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15-year-old Russell Drzik just had heart surgery CHOP. A successful surgery has also ended in a dream come true. He'll be attending the Eagles-Saints playoff game tonight at the Linc thanks to Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.
The Eagles play their first playoff game in three years tonight, hosting the New Orleans Saints. Fans say they're ready to bring the heat to frigid Lincoln Financial Field.
Ten years after Drew Brees led Westlake High School to the Texas state championship, Nick Foles came along and broke many of his passing records but couldn't deliver another title for the Austin-based school.
Eagles fans are flying high ahead of the wild card clash, despite our bitterly cold weather.
When the Eagles meet the Saints on Saturday evening at Lincoln Financial Field, the stands and the field will be in tip-top shape.
The New Orleans Saints are ready to head to Philadelphia, face the Eagles, battle the cold, and forget about their road woes. They are looking healthier than they have this entire season and have an injury list that is extremely short, but there is one big name that sits on it.
Every game this weekend has fascinating plots, from Cincinnati trying to break their playoff futility to the Frozen Tundra earning its sobriquet with a 30-below wind chill expected Sunday.
"I trudged in here just to be here for the pep rally, " said Debra, who lives in West Philadelphia.
Part of the security strategy for Saturday's game involves security officers dressed in Saints jerseys and hats.
The Carolina Panthers have a first-round bye in the upcoming playoffs and they have an extra week to prepare for whatever team may end up facing them in Bank of America Stadium. Cam Newton recently said that they don't care who their opponent is, but the key to winning is forgetting about egos and focusing on their opponent.
The NFL playoffs is a win or go home situation. For the Eagles, it's just another day at the office.
Timing can be everything in football. Especially when it comes to a precise, rhythmic offense like the New Orleans Saints.
Tony Leonard, the Eagles' director of grounds, says they'll decide in the morning whether to uncover the field.
There will be a game within a game at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night, when the Eagles host the New Orleans Saints in the wildcard round of the playoffs.
Call it playing with house money, call it anything you would like, the Eagles have every right to call 2013 a very successful season no matter what happens 8 p.m. Saturday night.
The New Orleans Saints have a revamped defense and an offense that appears to have even more weapons than that of their Super Bowl winning team. For some reason though, the Saints just can't get things going on the road, but they will have to change that for a wild card visit to Philadelphia.
With the first round of the NFC playoffs approaching on Saturday, Eagles' fans are buying gear to get ready.
Just like every other Eagles' fan in the city of Philadelphia, the team's radio voice Merrill Reese is excited to see Nick Foles and company take the field this Saturday night for a playoff game against the New Orleans Saints.
A trio of Philadelphia Eagles, and a group of cheerleaders descended on Magee Rehab Monday afternoon to light up the fans for playoff football at the Linc.
Comcast-Spectacor is canceling the January 4th performance of Disney On Ice at the Wells Fargo Center in order to alleviate traffic congestion and to accommodate fans who wish to watch or attend the Philadelphia Eagles playoff game on Sunday night.
Hundreds of excited Eagles' fans streamed out of Chickie's and Pete's after a close win that sends the Birds to the playoffs for the first time in three years.
Tickets for Saturday night's Eagles' playoff game will go on sale to the general public Tuesday at 12 noon.
Here's the complete wrap up of a wild and crazy week 17.
The Eagles won the NFC East Division by escaping Dallas with a 24-22 victory Sunday night.
The Eagles are in Dallas tonight for a "win or go home" NFC East championship matchup against the Cowboys -- and fans in South Philadelphia are weighing in on the game.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
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 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.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
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.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
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.
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.
The shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood happened on the 800 block of 20th Street, which is just off Fairmount Avenue.
Perez wrote on social media after the incident that he was checked out and now feels fine.
The Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, and The Black Journey Tour have filed a motion to be added as full plaintiffs in the case.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cloudy Thursday night.
The crash happened in Fluehr Park on Grant Avenue in the city's Torresdale neighborhood on Wednesday and left an instructor and a student injured.