It's The 27th Annual Celebration Of Black Writing
The theme of this year's celebration is "Let's Have Some Serious Fun" with over 100 artists, writers, editors, publishers, scholars, spoken-word artists, playwrights, and filmmakers.
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The theme of this year's celebration is "Let's Have Some Serious Fun" with over 100 artists, writers, editors, publishers, scholars, spoken-word artists, playwrights, and filmmakers.
Philadelphia police have identified a suspect wanted for the murder of a college student earlier this month.
A small church that has called North Philadelphia home for 140 years held their annual May procession for the Blessed Mother on Friday.
Philadelphia fire officials are investigating the cause of a blaze that broke out inside a row home early Friday morning.
Philadelphia fire officials are investigating the cause of a blaze that broke out inside a home early Thursday morning.
A man was killed after being shot multiple times at a BP gas station in North Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting late Tuesday evening.
An unidentified man is listed in critical condition at Einstein Medical Center following a shooting around midnight.
A man was taken into custody after using a loud speaker to make threats towards President Obama and people of Jewish descent in North Philadelphia Monday evening.
Playground shooting leaves two men injured; one critical.
Authorities in Philadelphia say a man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges in connection with a dozen live and more than two dozen dead cats found at his former residence.
A North Philadelphia man now faces numerous charges of animal cruelty after humane officials recovered 12 living and 17 dead cats from his boarding home.
Philadelphia police are investigating two separate shootings that left three people hospitalized early Tuesday morning.
An elderly Philadelphia woman was rushed to the hospital after she reportedly fell into her toilet and became trapped for several days.
A man is in critical condition after being shot in North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a bar in North Philadelphia early Tuesday morning.
Police are searching for a suspect who was caught on tape indecently assaulting two women in North Philadelphia last week.
A teenager is in critical condition after being struck by a hit and run driver in North Philadelphia late Tuesday evening.
Fire investigators say cooking equipment sparked an early morning fire last month in a North Philadelphia row house that claimed the lives of three people, including a baby.
For the second year in a row, Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District has one of the highest rates of hunger in the nation.
Ten firefighters were injured while battling a high-rise fire in North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning. Three residents were also injured in the blaze.
The City of Philadelphia's fourth annual "Philly Spring Cleanup" is one month away, and a kickoff celebration was held today in North Philadelphia.
A one-alarm North Philadelphia row house fire in the 2700 block of Seltzer Street has claimed the lives of a man, a woman, and a six-month old infant girl
One person is dead, three others are injured after a fight outside a bar in the city's Strawberry Mansion section early Saturday morning.
Funeral services are being held this morning for a man who co-founded the Freedom Theater in North Philadelphia.
Overnight rain and a few claps of thunder develop ahead of a cold front moving into the Delaware Valley.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane.
Overnight rain and a few claps of thunder develop ahead of a cold front moving into the Delaware Valley.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie sold items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Puck drop for Game 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
Overnight rain, with a few claps of thunder, develops ahead of a cold front. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Philadelphia Flyers fans celebrate Game 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night. Ryan Hughes reports.
Police in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are reminding residents to lock their vehicles following a late-night chase involving suspected thieves targeting unlocked cars through a Washington Township neighborhood.
The late radio legend Pierre Robert’s personal vinyl collection completely sold out at the Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie. Ross DiMattei reports.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane. Eva Andersen reports.