Philadelphia Welcomed Pope Francis 1 Year Ago Today
The pope came to Philadelphia to celebrate the closing of the World Meeting of Families event.
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.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help with finding two women who are wanted for questioning after a 35-year-old man was shot multiple times inside a deli in Point Breeze Monday.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are getting their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony.
A number of jurors have said they should be excused from Sen. Bob Menendez's trial, which could stretch into July.
Ian Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 2021 felony warrant in the case.
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All lanes of I-95 between Exit 4 in the area of the Commodore Barry Bridge and Exit 6 have reopened after police activity closed the highway Tuesday.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help with finding two women who are wanted for questioning after a 35-year-old man was shot multiple times inside a deli in Point Breeze Monday.
A retaining wall along I-295 in New Jersey collapsed in 2021. We looked into why it collapsed and the warning signs that could have prevented this $92 million mistake.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are getting their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony.
A number of jurors have said they should be excused from Sen. Bob Menendez's trial, which could stretch into July.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help with finding two women who are wanted for questioning after a 35-year-old man was shot multiple times inside a deli in Point Breeze Monday.
All lanes of I-95 between Exit 4 in the area of the Commodore Barry Bridge and Exit 6 have reopened after police activity closed the highway Tuesday.
Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the country, kicks off on June 19 by commemorating Juneteenth and the emancipation of slaves in the aftermath of the Civil War.
To clear the shelter and find animals their forever homes, ACCT Philly is offering $10 donations as part of the BISSEL Pet Foundation's nationwide Empty the Shelters campaign.
Tuesday starts clear with some peeks of sun early, but clouds will cover the Philadelphia area by mid-morning and spotty rain returns later in the afternoon and evening.
Tuesday starts clear with some peeks of sun early, but clouds will cover the Philadelphia area by mid-morning and spotty rain returns later in the afternoon and evening.
Families enjoyed a carnival at St. Mary of the Lakes in Medford, New Jersey, Monday night.
Communities in Exton and Wilmington are feeling the impact after two violent incidents over the weekend caused abrupt closures of fairs in both places.
Here's a list of New Jersey 2024 primary election deadlines you'll want to be aware of ahead of Election Day, June 4.
Human remains found in Galloway Township in June 2021 were identified as Kevin Morris, who was reported missing from New York City in 2011.
Tuesday starts clear with some peeks of sun early, but clouds will cover the Philadelphia area by mid-morning and spotty rain returns later in the afternoon and evening.
A University of Delaware student was charged with a hate crime and banned from campus after vandalizing a Holocaust memorial and going on an "antisemitic tirade," the attorney general's office announced Monday.
Temperatures Monday will be back to normal for this time of the year with highs climbing to 73 degrees and lots of sunshine in Philadelphia.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have plenty of tough decisions to make this offseason with a laundry list of players hitting unrestricted free agency this summer.
The Phillies Urban Youth Academy honored high school seniors in their program as they signed letters of intent to play college baseball and softball.
Bryson Stott hit a leadoff homer in the ninth against All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and delivered the tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 5-4.
The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in baseball at the quarter point of the MLB season. The Phillies are 28-13 and have a two-game lead on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East division race.
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
With the hit series wrapping after seven seasons, "Sunday Morning" talks with star Iain Armitage; Jim Parsons (who created the character of Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory"); and producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, about the family comedy's success.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
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At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Spotty showers are expected to move in Tuesday afternoon and last overnight into Wednesday morning. There's a potential for a rumble or two of thunder during your Wednesday morning commute. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore is tracking our chances for rain over the next couple of days.
A portion of I-95 in Chester is shut down in both directions due to a police investigation. Chopper 3 showed heavily armed police officers near a residential neighborhood.
One of the biggest celebrations of the summer is taking shape in the city of Philadelphia. Wawa Welcome America announced Tuesday that Ne-Yo and Kesha will headline the festival's Fourth of July concert and fireworks along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to cap off the 16-day summer celebration.
Animal shelters across the country and in the Delaware Valley are struggling to keep up with an influx of animals. ACCT Philly has decided to extend a nationwide empty animal shelters campaign through the end of May.
Trooper Marcellus Bethea died earlier this month during an elite unit training exercise at New Jersey State Police headquarters in Ewing Township.