Plan to remove William Penn statue, renovate Welcome Park in Philadelphia withdrawn
A plan to renovate Philadelphia's Welcome Park, including removing the William Penn Statue, has been withdrawn, the National Park Service said Monday.
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A plan to renovate Philadelphia's Welcome Park, including removing the William Penn Statue, has been withdrawn, the National Park Service said Monday.
The Red Cross has declared a nationwide blood emergency because supplies are critically low.
The NTSB didn't give an exact cause for the crash that happened in January of 2022.
So far, eight measles cases have been confirmed during the outbreak in Philadelphia.
Police in Bensalem are searching for the person who vandalized the memorial.
Tyrek Johnson is the first first District of Philadelphia alumnus to be hired by the city because of legislation that updated requirements.
Temple and the University of Pennsylvania health systems have added mask mandates, joining other hospitals in the region, amid a surge in respiratory illnesses.
The Eagles lost five of their last six games entering the playoffs.
The boy's mother and boyfriend have been charged with murder and accused of killing the 4-year-old.
Homeowners in Southwest Philadelphia's Eastwick community are concerned about flooding in their neighborhood as a heavy storm is expected to move through the region Tuesday.
The Eagles will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild card round next weekend in the NFL playoffs.
The Philadelphia DA's Office said a 33-year-old man is facing charges after his godson got a hold of his unsecured gun and accidentally shot himself.
After a sunny and seasonable start to the week, a powerful storm system will bring rain to the entire Delaware Valley region, along with flooding threats, high winds and possible thunderstorms.
Randolph grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University with a degree in classical vocal performance before going to Yale School of Drama.
According to Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology, a propulsion problem prevented the newly launched spacecraft from pointing toward the sun for power.
The Philadelphia DA's Office said Rhamique Topping is facing charges after his godson got a hold of his unsecured gun and accidentally shot himself.
The fire spread to three homes before firefighters were able to contain it in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood.
The Peregrine Lander is the first American rocket with a moon lander. The rocket was built by Astrobotic in Pittsburgh.
Investigators say Dominique Bailey told detectives about her involvement in her 4-year-old son's death.
Family and friends of Israeli hostages continue to call for their release three months after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.
Tolls on the Pa. Turnpike are a little higher for your drive after a 5% increase went for 2024 went into effect Sunday.
The University of Pennsylvania Health Care System says as cases of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 continue to rise, they must ensure a safe environment for their patients.
Residents in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood were rushed from their homes early Monday morning after a fire broke out on the 4700 block of 4700 block of Shelmire Avenue. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/three-homes-burned-philadelphia-holmesburg-fire/
Philadelphia fire crews responded to the blaze on the 4700 block of Shelmire Avenue shortly after 5:30 a.m., where a fire had broken out at a two-story rowhome, just off Torresdale Avenue.
Nearly 100 days after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, loved ones of those held hostage in Gaza say food and water are in short supply, and that every second counts when trying to get their family and friends home.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
Mustang Expediting in Aston says profitability is practically running on empty with rising gas prices.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
Cindy Dresser is accused of abusing at least two children while working as a home health nurse in Bucks and Delaware counties.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man was charged in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in Deptford dead Monday night.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
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.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Andrew Painter dominated in his major league debut as the Phillies beat the Nationals 3-2.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could get hit with thunderstorms Wednesday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
As Jazz Appreciation Month begins, Chris' Jazz Cafe is marking more than 36 years as Philadelphia's longest continuously-running jazz club.
Over the past week, ICE agents were deployed to airports across the country to help with staffing shortages and long security lines during the partial government shutdown.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a ceremonial flag raising to honor the contributions of transgender people in Philadelphia and across the nation.
A university spokesperson said in an emailed response that the school is committed to confronting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination and has "taken multiple steps to prevent and address these despicable events." Penn plans to appeal.