New portraits honor victims of violence in Philadelphia, help families heal
Murals now on display in Center City Philadelphia are helping bring healing to families who have lost loved ones to violence.
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Murals now on display in Center City Philadelphia are helping bring healing to families who have lost loved ones to violence.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and representatives from Mural Arts Philadelphia unveiled new artwork that honors those lost to violence. Families were there to talk about their loved ones who have died.
Tai Corrienté Baucom's "Philly Votes: Legacy in Bloom" is at 57th and Walnut streets in West Philadelphia.
Tai Corrienté Baucom's first mural, "Legacy in Bloom," is also the first permanent mural in the city of Philadelphia themed around voting. "It's been a wonderful experience," she said. Jim Donovan and Janelle Burrell chatted with the artist to hear more ahead of the mural's dedication on Tuesday morning.
The mural, "Luminaries: The Coronation," celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumna: Jilly from Philly.
hilly native and Grammy award winner Jill Scott was honored with a mural dedication at her alma mater Girls' High School's 177th anniversary on Thursday. Josh Sanders reports.
With a mural of the Phillies Day Care — Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm — Garage Fishtown is holding a postseason block party Friday night ahead of the NLDS.
A Phillies mural is going up on the side of a garage bar in Fishtown. You can see the likeness of Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm are already painted on the side of the building. Go Phils!
The artist behind "ShamCow" graffiti popping up around Philadelphia knows his work is illegal, but explains why he wants to keep spreading his signature across the city.
The South Philadelphia community paid tribute Saturday to a man whose heart and hustle led him to the NBA. City Council President Kenyatta Johnson was on hand at Chew Playground for the unveiling of a mural of Rasual Butler. He played on these courts as a kid and starred at Roman Catholic and La Salle University before being drafted by the Miami Heat. Butler died in 2018 at 38 in a car crash in Los Angeles, but these courts are part of his legacy in this community.
Now exonerated after 27 years behind bars, Eddie Ramirez worked with Philadelphia artist King Saladeen on a new mural set to be unveiled on June 8.
The mural, titled Brotherly Love, was brought to life by Mural Arts and a formerly incarcerated Philadelphia man.
Jill Scott was back at her alma mater – Girls' High, in the Logan section of Philadelphia – as the Mural Arts Program and artist Patrick Dougher unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
Girls' High alumna Jill Scott was back at her alma mater in Philadelphia on Thursday as the school and the city's Mural Arts Program unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
Artist Roberto Lugo is partnering with Mural Arts Philadelphia to create immersive sculptures that he hopes will bring joy and foster community and inspiration in Kensington.
Police are searching for the vandals who damaged the Camden, New Jersey, mural featuring community leaders.
Artists in Camden, New Jersey, are working to repair a mural on Admiral Wilson Boulevard that was damaged by graffiti.
Dick Allen spent eight of his 15 seasons in the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies, who retired his No.15 jersey in 2020, just months before he passed away at the age of 78.
The mural honors Philadelphia's ballroom community celebrating 30 years of a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ history.
A new mural honors Philadelphia's ballroom community, celebrating 30 years of a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ history.
A family offers their deepest gratitude to military veterans through art. The mural in South Philadelphia also serves as a touching tribute to an Army veteran.
Seems as though you can't walk a few blocks without seeing his work and if you really look, they incorporate a special language thanks to Alloyius McIlwaine.
The Front Street Walls program is back for the first time in five years to showcase the work of up-and-coming artists.
Juneteenth is Monday but people in Germantown got a head start on the celebration Saturday, by unveiling a first-of-its-kind mural in Philadelphia. Marcella Baietto reports.
Nicolas Elizalde was amongst a group of teens who were ambushed following a football scrimmage outside the school last September.
The Philadelphia Eagles look to extend their winning streak to eight games Sunday in a battle of the birds with the Baltimore Ravens.
Twisted Gingers Brewing Company in Manayunk has launched a collaboration with the Philadelphia graffiti artist known as ShamCow.
The National Weather Service said Sunday that "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where ongoing snowfall is forecast through the beginning of the week.
The cold weather didn't keep people from checking out the Miracle on South 13th Street in South Philly on Saturday.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Sunday in the Delaware Valley due to the bitter cold and feels-like temps that won't make it out of the 20s.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Sunday in the Delaware Valley due to the bitter cold and feels-like temps that won't make it out of the 20s.
The Philadelphia Eagles look to extend their winning streak to eight games Sunday in a battle of the birds with the Baltimore Ravens.
Twisted Gingers Brewing Company in Manayunk has launched a collaboration with the Philadelphia graffiti artist known as ShamCow.
The change means SEPTA Key cardholders and people who pay with credit and debit cards would no longer be charged $2 for a ride and instead pay the full fare of $2.50.
The National Weather Service said Sunday that "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where ongoing snowfall is forecast through the beginning of the week.
The Philadelphia Eagles look to extend their winning streak to eight games Sunday in a battle of the birds with the Baltimore Ravens.
Twisted Gingers Brewing Company in Manayunk has launched a collaboration with the Philadelphia graffiti artist known as ShamCow.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials will get a heftier salary increase in 2025 than the average Pennsylvanian saw over the past 12 months.
The change means SEPTA Key cardholders and people who pay with credit and debit cards would no longer be charged $2 for a ride and instead pay the full fare of $2.50.
Power was restored at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday after dozens of flights were delayed due to a power outage in Terminal D causing several flights to move to different gates.
A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot while trying to flee police in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
The change means SEPTA Key cardholders and people who pay with credit and debit cards would no longer be charged $2 for a ride and instead pay the full fare of $2.50.
Power was restored at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday after dozens of flights were delayed due to a power outage in Terminal D causing several flights to move to different gates.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The Philadelphia Eagles look to extend their winning streak to eight games Sunday in a battle of the birds with the Baltimore Ravens.
Matvei Michkov scored 26 seconds into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2.
Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth game of the season by beating the Detroit Pistons 111-96.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
Saquon Barkley is on pace to have the best running back season in Eagles franchise history in his first year in Philadelphia.
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NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
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.
The final hearings and public comment sessions for the proposed 76ers arena in Center City, Philadelphia will happen this week. Plus, parts of Pennsylvania are already seeing snow as bitter cold air blankets the Delaware Valley.
Philadelphia International Airport expects more than 99,000 people to pass through Sunday on what's expected to be one of the busier travel days of the holiday weekend. The influx of flyers comes one day after a power outage at PHL delayed dozens of flights.
Bothered by your dog's seemingly impulsive behavior? Studies show that dogs are really just acting on impulse. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares how you can better understand your pet's behavior in this week's Pet Project.
Sunday will be another bitterly cold day with temperatures feeling like the upper teens thanks to a brisk westerly wind in Philadelphia and around the Delaware Valley. Highs won't make it out of the 30s, and wind chills will keep feels-like temps in the 20s throughout the day.
More than 1,300 Pennsylvania officials — including Gov. Josh Shapiro, all 253 lawmakers and all seven state Supreme Court justices — will get a pay raise of 3.4% in 2025, under a state law that delivers automatic raises that match the federal consumer inflation figure for mid-Atlantic urban areas.