Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin attends gala in Philadelphia
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in attendance for the Society of the Friendly Sons and Daughters of St. Patrick Gala at the Union League in Philadelphia. Photos by HughE Dillon
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Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in attendance for the Society of the Friendly Sons and Daughters of St. Patrick Gala at the Union League in Philadelphia. Photos by HughE Dillon
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin is speaking at Villanova University's Center for Irish Studies Saturday, and will appear in the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday.
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar called the U.S. and Ireland "true partners," noting the Mr. Biden's "special affinity for Ireland."
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A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
PennDOT is making a push to secure a multi-million-dollar project to improve pedestrian safety in Delaware County following a fatal hit-and-run in 2024.
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A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
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Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
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SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Joel Embiid underwent successful appendectomy surgery Thursday in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for a sunny and warmer Friday.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a bill that would ban the city from sending waste to an incinerator in Chester, where Delaware County residents have long raised concerns about health impacts.
All three workers who died in the parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry were members of the Ironworkers Union Local 401, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
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