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.
With MLB at its All-Star break, we set out to take the pulse of the game that has been the rhythm of our summer for years.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
It's getting even easier to report cars blocking crosswalks, loading zones and bike lanes with a new tool from Philly Bike Action.
Torrential downpours Monday caused flooding in Upper Saucon Township, and multiple people were rescued.
The ShopRite of Eddystone is recalling ground meat made and sold inside the store for possibly containing metal fragments.
Police say two armed suspects attempted to rob a Brinks employee making a delivery in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday.
With MLB at its All-Star break, we set out to take the pulse of the game that has been the rhythm of our summer for years.
Hank's Place in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, reopened Tuesday morning after rebuilding from the ground up.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
It's getting even easier to report cars blocking crosswalks, loading zones and bike lanes with a new tool from Philly Bike Action.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
Torrential downpours Monday caused flooding in Upper Saucon Township, and multiple people were rescued.
The ShopRite of Eddystone is recalling ground meat made and sold inside the store for possibly containing metal fragments.
Philadelphia police released photos of two suspects they're searching for in connection with a mass shooting in Grays Ferry that killed 3 people and injured 9 on July 7.
A woman was charged in connection with the death of a 4-month-old boy in Camden, who was found in a trash bag within a bassinet.
A woman was charged in connection with the death of a 4-month-old boy in Camden, who was found in a trash bag within a bassinet.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.
Lifeguards from around the East Coast made their way to Ventnor City, New Jersey, on Monday for the Red Bull Surf and Rescue competition.
A South Jersey mom and teacher is warning about the spread of parvovirus, which can harm unborn babies.
PATCO is temporarily suspending some overnight service between Philadelphia and South Jersey.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
Rehoboth Beach police said the search for a missing swimmer was suspended Sunday morning.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy and humid with warm temps and isolated showers and storms in the afternoon.
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of the tractor-trailer cab driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the Delaware River early Friday morning.
Multiple emergency agencies in Delaware and Delaware County are receiving reports of an unexplained odor on Thursday.
A South Jersey mom and teacher is warning about the spread of parvovirus, which can harm unborn babies.
Cirque du Soleil performers at the BODY WORLDS exhibit offer a unique look at the body from the outside, providing a glimpse of what lies beneath the skin.
A new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
Once a vacant lot on Megargee Street in the Holmesburg neighborhood, the space has been transformed into a green sanctuary thanks to the work of the nonprofit Heroic Gardens.
A group of hardworking Glassboro High School students learn how to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
The FIFA Club World Cup is bringing a little more than soccer to the city. It's bringing a boom in business.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
PATCO is temporarily suspending some overnight service between Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of the tractor-trailer cab driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the Delaware River early Friday morning.
If you prefer to park in SEPTA-owned parking lots and garages, prepare to pay.
With MLB at its All-Star break, we set out to take the pulse of the game that has been the rhythm of our summer for years.
Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee to treat an injury he suffered during a recent workout, the team announced Monday.
The AP named Eagles running back Saquon Barkley the NFL's RB after his record-setting first season in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Arkansas RHP Gage Wood with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft on Sunday night.
Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
Moviegoers ran for their lives from the Colonial Theatre as part of Blobfest, the annual festival commemorating an iconic film from the 50s.
It's an oasis of green spaces within Philadelphia's city limits. Venture out to Morris Arboretum and Gardens this summer for a taste of nature.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
It's getting even easier to report cars blocking crosswalks, loading zones and bike lanes in Philadelphia with a new tool from nonprofit Philly Bike Action.
Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia is set to host multiple World Cup games next summer in June and July 2026. On Tuesday, FIFA announced that it will hold a lottery for tickets in several phases, with the first phase beginning on Sept. 10.
Police are investigating an attempted robbery of an armed Brinks truck in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
When it's warm outside, the body needs less energy to maintain its temperature, which reduces the need for food.