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These Philadelphia parents were concerned when they got a letter from the water department about lead pipes. Here's what you need to know.
Philadelphia Eagles fans are buzzing as the countdown to the Super Bowl continues. One Bucks County business is working to make sure the party doesn't fizzle out.
At least four people were taken to the hospital and 19 were displaced after a fire spread to nine rowhomes in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Former Upper Darby Township Council President Brian Burke believes there is deeper criminal conduct, not just incompetence.
A Bucks County man is charged with torturing and stabbing to death his two dogs. The two dogs are seven-year-old Blake, a Beagle-lab mix and nine-year-old Shyla, a Beagle-Collie mix. Prosecutors say George Ash killed the dogs inside his Newtown Township home on Jan. 18. The district attorney says they have determined the motive.
Upper Darby Township will create an $800,000 fund to repay drivers who received parking tickets over nearly two years.
Teammates are remembering an 18-year-old student-athlete who died after he fell from a light pole following Sunday's Eagles win.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Temple University community are remembering Tyler Sabapathy, a student who died after falling from a light pole while crowds were celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles' NFC championship win Sunday night.
At least three children and one adult were injured in a rowhome fire in West Philadelphia, officials say. Heavy wind made fighting the fire difficult, but it is now under control.
A Philadelphia-area prosecutor said defendant George Gooch Ash's actions were "sadistic." The Newtown Township man is accused of killing two dogs.
Chester, Pennsylvania Police Commissioner announced his retirement after he was placed on leave pending the outcome of a traffic investigation.
A home was damaged but no one was hurt after a fire broke out in Aldan, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Chester, Pennsylvania police commissioner Steven Gretsky retired this week after the city announced an investigation into a traffic incident involving Gretsky. Now the newly retired chief is facing multiple motor vehicle charges.
An Eagles fan in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, is bleeding green and taking his Philadelphia pride to a whole new level.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts can become the fourth QB in history to win the Super Bowl after losing his first trip there.
Now retired, will Jason Kelce root for his brother Travis in Super Bowl LIX or the team he made his name for, the Eagles?
If houses could bleed, this one would bleed green. Larry Glowacki used to live in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood and his home was decked out in Eagles green then. Now in Langhorne he's got even more Birds lights and memorabilia and adds to it every year. Jan Carabeo reports from the most "Go Birds" home in Bucks County.
I Knead Coffee in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia has new "Philly specials" on offer including the "Saquon Sparkley" cold brew with edible glitter and the "AJ Brown sugar shaken espresso." Ross DiMattei gets caffeinated as he chats with owner Carley Schwab.
There's over a 30-degree difference in the high temperature between this Wednesday and last around Philadelphia — but wind gusts above 50 mph will make it feel cooler.
After a thief stole an SUV with a four-year-old boy inside, Philadelphia police tracked the location of one of the boy's toys and found him.
Philadelphia's own Orrin Evans and The Captain Black Big Band are nominated for a Grammy for their album "Walk A Mile In My Shoe."
Philadelphia police say a vehicle with a sleeping four-year-old child inside was stolen Tuesday night, but an electronic tracker on one of the child's toys helped officers track down the stolen car. The boy is unharmed and back with his mother, Brandon Goldner reports.
A Temple University student has died after he fell from a pole in Center City while crowds were celebrating the Eagles' win in the NFC championship, sources said.
After an apparent ICE raid at a car wash in North Philadelphia Tuesday morning, immigration advocates protested in Old City.
Two Philadelphia musicians are preparing to shine at the 2025 Grammy Awards, airing this Sunday on CBS. Singer Karen Slack and Pianist Michelle Cann share a nomination for best classical solo vocal album. Eva Andersen shows how their album amplifies a historical voice that was once overlooked.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
A dangerous heat wave starts Tuesday and continues into the July 4 weekend as highs climb into the triple digits. Humidity will make it feel like 105-110 degrees.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
A dangerous heat wave starts Tuesday and continues into the July 4 weekend as highs climb into the triple digits. Humidity will make it feel like 105-110 degrees.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
A teenager girl was shot in the leg and two boys were hit by a fleeing car after an argument started outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Sunday will be muggy and cloudy with highs in the low 80s in Philadelphia before multiple days of extreme heat settle across the Delaware Valley. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday through Saturday as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
Joe Frazier's statue has been positioned outside Stateside Live in South Philadelphia since 2015, but on Monday, June 29, it'll be unveiled at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Frazier's statue moves into the spot where the Rocky statue once stood.
Cats use many ways to communicate. On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explores how cats talk to men and women differently, and why.
Thousands of Croatian soccer fans rallied in Philadelphia ahead of their World Cup match against Ghana, and even ended up crashing a wedding at City Hall in Center City.