U.S. official says cease-fire in Gaza and hostage release deal are close
A senior U.S. official says Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it.
A senior U.S. official says Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it.
The United States has vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Hamas released 84-year-old Ditza Heiman and 12-year-old Eitan Yahalomi as part of the arrangement for two extra days of cease-fire in the war.
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
Two more hostages taken by Hamas during the deadly Oct. 7 attack, identified by Israeli officials as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, have been released.
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Eyewitness News is told a hostage situation in Carbon County ended with a police officer shot.
A police officer and a police dog have been wounded in a standoff in southern New Jersey.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that city workers will return full-time to the office beginning July 15.
Target joins other retailers and other major businesses moving to slash prices as inflation-weary consumers grow thriftier.
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, defense minister and 3 top Hamas leaders.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday, before being transported to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that city workers will return full-time to the office beginning July 15.
Kylie Kelce, who graduated from Cabrini University in 2017, delivered the undergraduate commencement address to the Class of 2024 in the school's final graduation ceremony.
Target joins other retailers and other major businesses moving to slash prices as inflation-weary consumers grow thriftier.
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, defense minister and 3 top Hamas leaders.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that city workers will return full-time to the office beginning July 15.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Drexel University President John Fry is calling for the end to the "disruptive" pro-Palestinian encampment that opened on the school's Korman Quad Saturday.
A couple from Upper Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, was seriously injured when their home exploded early Sunday.
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Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Sunday will see high temperatures near 75 in Philadelphia, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. Heading into the week, our first shot at the 80s comes Tuesday.
Michael McNeely, 42, was arrested and charged in connection with an arson in South Jersey last October, the Haddonfield Police Department announced Saturday.
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Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Sunday will see high temperatures near 75 in Philadelphia, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. Heading into the week, our first shot at the 80s comes Tuesday.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Friday is a cloudy weather day in the Philadelphia region but should stay mostly dry - rain will be in the area Saturday.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
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A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a regional rail train to Langhorne to pitch a plan to invest in SEPTA and other public transit.
The Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia was blocked at Broad Street after a crash early Wednesday morning.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Delaware County native Braden Shattuck earned low PGA of America pro honors on Sunday for his performance at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
Alec Bohm drove in five runs and Kody Clemens stayed hot as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Sunday with an 11-5 win.
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Kody Clemens' home run set the stage for Bryce Harper's heroics in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals Saturday night.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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More than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center on Saturday to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Crowds of people gathered near the Washington Street Mall as filming continued for the Bob Dylan biopic which stars Timotheé Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning.
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At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
While it's unclear how many of the protestors inside a pro-Palestinian encampment on Drexel University's campus are students, President John Fry said students participating in the protest could face disciplinary action over the "unauthorized demonstration."
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that starting July 15, 2024, all city employees are expected to work from the office five days a week. Parker said she believes the policy will benefit the city and government.
Concerns over pro-Palestinian protesters are prompting extra security at Penn's commencement ceremony Monday at Franklin Field. Also happening Monday, SEPTA will hold its first public hearing about its budget. More on these stories in your Monday, May 20, 2024, Digital Brief.
Students and staff from Philadelphia's Global Leadership Academy Southwest boarded a plane bound for the Bahamas Monday, where they'll learn about the transatlantic slave trade. The trip is just one of the excursions students embark on each year to expand their educations outside the classroom.
Drexel University President John Fry called for the end of the pro-Palestinian encampment, which was set up on the school's Korman Quad Saturday night. Fry said the protest, which was initially peaceful, has turned into a security concern for students and staff.