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Mabel Landry Staton, a track and field trailblazer who was the only female American to compete in long jump at the 1952 Olympics Games in Helsinki, has died at 92, her family said.
Mabel Staton, the Black track and field standout who broke through racial barriers at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, has died.
At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Hunter Woodhall won his first Paralympic gold medal Friday at the Stade de France, the same stadium where his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic gold just weeks earlier.
Guerschon Yabusele, who led France to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics, will sign with the Sixers, a source said.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
After 16 days of spectacular competition, the 2024 Olympic Games came to an end on Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony.
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count at the 2024 Paris Games, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.
Men hit an Olympic-record time in their gold medal race and women came in only .1 short of the world record to nab their gold medal.
Jordan Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal on the floor exercise after an inquiry into her initial score, which had her in fifth place at the 2024 Paris Games.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
In a statement, the Paris prosecutor's office said, "the police custody order for Travis Scott has been lifted and all proceedings (against him) were terminated."
The American women braved a wet track in rainy conditions to win the team's 12th Olympic medal in the event. The American men were disqualified in their face of the same event.
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
Alongside swimming phenom Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead will be a flagbearer for the American team in the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies.
Steph Curry scored 36 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:16 left, and the U.S. will play for gold in the Paris Olympics on Saturday night against France.
Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race after testing positive for COVID-19.
Quincy Hall was buried in fourth place as the runners rounded the last bend, but crossed the line in 43.40 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. earned a spot in the Olympic final with a 1-0 victory over Germany.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Two teenagers are recovering after they were shot in Philadelphia's Franklinville neighborhood Saturday night, according to police.
New York City and federal officials have begun their investigation into the deadly crash of a Mexican tall ship into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night.
Phillies pitcher José Alvarado has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance enhancing substance.
NJ Transit trains are still not running Sunday as the engineer strike entered its third day.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Two teenagers are recovering after they were shot in Philadelphia's Franklinville neighborhood Saturday night, according to police.
New York City and federal officials have begun their investigation into the deadly crash of a Mexican tall ship into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around the city.
Phillies pitcher José Alvarado has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance enhancing substance.
Two teenagers are recovering after they were shot in Philadelphia's Franklinville neighborhood Saturday night, according to police.
The New Hope Celebrates Pride parade kicked off Saturday morning with festive floats, marching bands and a celebration of love and community, featuring some very familiar faces.
Saturday was a turbulent day at Philadelphia International Airport with over 300 flight delays and dozens of cancellations reported, according to FlightAware.
High water levels on the Schuylkill River led to the cancellation of the remainder of the 98th annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around Philadelphia this weekend.
NJ Transit trains are still not running Sunday as the engineer strike entered its third day.
A day after a tornado ripped through their community, neighbors in Collings Lakes came together to help each other after the storm.
The New Hope Celebrates Pride parade kicked off Saturday morning with festive floats, marching bands and a celebration of love and community, featuring some very familiar faces.
As the NJ Transit strike continues, state officials and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen said they had constructive talk on Saturday.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around Philadelphia this weekend.
The Philadelphia area is about to enter an extended period of rain, fog and cloudiness that could last through at least the first half of the weekend.
Delaware State Police said a trooper shot an armed man who was not complying with orders to drop a firearm.
A 21-year-old man was killed in a triple shooting in Wilmington that wounded a 9-year-old girl on Thursday night, police said.
It will be an unsettled week ahead with scattered showers and isolated storms the next few days in the Philadelphia region.
A truck carrying multiple cars flipped over near the Commodore Barry Bridge on I-95 northbound in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
A team of doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine treated a baby with a gene editing technology customized for his rare disease for the first time ever.
Philadelphia's Evoluer House is a nonprofit focused on empowering Black and Brown girls through wellness and education.
Pennsylvania leaders are pushing to limit private equity companies' influence on health care in the state.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
What's the impact of a major PGA event in your backyard? Millions in hotel revenue, tourism officials say.
Thousands filled Walnut Street Saturday for the annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival — a one-day celebration of food, music and local business.
Saturday was a turbulent day at Philadelphia International Airport with over 300 flight delays and dozens of cancellations reported, according to FlightAware.
A fast-moving storm brought heavy downpours, turning streets into swamps across the region, including in Marple Township, where a neighbor helped rescue a woman from her flooded car.
There was another air traffic control outage in less than two weeks at the same Philadelphia facility that directs planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday morning.
Signs greeted travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday, now that the real ID requirements are in effect.
The Philadelphia International Airport temporarily paused arriving flights on Tuesday morning.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings, Bryson Stott homered and drove in three runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
High water levels on the Schuylkill River led to the cancellation of the remainder of the 98th annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta.
The Philadelphia Phillies scored four runs on just one hit in an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
The 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta is making waves on the Schuylkill River, though Mother Nature isn't making it easy.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around Philadelphia this weekend.
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Cassie Ventura took the stand again in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for her final day of cross-examination.
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
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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.
In a Saturday night news conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said 277 were on board the vessel sailing the East River when it collided with the bridge just before 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Adams said at least 19 people were hurt and four suffered serious injuries. He later announced two of them died.
The 3.1 mile walk will unite breast cancer survivors, families and advocates. It's all part of a movement to fund breast cancer research, provide patient support and better the lives of those impacted by the disease.
Talks aimed at ending the NJ Transit rail strike are set to resume Sunday morning. In other transportation service news, systems are back to normal at Philadelphia International Airport after a ground stop was in effect for American Airlines early Saturday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
Overall, Sunday is the nicest of our weekend days with more seasonable temperatures in the mid-70s with plenty of sunshine early before a few more clouds develop through the afternoon. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your NEXT Weather forecast.
Pet owners, do you ever feel like your cat is holding a grudge against you? It's likely not what you think. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains what experts say a cat is likely feeling during these instances.