Philadelphia's July 4th Celebration Week Events Announced
Mayor Nutter was highlighting the economic benefit of the weeklong celebration for America's 237th birthday.
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Mayor Nutter was highlighting the economic benefit of the weeklong celebration for America's 237th birthday.
It wasn't much of a 4th of July for the thousands of people still without electricity from the weekend storms.
The Philly 4th of July Jam and Grande finale Wednesday night was the biggest Independence Day Bash in the City. Many big names in the world of music graced the Ben Franklin Parkway for this year's celebration.
Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities' budgets.
Scores of people packed the beaches and boardwalks at the Jersey Shore on this Independence Day.
A Philadelphia pastry shop institution baked a free red, white and blue 'Happy Birthday America' cake, and served it up, along with plenty of cupcakes at the Independence Visitor Center.
Thousands of people lined 2nd Street Pike in Southampton, Bucks County to watch one of the biggest 4th of July parades in the suburbs.
Each year, Philadelphia strives to create a bigger and better party to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
On Independence Day, a tragic anniversary is marked in Gloucester City, Camden County. Three firefighters and three sisters were killed in a house fire.
Southern New Jersey has opened several municipal cooling stations which will be open throughout July 3-4, 2012.
If you want to see fireworks this holiday, it's best to head to a community display rather than celebrating in your backyard.
Many Occupy activists were at Franklin Square on Monday for speeches and organizing activities, and some were just being released from police custody.
Get ready for Occupy Fourth of July in the cradle of liberty.
Nobody does Independence Day better than Philadelphia, the city where it all originated. This area, steeped in historical significance for the United States, boasts some of the best fireworks displays in the country with celebrations like none other. From week-long extravaganzas to fiery explosions in the sky, these are the best places to go on the 4th of July.
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4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
A day of fun in the sun requires some planning. Here's a handy checklist for a day at the beach, the lake or the local pool.
Competitive eating is as American as (lots of) apple pie. What does it take to be competitive in the world of competitive eating?
Pyro Spectaculars produces some of the biggest July 4th fireworks displays. We talked to them about their plans for this year.
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Fourth of July in Philadelphia wouldn't be complete without a variety of activities along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Along High Street in Pottstown, all signs lead you to believe this town's July 4th celebration is a sure thing, but the party this year has been anything but guaranteed.
The dangers of fireworks. Hospitals are gearing up for an expected patient increase this fourth of July weekend. Emergency rooms treated 8,600 firework related injuries last year.
As people in the New Amsterdam Apartments in Marlton prepare for the 4th of July, red, white and blue started popping up around the complex. That was until a flyer prohibiting the hanging of flags or signs was delivered to mailboxes Friday.
One person has died after driving off the road and crashing into a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
Dangerous travel conditions continue Saturday morning in the Philadelphia area. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dangerous travel conditions continue Saturday morning in the Philadelphia area. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
One person has died after driving off the road and crashing into a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
A winter storm dumped rain, sleet and rain on the Lehigh Valley Friday, creating icy roads and travel problems.
Philadelphia police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who killed a cyclist on Lancaster Avenue, one of the most dangerous streets in the city.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
One person has died after driving off the road and crashing into a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
Portnoy said he plans to give Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook's family nearly $500,000.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
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.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
The South Philadelphia bar was a haven for Chiefs fans in the Philly area for years.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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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.
A mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain fell around the Philadelphia area on Friday night, leaving some streets and sidewalks a slippery mess Saturday morning. Wakisha Bailey gets a look at a crash on a slippery highway in Northeast Philly while Madeleine Wright chats with pedestrians in the Roxborough section of the city.
Fire officials in Delaware say six people were hurt in a 3-car collision on the Delaware Memorial Bridge on Friday night. We're working to learn more on their conditions.
The Philadelphia area could continue to have slick roads and sidewalks on Saturday, though the temperature for most of us will get above freezing and turn many roads wet. Overnight, there could be refreezing and black ice concerns. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your latest forecast.
Philadelphia is gearing up for the Mummers Parade already, with parking restrictions and road closures in effect ahead of the New Year's Day event. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with the NEXT Weather forecast from Meteorologist Andrew Kozak.
The NTSB is investigating the deadly explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania.