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Wawa Welcome America is back for its 35th year, and organizers promise 2026's celebrations will be the biggest the city has seen.
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Wawa Welcome America is back for its 35th year, and organizers promise 2026's celebrations will be the biggest the city has seen.
The sound of sirens signaled the start of the Thornbury Township Fourth of July parade, and the crowds came alive.
This weekend's forecast is a rare sight for this time of year. It'll be dry and pleasant for the three-day holiday weekend in the Philadelphia region. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains why this stretch of weather conditions is so rare for Independence Day weekend. Plus, Ukee Washington tries his hand at meteorology.
Congress Hall in Cape May is preparing for its All-American Cookout this Independence Day. The patriotic party dates back 200 years; however, it's just one of the many ways families are celebrating the Fourth of July this year.
With negotiations at a standstill, the big question remains: How will Philadelphia clean up a potential mess after the concert and fireworks?
For many, heading down the Jersey Shore for the Fourth of July is a tradition.
From playing volleyball in the water to a game of spike ball on the sand, or even a trip to the top of the iconic Lucy the Elephant, for many people, celebrating July Fourth down the shore is a tradition.
Numerous road closures are scheduled for Philadelphia ahead of the July 4 holiday.
Celebrating the Fourth of July in the Delaware Valley? We've got you covered. Here's a list of Independence Day parades and fireworks shows this year.
July 2 is the day John Adams preferred to be Independence Day, calling for "pomp and parade." The Red, White and Blue To-Do honors that wish.
Families are kicking off the Fourth of July holiday weekend early down in Ocean City, New Jersey.
With a long holiday weekend right around the corner, many families are escaping to the Jersey Shore to get a jump start on Fourth of July celebrations.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials expect a busy travel period heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
As part of Wawa Welcome America, leading up to July 4, Wawa is once again assembling thousands of Shortis and giving them away.
Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County has cancelled its Fourth of July parade, citing safety risks and concerns about the potential for a vehicle-ramming terror attack.
Wawa Welcome America is the annual festival leading up to the Fourth of July concert on the Parkway and fireworks show.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
Save big on the latest tech gadgets and more during Best Buy's extended 4th of July sale, ending today.
Several dogs and their owners showed off their American pride on July 4 in Old City Philadelphia for the Patriotic Pet Parade.
People packed the beach and boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and see the fireworks. More fireworks are scheduled for Sunday.
Crowds gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July with performances from Kesha and Ne-Yo and fireworks.
People in Atlantic City were trickling off the beach Thursday evening and looking ahead to the 10 p.m. fireworks show. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Nauti has a 4th of July themed "firecracker doughnut" and Johnson's Popcorn is celebrating 50 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk. With plenty of people headed down the Jersey Shore for Independence Day Wakisha Bailey is checking in with busy local businesses.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and over the weekend.
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming. These simple steps can help you regain control and avoid mistakes that often make debt worse.
A New York judge will decide Monday if evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting in West Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
The Philadelphia region could see record-breaking high temperatures on Monday.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming. These simple steps can help you regain control and avoid mistakes that often make debt worse.
A New York judge will decide Monday if evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting in West Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting in West Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
A 33-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
A recent college graduate in New Jersey is warning others to look for these red flags after she received a fake job offer.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington 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.
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming, but financial experts says these simple steps can help you regain control and avoid mistakes that often make debt worse.
Monday cranks up the heat with high temperatures in the mid-90s and feels-like temps closer to 100 degrees. The Delaware Valley is likely to see its first heat wave of the season this week, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking the chance for severe weather and storms Wednesday night.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining 2026 PGA Championship items are 50% off.
The MV Hondius cruise ship is now docked in Rotterdam for disinfection after being linked to 11 cases of hantavirus that left three passengers dead.
Philadelphia Police are investigating multiple shootings in the city overnight, including a fatal incident where a man was shot and killed after an attempted home invasion in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood.