Villanova Basketball Star Honored Posthumously For Service In World War II
The Jewish War Veterans honored a Villanova basketball star on Sunday who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country during World War II.
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The Jewish War Veterans honored a Villanova basketball star on Sunday who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country during World War II.
The goal is to ensure the safety of students and address the quality-of-life issues for residents in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Opioid addiction is a big problem that has been growing across the country. National efforts are underway to battle the issue. Even medical schools are joining the attack.
The wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain that hit the Delaware Valley didn't produce much accumulation, but it did cause some minor problems on the roads and at Philadelphia International Airport.
"Night At The Fights" is being presented by the Joe Hand Boxing Gym to benefit the Urban League of Philadelphia and local partners for youth and education programs.
Republican leaders in the state legislature say they are considering a lawsuit over Democratic Governor Tom Wolf's plan to allocate $200-million extra for schools in the budget, $77-million of which he has earmarked for Philadelphia.
A local author, yoga teacher, and mindfulness trainer says mental discipline was a key player in Villanova's clinching of the NCAA National Championship.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has scheduled a ceremony Thursday to sign LGBT anti-discrimination executive orders.
City Council in Atlantic City has unanimously voted to extend pay periods for municipal workers from 2 to 4 weeks, forestalling the possibility that non-essential services would cease at close of business Friday.
A problem juror, said to have emotional issues, was abruptly discharged from the panel in day five of deliberations in the murder and arson retrial of the man accused of killing his two sons in a 1985 Oxford Circle rowhome fire.
Wednesday was National Walking Day, an effort by the American Heart Association to bring attention to the importance of walking.
The final round of a highly competitive high school cooking competition took place Wednesday morning at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pledged her support to organized labor in a speech Wednesday at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention in Philadelphia.
The Camden School District has spent years trying to tackle its truancy problem. This school year they have rolled out a more personal approach to deal with the reasons why kids miss school.
Student inventors in Burlington County, New Jersey presented their ideas to judges Wednesday in a long-running competition.
A brand new program will be coming to Big Brothers Big Sisters as a way to rehabilitate victims of human trafficking in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf visited Philadelphia Monday to talk up his five-point "Government that Works" plan in a news conference at the headquarters of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce at the Bellevue.
During its second full day of deliberations, a jury popped another question in the murder/arson retrial of Daniel Dougherty. He's accused of setting an Oxford Circle rowhome fire that killed his two young sons in 1985.
A state House committee Monday advanced a bill that would ban elective abortions in Pennsylvania after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Governor Tom Wolf is already promising a veto.
Philadelphia is one step closer to banning the sale of pets from so-called "puppy mills." A city council committee has approved a bill requiring that pet stores get cats and dogs from shelters or rescue organizations.
The city of Chester's fire and police were the first on the scene of the Amtrak Train 89 crash on Sunday that claimed the lives to two people working on the tracks early that morning. On Monday, Chester officials held a press conference on the next steps.
The crash of an Amtrak train Sunday morning occurred within a stone's throw from dozens of homes near 6th and Booth Street in Chester.
Nova nation is sweeping the city of Philadelphia. Villanova plays against Oklahoma tonight in the Final Four match-up, and fans across the region are gearing up to watch the Wildcats.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month -- and drawing attention to the dangerous behavior is apparently needed, especially in the Philadelphia region.
More than 800 people made the 50-story hike to the top of Three Logan Square Saturday morning to support the mission the American Lung Association.
Love took center stage across Philadelphia on Valentine's Day, as couples exchanged vows at two iconic locations: Reading Terminal Market and Love Park.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as light rain and slushy snow move into the Delaware Valley Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.
Large amounts of water flooded a parking garage at 16th and Callowhill streets in Spring Garden.
After weeks of bitter cold, warmer weather on Valentine's Day drew crowds to Manayunk, giving local restaurants and businesses a boost.
The Fairmount SEPTA station on Broad Street reopens after water was leaking from the ceiling, a transit spokesperson said.
Love took center stage across Philadelphia on Valentine's Day, as couples exchanged vows at two iconic locations: Reading Terminal Market and Love Park.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as light rain and slushy snow move into the Delaware Valley Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.
Large amounts of water flooded a parking garage at 16th and Callowhill streets in Spring Garden.
After weeks of bitter cold, warmer weather on Valentine's Day drew crowds to Manayunk, giving local restaurants and businesses a boost.
The Fairmount SEPTA station on Broad Street reopens after water was leaking from the ceiling, a transit spokesperson said.
Love took center stage across Philadelphia on Valentine's Day, as couples exchanged vows at two iconic locations: Reading Terminal Market and Love Park.
Large amounts of water flooded a parking garage at 16th and Callowhill streets in Spring Garden.
After weeks of bitter cold, warmer weather on Valentine's Day drew crowds to Manayunk, giving local restaurants and businesses a boost.
The Fairmount SEPTA station on Broad Street reopens after water was leaking from the ceiling, a transit spokesperson said.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson and her fiancé talks about the lead up to their engagement at 2026 Milano Cortina and a congratulations from Taylor Swift.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Turns out, the Philadelphia Phillies were ale-ing last year — and it contributed to Nick Castellanos' release.
In his first year as Roman Catholic's head coach, 2007 PCL champion Brad Wanamaker hopes to help Cahillites seniors capture a title.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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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.
Love took center stage across Philadelphia on Valentine's Day, as couples exchanged vows at two of the city's most recognizable locations: Reading Terminal Market and Love Park.
NEXT Weather Alert has been issued for Sunday evening and night as a large storm system slides past to our south. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Large amounts of water is flooding a parking garage at 16th and Callowhill streets in Spring Garden. Wakisha Bailey reports.
After a picture perfect date night Saturday, a wintry mix of rain and snow arrives Sunday night. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Businesses and couples in Philadelphia recieve boost thanks to the warmer weather. Wakisha Bailey reports.