Officials warn of fire risks from fireworks and other safety tips ahead of Fourth of July
This Independence Day, leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals and follow food safety best practices, experts say.
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This Independence Day, leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals and follow food safety best practices, experts say.
Hurricane Beryl is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica Wednesday afternoon as a major Category 4 storm. As the hurricane threatens the island, people living in Philadelphia say they're concerned about their friends and family stuck in the path of the storm.
Low gas prices are something for drivers to celebrate this July 4th, with costs at the pump expected to hit their lowest levels for this time of year since 2021. The average price of gasoline on Independence Day is expected to be $3.50 per gallon nationwide, the lowest price it's been on the busy travel holiday in three years. Ross DiMattei reports from the Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway where many drivers will be passing through on the way to the Jersey Shore.
Police in Pottstown, Pennsylvania believe a 14-year-old was shot during a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, July 2.
Police in Pottstown, Pennsylvania believe a 14-year-old was shot during a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, July 2.
Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and there is one thing that emergency responders say they can't stress enough when it comes to fireworks: safety.
People across the Philadelphia region who have friends and family in Jamaica are checking in with them as Hurricane Beryl approaches the island. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains the storm's track.
The Penn complaint suggests a history of antisemitism on campus since 2015.
AAA predicts record-breaking traffic in the Philadelphia region and South Jersey for the Fourth of July.
Multiple agencies, including the National Transportation Safety Board, are investigating the crash, officials said.
Onyi Kenine will compete in a number of events at the Transplant Games in Alabama. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A coalition of unions that represent thousands of Philadelphia city employees announced a lawsuit against Mayor Cherelle Parker over her return-to-office policy.
All three of the men who died were from different areas of Delaware County.
The Red, White, and Blue To-Do is taking over Philadelphia's Old City on July 2, the day John Adams wanted to be Independence Day.
Upper Providence Township police said a paratransit bus rear-ended a truck hauling a dumpster and then caught fire, killing three people. Marcella Baietto reports from Route 1 near Rose Tree Park.
A toddler grabbed hold of an unsecured handgun and shot someone with several other children nearby, police in Wilson, Pennsylvania said.
Sixers fans are hopeful for next season after the team shelled out $212 million to land nine-time All-Star Paul George.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing the link between her death and Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade.
Fourth of July travel is much calmer at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday morning after a messy Monday. Meanwhile, crews are setting up on the Parkway near the Art Museum for the free outdoor concert and fireworks display – more on these stories in your Tuesday Digital Brief.
John Adams wanted July 2 to be celebrated with "pomp and parade" as it was the day that a Continental Congress resolution declaring independence from Great Britain was passed. Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress met and began separation from Britain in 1776, is celebrating that tradition in 2024 with the Red White and Blue To-Do, a parade through Old City accompanied by other special events at museums and deals at Old City restaturants. Ross DiMattei gives you a preview of the festivities.
Upper Merion Township's sustainability plan -- which restricts single-use plastics such as bags and utensils -- is affecting KOP Pizza in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Aziza Shuler reports.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey says President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office.
Philadelphia International Airport is seeing more delays and cancellations after another round of severe weather moved through the area Sunday night.
Passengers said they waited in long lines and dealt with long waits on the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport Monday.
P. Michael Boone’s Junior Barber Academy is giving students a pair of clippers to help them find their voice.
