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Located in the Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia, Spells Writing Lab is a non-profit that aims to develop the creative and expository writing abilities of school-age children.
Philadelphia Police are working to identify a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a robbed a woman near Temple University in north Philadelphia Thursday morning.
The university has created 250 four-year scholarships to be awarded over 10 years to students in the four zip codes of North Philadelphia immediately surrounding its main campus.
One man was left wounded in the latest incident; he was listed in stable condition.
A behavioral health center in North Philadelphia has a new look, thanks to a new initiative by the Mural Arts Program.
Philadelphia police say 22-year-old Roswell Friend went out for a run at about 7 PM last Thursday, and hasn't been heard from since.
Two construction workers were temporarily trapped after the side of a home they were working on collapsed in North Philadelphia Friday morning.
Philadelphia police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man hospitalized.
A new structure is going up in North Philadelphia that will allow fruits and vegetables to grow longer, thereby providing more fresh produce for those who need it.
An accident involving a stolen vehicle sent four people to the hospital in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Firefighters are currently battling a massive fire that has engulfed an abandoned building in North Philadelphia.
A 42-year-old Philadelphia man has been convicted of shooting at a hovering Philadelphia police helicoptor that spotted him driving recklessly on an ATV in North Philadelphia three years ago.
Two people were transported to the hospital after a SEPTA bus and a car collided in North Philadelphia Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Police are investigating a possible hit and run accident in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
Philadelphia fire officials are investigating the cause of an early morning blaze that ripped through a row home.
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a man late Wednesday evening.
One man was shot in a police-involved shooting in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
The volunteers are all incoming seniors at Martin Luther King High School, working in the school's "Seeds for Learning" Farm.
Philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and sent another to the hospital early Wednesday morning.
Police say a SWAT team and members of the homicide unit took 18-year-old Amir Jamal of West Norris Street into custody without incident.
Philadelphia police officers came upon a shooting at a gas station at around 11 p.m. Monday night that turned into an exchange with officers.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who were caught on surveillance tape shooting and robbing a man.
Philadelphia homicide detectives had a busy night investigating three unrelated homicides – totaling eight victims.
It's a love-ly day in one North Philadelphia community.
Police have arrested a man after he allegedly broke into a pizza shop in North Philadelphia early Sunday morning.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
Santa might have a gigantic present in his bag on Christmas Eve, when the estimated jackpot for that night's drawing will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for snow, wintry mix and rain Tuesday across the Philly region.
A man died in Bucks County Monday afternoon in an accident involving a wood chipper, police said.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for snow, wintry mix and rain Tuesday across the Philly region.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
Santa might have a gigantic present in his bag on Christmas Eve, when the estimated jackpot for that night's drawing will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
A man died in Bucks County Monday afternoon in an accident involving a wood chipper, police said.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
A man died in Bucks County Monday afternoon in an accident involving a wood chipper, police said.
Former Lansdowne Fire Company officer and member Anthony "Tony" Rowley died in an apartment fire in Delaware County.
The Wissahickon school board is set to vote on whether to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
A police vehicle and three other cars were involved in a crash in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
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 NEXT big weather change will bring snow and rain to the Philadelphia area Tuesday morning. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Holiday travel is expected to ramp up even more in the Philadelphia area starting Tuesday, experts say. Reporter Eva Andersen has more at Philadelphia International Airport.
The Philadelphia Eagles named Tim Quinn, flag football coach at Gwynedd Mercy Academy in Pennsylvania, their high school coach of the year.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, who is recovering from burns from the Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, and his mom picked up a free new car from David Dodge.
Richard Adamsky, a former teacher and coach at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School in Warminster, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges, officials said.