season, help out the less fortunate by donating to one of these area food banks.
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi made an appearance in Camden Wednesday to a tour a new facility aimed at helping the homeless.
One man staying at the Omni William Penn downtown had to trade his presidential suite for a jail cell Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day IL with a torn UCL in his right elbow.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Flyers fans won't have to wait long to see Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks in 2026-27. Here are some highlights from the schedule release.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
For more than a year, one transportation planner has turned a Philadelphia-to-Atlanta commute into part of his daily life, logging more than 150 flights and spending more than 1,000 hours in airport terminals to keep the job he found after being laid off.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day IL with a torn UCL in his right elbow.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
A code red air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region as Canadian wildfire smoke hits the area.
Flyers fans won't have to wait long to see Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks in 2026-27. Here are some highlights from the schedule release.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
Two children were injured, and multiple other people were rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to Philly Fire Dispatch.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day IL with a torn UCL in his right elbow.
Flyers fans won't have to wait long to see Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks in 2026-27. Here are some highlights from the schedule release.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
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.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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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.
While more than 400,000 fans got to take in the World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium, many weren't able to go because of high ticket prices. As soccer continues to get more popular in the U.S., some believe FIFA's dynamic pricing could hamper the growth of the game.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday morning because of wildfire smoke that has moved into the region from Canada and Minnesota. The entire region is under a code red alert because the air could be unhealthy to breathe, and residents are encouraged to stay indoors as much as possible.
Heat index values are climbing to feel like the 100s by Thursday afternoon as smoky, hazy skies worsen throughout the day and into the evening.
The heat isn't letting up at the Jersey Shore Thursday, and despite the smoky skies, beachgoers are taking steps to stay cool.
The U.S. launched new strikes overnight, hitting targets farther north in Iran. The military also disabled an oil tanker accused of trying to break a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.