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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Papal Fiat Arrives For Philadelphia Auto Show
The "Papal wheels" are in the house, arriving at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Wednesday.
Baby Kissed By Pope Continues To Make Progress
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.
Fiat Used By Pope During Philadelphia Visit Going Up For Auction
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.
Cost Of Pope's Visit Grows As PPA Calculates Its Losses
The costs from the Papal visit keep adding up.
Philly Taxpayers Picking Up Tab For About Half The Cost Of Pope's Visit
The Nutter administration promised that the World Meeting of Families would reimburse the city for its costs during the papal visit.
Mural To Honor Pope's Philadelphia Visit To Be Dedicated Monday
More than 2,700 people helped to paint the mural, with the final brush stroke courtesy of Pope Francis himself.
Papal Altar Used During Papal Mass Finds Home At Montgomery County Church
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.
Philadelphia Baby's Brain Tumor Shrinks After Kiss From Pope
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.
Papal Mass Altar Now Stands In Small Montgomery County Church
An altar that is a piece of Philadelphia history… is now in a small suburban church many thought was going to close down.
Baby's Popemobile Costume Wins Top Prize At White House Halloween
A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama's White House Halloween
Ceremonial Farewell To Papal Weekend Surprise: The Knotted Grotto
The project was always intended to be temporary and its creators Wednesday held a ceremonial closing.
After Papal Visit, Tourism And Hospitality Industry In Philadelphia Looks To The Future
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.
Philadelphia Archdiocese Searching For Home For Parts Of Altar Used During Papal Mass
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.
Philly Recovers From Papal Visit, Bring On The DNC!
The Democratic National Convention is less than ten months away, and the host committee is confident they'll be ready.
Takeaway From Papal Visit One Week Later
In the seven days since he's been gone, much has been said about the man who touched the heart of tens of thousands.
Local Teen Receives Pope's Blessing During Papal Parade
Even though Pope Francis was wheels up five days ago, many families are still living in the afterglow of an encounter with him.
Kim Davis' Lawyer Expounds On Meetings With Pope Francis
Staver told Dom Giordano that the Pope went out of his way to support and strengthen Kim Davis.
SEPTA Offers Discount To Pass Holders To Make Up For 2 Days Of Pope's Visit
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.
Upper Darby Police Chief: World Meeting of Families Should Cover Security Costs
Michael Chitwood told Dom Giordano that the Papal Visit was a wonderful weekend but the bill should not fall on Upper Darby.
Knotted Grotto In Philadelphia To Stay Open At Least Another Week
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.
City Controller Weighs In On Papal Visit Economic Impact
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.
Leftover Food From Papal Visit Becomes Blessing To Area's Hungry
Although restaurants struggled during the Papal Visit, leftovers are benefiting those in need.
Crowd Safety Expert Estimates 80-140K Attended Papal Mass
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 Pleased With How It Handled Crowds During Papal Weekend
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.
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"The Boy in the Box" identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli
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Philadelphia police describe double shooting in Chestnut Hill as "domestic"
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Families of fallen Philadelphia police officers gather for Survivors Holiday Breakfast
Families of fallen police officers gathered Thursday morning for the Survivors Holiday Breakfast at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5.
Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks to play at Lincoln Financial Field
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Other popular films on the list include "Die Hard" and "It's a Wonderful Life."
Inspections begin at Atlantic City's Stanley Holmes as complex plagued with heat, water issues
Stanley Holmes is scheduled to be torn down and rebuilt, but officials say it could take four to five years.
Battleship New Jersey holds Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony
Americans are taking time during the day Wednesday to pause and remember the attack on Pearl Harbor and those who lost their lives.
School bus catalytic converter thefts: NJ police look for suspects
Three people were seen on surveillance video stealing catalytic converters from school buses, Gloucester Township police say. Thefts of the vehicle part have been rising due to the high prices of the metals they contain.
Family of teenager fatally shot in Camden following birthday party demands answers
"It hurts that I'm never going to hear his voice or his laugh or just, in general, I'm not going to be around him again," a cousin said.
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Guess the most popular Christmas movies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
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Flu, COVID-19 cases climbing across the US
Part of this is related to a post-Thanksgiving surge of infections and it has doctors worried about the rest of the holiday season.
Delaware State Police identify dead suspect in I-95 shooting
A suspect was fatally shot by Delaware state troopers on Friday after leading police on a pursuit involving two carjackings.
Suspect fatally shot after leading Delaware State Police on pursuit on I-95 south
Delaware State Police confirmed a state trooper shot someone near I-95 in New Castle County Friday.
U.S. Marshals, FBI warn of phone scams impersonating them
The U.S. Marshals or FBI will never call and ask for a prepaid debit card or gift card, the agencies said.
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Celine Dion has "stiff person syndrome," postpones tour dates
The artist says she has a rare neurological disorder that doesn't allow her "to sing the way I'm used to."
Dogs paving way for potential new cancer treatment for humans
Dogs with cancer are getting a new kind of human proton radiation that could update the treatment for people.
About 20,000 people hospitalized with flu, CDC says
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Tipflation becomes more widespread, may hurt industry in the long run
Shoppers say they're seeing more and more tip requests in more unusual places.
Chick-fil-A releases merch collection for chicken lovers
The collection includes "chicken for breakfast" hats and shirts with the company logo.
Holiday shoppers may face shorter return windows, restocking fees
Shoppers beware — most retailers are charging additional shipping or restocking fees for returns this holiday season.
More shoppers from Black Friday through Cyber Monday than last year
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Pa. settles with Grubhub after complaints of app's higher prices
Pennsylvania officials said consumers may not be aware that food delivery apps can charge more than menu prices.
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Route 420 South bridge in Delco to close indefinitely after inspection revealed deterioration
The Route 420 South bridge over the Darby Creek was built in 1930.
PennDOT offers guidance on when it's time to stop driving
Experts say one key to getting seniors to give up the keys is to not just tell them why they should stop driving but give them good alternatives for getting around.
Thanksgiving travel: The holiday hustle on in Philadelphia
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Overturned tractor trailer stops Ben Franklin Bridge traffic
The eastbound side of the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey was blocked off by an overturned tractor-trailer.
SEPTA holds town hall with hopes of improving transit system
SEPTA held a listening session Saturday in Upper Darby to get feedback from riders on how to improve their transit system.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
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Phillies make Turner signing official, reveal jersey number
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Ovechkin, Strome lead Capitals past struggling Flyers
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Ukrainian president named TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year"
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Harry and Meghan win human rights award before Netlfix documentary drops
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