"It means a lot": Montgomery County kicks off Juneteenth celebrations
The event paid tribute to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Montgomery County has a full list of Juneteenth events planned for the weekend.
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The event paid tribute to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Montgomery County has a full list of Juneteenth events planned for the weekend.
Neighbors in Montgomery County gathered for a special Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony Thursday afternoon. Kim Hudson shares what this holiday also means for local Black business owners.
Hazardous haze and smoke from the eastern Canadian wildfires are making for dangerous conditions and impacting local events.
The school offered a room inside for people to watch the graduation if they were concerned about the poor air quality.
The poor air quality in the Philadelphia area has prompted school districts to make changes.
The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity.
The event will give 20% of proceeds to the pantry on Thursday, June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Police say the suspect robbed the victim inside his car and then forced him to drive home where he robbed the victim's family members.
A Montgomery County therapist helps Black people find mental healthcare while using education and nature to fight stigma.
Kim Hudson reports.
Nikki DeMentri reports.
The northbound lanes of the Blue Route between Villanova and I-76 have reopened to traffic.
Officials said a deadly multi-vehicle crash had a significant impact on the Monday morning commute on the Blue Route.
Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the latest on the crash investigation and traffic reporter Chandler Lutz has details on how to geta around in the area.
Sisca was killed in the line of duty last year and was chief of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company at the time of his death.
Officials confirmed it was a fatal accident with multiple people taken to the hospital.
High grocery prices are straining family budgets but a local program aims to help families afford fresh and healthy food. It starts by protecting thousands of acres of local farmland.
Kim Hudson reports.
For many neighbors, life hasn't been the same since a deadly house explosion in Pottstown one year ago Friday.
Matt Petrillo reports.
Philadelphia renters listen up! A new study shows buying a home may be cheaper than renting!
A Glenside man is facing multiple felony charges related to the straw purchasing and trafficking of 15 firearms that have been connected to multiple homicides and violent crimes in the Philadelphia area.
All 92 gun stores in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania will be required to undergo inspections to ensure they are following state regulations.
The road is closed between Chemical Road and Plymouth Road.
The westbound lanes between Plymouth Road and Chemical Road remain closed as crews work to fix a ruptured pipe.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
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.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
With a light east wind, the shore points this weekend may be the place to be! Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The 2026 Military Basketball Association All-Star Game brought together professional athletes, veterans and military families at Saint Joseph's University for an afternoon focused on service, wellness, and giving back.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association. Ray Strickland reports.
A fire broke out on the 2100 block of East Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia on Saturday morning.