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Hundreds of people crowded into the Chester County Historical Society for a powerful Juneteenth celebration. A group of volunteers reenacted the moment freedom finally reached Texas in the aftermath of the Civil War. Madeleine Wright reports how Juneteenth still resonates to this day.
Celebrations were in full swing this Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved people there that they were free. About 1,000 attended a block party. They were briefly forced to evacuate due to the threat of severe weather. Ray Strickland reports.
The Philadelphia region is dealing with severe weather on Thursday as powerful winds and downpours are moving through the area.
A tractor-trailer went off the bridge on the Route 30 bypass near Old Mill Road in Sadsbury Township Thursday afternoon, Chester County dispatch said. The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to a hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.
Police in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are investigating a shooting at the Oxford Valley Mall on Thursday. One person was shot at the mall on the 2300 block of East Lincoln Highway, according to police.
Animal control workers in Philadelphia were called to a home in Strawberry Mansion after an alligator was found during an eviction.
ACCT Philly says the alligator, originally named "Chompy," was in a house living as someone's pet on the 2500 block of Cumberland Street.
A security guard is in critical condition and one man is in custody after a shooting in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood in West Philly. It happened just before midnight in front of the Walnut Park Plaza Apartments. When police arrived, they found the apartment security guard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said they arrested a tenant who was hiding in the bushes nearby.
The sun was shining over Philadelphia on Thursday, bringing heat with it, but not enough to keep people indoors.
A tractor-trailer went off the bridge on the Route 30 bypass near Old Mill Road in Sadsbury Township Thursday afternoon.
Nysheem Hinson-Rakley and Tyrik Ransom are wanted in connection with the murder of Derwin Matthews Jr. in Philadelphia.
Police said Thursday that they're looking for 22-year-old Nysheem Hinson-Rakley and 24-year-old Tyrik Ransom in connection with the shooting death of Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews Jr. on June 2, 2025.
Two men were arrested and a third is sought in the 2022 murder of 17-year-old Theodore Crawford in Philadelphia, police said.
Nearly half of all renters in Pennsylvania are considered rent-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their monthly income on rent.
The "Get Out the Bike Lane" bill signed last year established $125 fines for the offense in Center City and University City.
Lauren Conrad and Vic Crosier fell in love fast, and have been married for 10 years. But just three years after tying the knot, Lauren and Vic embarked on a new journey in their marriage – a journey to help Vic start hormone therapy and become his authentic self.
Plenty of Juneteenth events have already been celebrated in Philadelphia and the region, but there are many more coming up.
ALSF's Crazy 8 Initiative is funding a research project examining newborn screening for a genetic predisposition to cancer.
ACCT Philly says an alligator named Ferdinand - previously named Chompy - is headed to a rescue in Florida after being found in a home where an eviction was taking place.
As part of the "Get Out the Bike Lane" bill, Philadelphia increased fines for violations like parking, stopping and standing in a bike lane while turning no parking zones into "no stopping zones."
At the Camp William Penn Museum in Cheltenham, thousands of Black Civil War soldiers are remembered for their contributions to the Union.
Inside a small, unassuming garage in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, powerful mementos and artifacts from the Civil War honor Black soldiers who trained at Camp William Penn.
Some Wydad AC fans set off smoke bombs inside Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field during the team's FIFA Club World Cup Match against Manchester City on Wednesday, June 18.
Philadelphians relaxed along the Parkway on Wednesday as we got a taste of some summer heat.
The 2025 Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon raised more than $8.4 million for the fight against childhood cancer.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a day to enjoy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a day to enjoy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
A person is being interviewed in connection with the body that was found in a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood last week, police said Wednesday night.
Ballistics evidence from a Delaware County shooting in 2024 helped police solve a murder that happened in Cheltenham Township in 2018, officials said.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
Cristopher Sánchez made Phillies history and extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Wednesday against the Padres for a three-game sweep.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday fired head coach Bradley Carnell and made Jon Scheer their full-time sporting director.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
After a rainy Memorial Day Weekend, maybe it's time for a do-over if you canceled your barbecue plans. We earned this stretch of sunny weather that will take hold in the Philadelphia region over the coming days. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The 130th annual Devon Horse Show is underway in Chester County, bringing some of the world's top equestrians to the storied Dixon Oval. Rider and local attorney Sophie Davish chats with our Wakisha Bailey and shares how equestrian sports require dedication.
A 21-year-old man identified as Beran A, who allegedly plotted an attack outside Taylor Swift's 2024 Eras Tour stop in Vienna, Austria, will likely receive a verdict today. Josh Sanders reports.
Officials say nearly 80 students were hurt in a fire at a girls' boarding school dormitory in Kenya. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Organizers hoping to raise awareness about cyclist and pedestrian safety held a memorial ceremony and bike ride in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.