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.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy Tuesday morning commute before temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy Tuesday morning commute before temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
A man was shot and killed during a confrontation at a Royal Farms store in Northeast Philadelphia, police say.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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 fire broke out in a home on North Ringgold Street near Cambria Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. Officials say no one was hurt. Josh Sidorowicz has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A ceremony in Camden on Memorial Day honored Lt. Col. George Hardy, a Tuskegee airman who was born in South Philadelphia who died last year.
Fog continues into Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia area. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Months after a sinkhole appeared in North Philadelphia, residents say, the city covered it with a metal plate. Neighbors say it's not a long-term solution.
At the 80th annual Memorial Day parade, veterans and community members in Philadelphia's Bridesburg neighborhood remembered and honored U.S. service members who died.