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It's called a "Sanitary Door Opener," and it allows you to open the restroom door with your forearm.
State lawmakers heard testimony Monday on a bill that would eliminate most of the exemptions in the 2008 Pennsylvania law that banned smoking in public places.
This might be one of the loveliest things to do on a Sunday night in Philadelphia in summer.
With the hot and humid temperatures gripping the Philadelphia region, it feels like the dog days of summer. Many people are trying to keep cool in air conditioned homes and swimming pools -- but what about the pups?
Buses will replace the trolleys for the entire line June 15th through September 6th.
Starting with the class of 2017, Pennsylvania high school students will have to pass Keystone Exams in algebra, biology and literature to graduate.
City Council on Wednesday gave initial approval to a school district bailout that falls short of what school officials wanted.
St. Joseph's University theology professor William Madges says the pope's approval of a new Vatican tribunal to examine how bishops have responded to clergy abuse cases is significant.
Anti-abortion groups held a prayer service Wednesday at Laurel Hill Cemetery in East Falls for the so-called "Gosnell babies."
Casino regulators in New Jersey have given the green light to billionaire Carl Ichan to take control of the Trump Taj Mahal.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is griping about what is says are the School District's plans to privatize school employees - substitute teachers and nurses.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is skeptical of a proposal by the International Air Transport Association that would reduce the size of carry-on luggage allowed on a flight.
The information includes the names and statements of the officers involved, DNA evidence, as well as murky video of the moment Brandon Tate-Brown was shot in the head by police during a traffic stop in Mayfair.
Commonwealth Court has handed Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf a setback, ruling he overstepped his authority when he fired the director of the state Office of Open Records. An appeal of the Commonwealth Court ruling has now been filed with the state Supreme Court.
It was bike race day on Sunday and the weather couldn't be better for the thousands of spectators and the hundreds of the best cyclists in the world competing in the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says he'll decide in the next few weeks whether a run for the White House is in the cards.
Walter Staib, chef-owner of the City Tavern in Society Hill, has been named culinary ambassador for the replica tall ship of the Marquis de Lafayette, which will be arriving in Philadelphia later this month.
As cycling enthusiasts and the curious flock to the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic on Sunday, organizers of this year's race have switched the lineup.
The lawmakers seem intent on trimming the school district's $103-million request to about $80 million, but how they'll raise even that amount is very unclear.
On the first Tuesday of every month, through 10 p.m., new riders can walk up to those Indego blue racks, snag a bike, and try it out for $1 for 30-minutes.
Students from Saint Malachy and Saint Veronica Schools traded pencils for paint brushes to color 20 panels measuring five feet by five feet.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has made good on his promise to file an application with the federal government to create a state-run health insurance exchange.
Ahead of the world premiere of Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD, Opera Philadelphia is hosting social media night during the final dress rehearsal.
With up to 1.5 million people expected to visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and to see Pope Francis this September, organizers are now developing an app for that.
Limerick Generating Station will conduct one of two yearly, full volume tests of the emergency sirens around 2pm.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
The sounds of drums, spoken word performances and celebration filled Germantown Avenue for the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden 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.
Despite facing one of the tournament's highest-ranked teams, Iraqi supporters showed little concern about the challenge ahead vs. France.
The Juneteenth parade featured dancing, a marching band and dozens of floats that honored a pivotal moment in our nation's history.
Tammie Souza has everything you need to know about Monday's severe storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
An unruly passenger apparently bit a fellow flyer on an American Airlines flight as it approached Philadelphia on Sunday, according to the pilot of the plane.
JD Vance and other U.S. negotiators were in the same room as Iranian officials at a resort in Switzerland on Sunday, a rare face-to-face meeting as the two countries launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.