Philadelphia Welcomed Pope Francis 1 Year Ago Today
The pope came to Philadelphia to celebrate the closing of the World Meeting of Families event.
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The pope came to Philadelphia to celebrate the closing of the World Meeting of Families event.
The "Papal wheels" are in the house, arriving at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Wednesday.
Dr. Amish Shah, Gianna's doctor at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says she is one of about 40 people ever recorded to have this specific condition. Right now, her treatment is chemotherapy once a month.
The car will be up for bid as part of the Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate on Jan. 29. Bids will be accepted in person and online.
The costs from the Papal visit keep adding up.
The Nutter administration promised that the World Meeting of Families would reimburse the city for its costs during the papal visit.
More than 2,700 people helped to paint the mural, with the final brush stroke courtesy of Pope Francis himself.
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has found a home for the altar used by Pope Francis when he celebrated the closing Mass for the World Meeting of Families on the Ben Franklin Parkway during his visit to Philadelphia.
Two months ago, Warrington residents Joey and Kristen Masciantonio say they experienced a miracle when Pope Francis spontaneously kissed their one-year-old daughter, Gianna, on the head.
An altar that is a piece of Philadelphia history… is now in a small suburban church many thought was going to close down.
A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama's White House Halloween
The project was always intended to be temporary and its creators Wednesday held a ceremonial closing.
Panelists from the tourism and travel industry gathered at Temple University Tuesday to offer perspectives on what the visit of Pope Francis and the World Meeting Congress had on the city.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is looking for a home for some of the key components which made up the setting for the Papal Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The Democratic National Convention is less than ten months away, and the host committee is confident they'll be ready.
In the seven days since he's been gone, much has been said about the man who touched the heart of tens of thousands.
Even though Pope Francis was wheels up five days ago, many families are still living in the afterglow of an encounter with him.
Staver told Dom Giordano that the Pope went out of his way to support and strengthen Kim Davis.
A reminder that SEPTA is offering a discount to pass holders to make up for the two days of the Pope's visit, during which the passes were no good.
Michael Chitwood told Dom Giordano that the Papal Visit was a wonderful weekend but the bill should not fall on Upper Darby.
This was supposed to be the last day for the "Knotted Grotto," an art project installed at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul on Logan Circle in honor of Pope Francis.
Philadelphia's city controller has done a limited survey of Center City businesses on how things went over the weekend of the Pope's visit.
Although restaurants struggled during the Papal Visit, leftovers are benefiting those in need.
There's no doubt that a huge crowd attended Sunday's Papal Mass along the Ben Franklin Parkway, but city officials have yet to release a formal estimate.
SEPTA's Andrew Busch says the original plan was designed to handle 300-thousand rail passengers, but a little less than 63-thousand actually used that route.
The Trump administration has called the floundering American shipbuilding industry an economic and national security crisis. Getting help from overseas may be one way to save the domestic industry.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
President Trump says ICE agents will be sent to airports amid a partial government shutdown, but it's unclear if they'll be at Philadelphia International Airport.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on the 1900 block of South 21st Street Sunday that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Sunday night.
President Trump says ICE agents will be sent to airports amid a partial government shutdown, but it's unclear if they'll be coming to Philadelphia International Airport.
Hundreds of people came out to learn about mental health, maternal care, nutrition and more at The Black Family Wellness Expo, hosted by Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on March 21. Doctors at the expo said their goal is to keep the community information about health conditions that can disproportionally impact African Americans.
Airports across the country continue to deal with the impacts of a partial government shutdown and TSA shortages, and lines at Philadelphia International Airport were long again Sunday morning as three security checkpoints remain closed. President Trump said ICE agents are prepared to deploy to airports to help with staffing.
Men claiming a resemblance to the late John F. Kennedy Jr. gathered at Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square for a lookalike contest Saturday. After narrowing the contest down to five finalists, John Scanlon Jr. was crowned the winner.