Council Addresses Recreation Center Violence At Only Hearing Of Summer
More surveillance cameras may be part of the answer as city officials briefed City Council on what they admit is an 'uptick' in violence at recreation centers and in the parks.
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More surveillance cameras may be part of the answer as city officials briefed City Council on what they admit is an 'uptick' in violence at recreation centers and in the parks.
Attorneys in the case of two Penn State administrators accused of perjury and failing to report child sex abuse allegations have wrapped up arguments on pretrial motions.
Many kids headed to college will be living on their own for the first time, and for them, back to school means furnishing their own place with all of the essentials.
President Obama's lead has been whittled down to six points in the Keystone State, 44-percent to 38-percent, half of what it was in June.
A coalition of dental health groups wants to make better brushing part of the "back-to-school" routine. They've launched a campaign to get kids brushing twice a day, for two minutes.
The South Jersey Transportation Authority is first going after owners of vehicles with New Jersey plates -- individuals or businesses that owe more than $200 in unpaid tolls.
Tonight's drawing worth $320-million, or $213-million if you pick the cash option, is the 2nd highest Powerball jackpot this year.
Most people don't often think about their blood type unless they are going to give blood or get blood. But it may become more important than ever.
"Each day as you're doing your countdown, I would review the bus driver's name, the bus aide's the teacher, the teacher's assistant and the principal."
Just this week, the Travel Channel stopped into La Colombe coffee shop in Rittenhouse Square to do a little filming.
Pennsylvania's scholastic athletic coaches have some homework, meeting the guidelines of a just-implemented law on preventing sudden cardiac arrest.
Center City lawyer Daniel Cevallos says appeals filed by former players, trustees or the Paterno family don't have a legal leg to stand on.
It's the first time these works have been shown outside Europe and this was the only stop in the northeast.
Since late July, a big white van has been giving free HIV/AIDS tests every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Do red-light cameras reduce accidents, or cause them? There are impassioned arguments on both sides.
New Jersey's trial run for red light cameras suffered a setback earlier this summer after critics charged the "yellow" was turning to "red" too fast in some cases.
Some state lawmakers are concerned about a bill passed by Philadelphia city council that would add a $4 surcharge to parking tickets.
A preliminary hearing for the woman who gained fame for illegally injecting women in the buttocks has been postponed.
Philadelphia homicide detectives are investigating what appears to be a drug-related shooting death that may have been a home invasion.
Temple University introduced new president Neil Theobald Tuesday.
According to a ten-year study by the CDC, cholesterol levels have actually improved in this group. This news is in the face of news that the obesity epidemic is still a problem.
Starting September 20th, the Benjamin Frankin Parkway is going to be lit up like never before.
Community groups across the country held walks, block parties and other events against crime in honor of "National Night Out."
The prosecution called a defense request for bail pending appeal for Monsignor William Lynn a waste of the court's time.
Motorists who use a heavily traveled stretch of Cresheim Valley Drive in Mt. Airy may face at least some off-peak delays as Monday marks the beginning of a six-month repair project.
Pop-up showers and storms are likely throughout Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, so keep the umbrella handy.
Officials from Delaware County and the FBI are warning that scammers are pretending to be local government officials.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Human remains were found in a wooded area in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
A 26-year-old Philadelphia man is wanted for a sexual assault that happened during a home invasion in Kensington.
Human remains were found in a wooded area in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Pop-up showers and storms are likely throughout Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, so keep the umbrella handy.
Officials from Delaware County and the FBI are warning that scammers are pretending to be local government officials.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
A 26-year-old Philadelphia man is wanted for a sexual assault that happened during a home invasion in Kensington.
Officials from Delaware County and the FBI are warning that scammers are pretending to be local government officials.
Human remains were found in a wooded area in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
A 26-year-old Philadelphia man is wanted for a sexual assault that happened during a home invasion in Kensington.
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in robbing Brinks trucks in and around the city, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
Authorities say home health workers conspired with patients to bill the federal government for care that was not performed.
Neighbors are pushing back on a plan to turn the former Freeway Golf Course into a housing development.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
After many rejections, Dr. David Hartman, who's now 76, says he's eternally grateful to Temple University for accepting him in 1976. He went on to become a psychiatrist who's helped thousands of people.
The Powerball jackpot is now one of the 10 largest in the game's history, and Wakisha Bailey stopped in Pennsauken, New Jersey, to ask lottery players how they'd spend the money.
Warehouses caught fire and crews worked to contain an ammonia leak after missiles struck seven sites around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
After launching 18 months ago, a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the moon around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Scientists are now studying the impact to learn more about how the moon responds to high-speed collisions. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Border crossings into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the North African coast, have increased in recent weeks after viral social media videos encouraged thousands of people to attempt the journey. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.