Washington Memorial Chapel tells U.S. history, but it's also an active parish
Well known for telling the story of the United States these last 250 years, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge is also an active Episcopal parish.
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Well known for telling the story of the United States these last 250 years, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge is also an active Episcopal parish.
A national memorial dedicated to Gen. George Washington attracts thousands of visitors every year. Leaders say it's a place that tells the story of America over the last 250 years. Nikki DeMentri reports.
A 17-year-old uncle of a 3-year-old boy critically wounded in a possible accidental shooting in a South Philadelphia home has been charged, prosecutors said Thursday.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
A spring break tradition continues in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, this week as the Finland-USA Exchange brings the Haverford Hawks and the Viikingit Club of Helsinki together in more ways than just on the ice. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia is aiming to pack 1 million meals on Holy Thursday to help feed families in need.
Hundreds of volunteers filled Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on Thursday with one goal: to help fight hunger across the Philadelphia region. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Temperatures drop to the 40s and 50s in the Philadelphia region Thursday after hitting a record high Wednesday.
With TSA workers now getting back pay after a partial government shutdown that lasted weeks, travelers are hopeful that security lines at airports like Philadelphia International Airport will improve after a rough few weeks. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Borough of Parkside in Delaware County has a new council president, after the previous president, Dominic Capobianco, resigned after being charged with misusing $2,500 of borough funds on a borough gas card.
A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philadelphia home, according to police.
The spectacular launch marked the first piloted moonshot since the end of the Apollo program 53 years ago.
A small plane crashed in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday. Two people were injured in the crash, but many say it could've been worse.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Thirteen people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, and the need for more donors is highlighted during National Donate Life Month, which begins Wednesday.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, historic landmarks across the country are drawing renewed attention. In Philadelphia, few are as recognizable as Boathouse Row.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
More than a dozen people were arrested in what authorities are calling Operation Cocaine and Coffee in North Philadelphia.
Police say a man was shot and killed by an officer after he killed a woman and another man in Chester. Joe Holden has the latest on the investigation.
Police in Philadelphia are warning customers to check their bank statements after cash-trap devices were reported in at least nine different locations throughout the city.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
The Flyers beat the Penguins 5-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round series Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
A suspect is in custody after two people were shot in Chester Wednesday night, police said.
The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
A suspect is in custody after two people were shot in Chester Wednesday night, police said.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
The Flyers beat the Penguins 5-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round series Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
Police said Dieufort Joly, of Rhawnhurst, intentionally crashed into the lobby of the 2nd District headquarters on Castor Avenue.
The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
A suspect is in custody after two people were shot in Chester Wednesday night, police said.
The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas.
Dalton Janiczek is accused of running over multiple police officers in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, on Oct. 24, 2025.
Police said Dieufort Joly, of Rhawnhurst, intentionally crashed into the lobby of the 2nd District headquarters on Castor Avenue.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Residents at Diamond Beach are dreading the upcoming summer season over parking concerns.
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
The Flyers beat the Penguins 5-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round series Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe put himself into elite company with his performance in Game 2 vs. the Boston Celtics to even up the first-round series.
The Phillies placed J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list with a back injury and recalled Garrett Stubbs from Triple-A.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.
It marks the third time Reading Terminal Market has achieved the top ranking since the contest was created in 2021.
Delawareans are being asked to keep an eye out for mysterious packages containing seeds delivered to their mailboxes.
During a trip to Rome, Dr. Nicholas DePace had a once-in-a-lifetime experience and brought Pope Leo XIV gifts.