$100K Grant Kicks Off Planning Process To Improve Kensington
A planning process to create new opportunities in a Philadelphia neighborhood kicked off Monday. A $100,000 grant was presented to help get the effort going.
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A planning process to create new opportunities in a Philadelphia neighborhood kicked off Monday. A $100,000 grant was presented to help get the effort going.
The old Edison High School at 7th and Somerset, in the city's Kensington section, could soon be changing into homeless veteran housing.
This happened in the area of Front and Diamond Streets.
Police say they received a call early Monday morning from a male who stated he just killed his girlfriend inside of their Kensington residence.
It started shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday in the 3400 block of Crystal Street.
James Dickson of the 600 block of East Westmoreland Street is charged with three counts of murder.
Police are releasing more details after a four-year-old girl was allegedly shot and killed Saturday by her father.
Students at a Philadelphia high school get a taste of what it's like to be part work force thanks to Starbucks.
Kind of like a giant paint-by-numbers, a couple dozen residents worked on the mural under the watch of artists Jeffro Kilpatrick and Brad Carney, who were selected to create it last year. Carney says the mural includes things like the iconic trolleys, sculptors, mechanics, and many more people who are part of the area's history.
It happened at 2nd Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
Police are on the hunt for a suspect who they say robbed a man who was just in a car accident in Kensington.
Lt. Stanford says neither the officer, nor the civilian driver, suffered life-threatening injuries and they were expected to be released from the hospital after treatment.
It happened around 2:45 a.m. Monday morning at the 600 block of East Westmoreland Street.
It happened around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday morning at the 300 block of East Somerset Street.
It happened shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday morning at the 3100 block of F Street.
An employee at Village Thrift in the city's Kensington section found the grenades inside a plastic bag around 9 a.m. Saturday and called 911.
It happened at the 3000 block of Arbor Street around 3:45 am.
68 people were arrested: 19 dealers and 49 buyers, 15 of whom are from the suburbs.
Neighbors say the hole has been there for about a month and a half -- and has been getting bigger.
Police say a woman lied to officers, saying a four-year-old was in the back seat of her car after it was stolen Friday morning.
Police say 31-year-old Keith Warren was arrested Thursday. He's charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
Authorities say Dennis Tindal was arrested on Tuesday for his involvement in the shooting on June 22 on the 700 block of East Hilton Street.
The incident happened on the 100 block of Huntingdon Street in the Kensington section of the city.
Police are investigating after a female reported a man physically and sexually assaulted her in the Kensington section of city on June 29.
Police say a man is fighting for his life after he was shot late Sunday night in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
A memorial honoring Billy McWilliams, who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2023, was destroyed one day after what would have been his 19th birthday.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia is collecting new and gently used coats for its Gear Up for Winter initiative.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
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.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies appear intent on giving prospect Justin Crawford the opportunity to be part of their starting outfield in 2026.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Jayden Daniels won't face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 as the Washington Commanders are shutting down their quarterback for the rest of the season.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars. Madeleine Wright reports.
St. Joe's women's basketball coach Cindy Griffin and her daughter Kaylie, one of the team's point guards, have their eyes set on the NCAA tournament this season.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a partly cloudy and very cold Tuesday night.
The construction is part of the ongoing I-95 CAP project in Philadelphia.
The tribute concert for Pierre Robert will be on Wednesday night at The Fillmore.