American river otter spotted in Chester County, 1st confirmed sighting in over 100 years
An American river otter has been captured on video in southeastern Chester County for the first time in over 100 years.
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An American river otter has been captured on video in southeastern Chester County for the first time in over 100 years.
River otters were largely driven out of Pennsylvania 100 years ago due to hunting and poor water quality. Their return to Ridley Creek shows conservation efforts have made the area habitable again, a local conservation group says.
The 16th annual Kensington Derby and Arts Festival returns to Philadelphia on Saturday, bringing together artists and musicians with local arts and food vendors. The event will also include a parade of homemade vehicles.
Thursday starts off cloudy and in the 60s before rain rolls in tonight, cooling us down for a damp, chilly Friday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a bill that prohibits the use of cellphones while driving a car after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue, but it appears some of the targeted population were pushed to side streets without a permanent solution in place.
A Temple University Police dispatcher, Brian Hathaway, is proving it's never too late to go back to school, and he hopes his story inspires others. Reporter Kerri Corrado has the story.
Members of the West Caln Township community in Chester County, Pennsylvania, wore blue this week to remember Malinda Hoagland, a 12-year-old who died after what officials called "evil" child abuse at the hands of her father and his girlfriend.
Chef Dionicio Jimenez owns and operates Cantina la Martina on D Street in the heart of Kensington and said while the restoration is a step in the right direction, it's not enough.
Nonprofits in Delaware County are counting on getting a big boost Wednesday as May 8-9 is the inaugural Delco Gives Day, a 24-hour campaign to support their favorite organizations.
May 8-9 is the inaugural Delco Gives Day, a 24-hour campaign driving people in the community to support their favorite organizations in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reporter Madeleine Wright talks to a nonprofit hoping to benefit from the event.
A resident in recovery says Philadelphia's clearing of homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue only scratches the surface of what's truly needed.
Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting at the Jems Jewels and Gold store in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, according to county dispatchers.
The bill would allow police to issue a summary offense for a $50 fine to drivers but no points would be added to their license. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign the bill.
A robbery in North Wales is almost like a Hollywood movie. The suspects cut holes through two other businesses in their attempt to rob a jewelry store. Police said this happened at the Jems Jewels and Gold store on Bethlehem Pike Wednesday morning. Ray Strickland reports more on the brazen heist that ended with one of the suspects in the hospital.
Philadelphia's chief public safety director said the Parker administration's clearing of the homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue Wednesday morning was a "successful" resolution, but questions remain.
Vice President Kamala Harris discussed reproductive rights with actress Sheryl Lee Ralph at an event in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered showers that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Chief Public Safety Director Adam Geer said Wednesday's cleaning up of Kensington Avenue was a "successful resolution" with no major incidents, but many questions remain.
Metal barriers blocked off Kensington Avenue near Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia as workers cleared tents, dirt and debris from the sidewalks. But in terms of the homeless population the operation is targeting, it appears those people have been pushed to the side streets off Kensington Avenue without a permanent solution in place. Ross DiMattei reports.
Pat's Steaks' brick-and-mortar location in South Philadelphia is back open after months of renovations and serving out of a food truck parked outside. New to the menu at the revitalized 94-year-old cheesesteak shop are breakfast sandwiches and chicken cheesesteaks, with third-generation owner Frank Oliveri telling Howard Monroe he wanted to appeal to customers who might not want red meat.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens partnered with the Eagles Autism Foundation to unveil his Jurgy beef jerky Tuesday in South Philly.
A team of professional public art conservators is cleaning and waxing the iconic Rocky statue near the Philadelphia Museum of Art this week.
Spokespeople for the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia said they have been meeting with university administration and feel they are making progress but intend to stay put until their demands are met.
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
A worship service at a South Jersey church was filled with gratitude Sunday, less than 48 hours after a fire badly damaged the roof of the church.
Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Shirley Kitchen has died. She represented Philadelphia in the state legislature for decades.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
A worship service at a South Jersey church was filled with gratitude Sunday, less than 48 hours after a fire badly damaged the roof of the church.
Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Shirley Kitchen has died. She represented Philadelphia in the state legislature for decades.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Shirley Kitchen has died. She represented Philadelphia in the state legislature for decades.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating multiple fatal shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, officials say.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
A worship service at a South Jersey church was filled with gratitude Sunday, less than 48 hours after a fire badly damaged the roof of the church.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
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.
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
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.
Andrew Kozak says there's a chance of severe weather Sunday night in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Big Boy was built during World War II to haul heavy freight across the American West.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday night due to severe weather.
Neighbors in Sicklerville, New Jersey, hosted a lemonade stand fundraiser for the family Elijah Shevlin, a 3-year-old boy who drowned in a backyard pool this summer.
While members of Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford, New Jersey, attended service for the first time since the fire, restoration crews were at the beginning of a long recovery process to fix the damage.