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Her book "The Distance Between Us" portrays Reyna Grande's life from abject poverty in the town of Iguala, running the border with her father and siblings, and becoming the first in her family to graduate from college.
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team founder Jen Leary says when you rehearse your escape plan with your human family, make sure you include your critters.
"That is Cecil B. Moore station, it's not Temple Station," says Karen Jordan, president of the Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters. "His memory is being disrespected."
Philadelphia Police and St. Joseph's Security are increasing patrols in the area, and are asking students to walk in groups and park in well-lit areas.
Two of the major items on council's agenda are related in an odd sort of way. One is schools, the other is prisons - or, specifically, the House of Correction, a crumbling, ninety-year-old structure on State Road.
After not seeing any rain in over three weeks, Philly is finally getting in on some wet weather.
Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood coordinated the transport of 145 weapons from his station to the trash-to-steam plant in Chester.
Premier League Soccer is the biggest league in the soccer world and, although we are far away from the U.K., soccer fans come out in droves early in the morning to catch their favorite team.
Scalpers are trying to turn the tickets given away for the Papal Mass into an opportunity.
Eastbound lanes were closed while crews worked to clear the accident.
"We wanted to go big," says VP of marketing David Makuen.
The campground will be called "Francis Fields."
Officials say reservations for all 10,000 tickets for the Papal Mass were placed within 30 seconds Wednesday night.
But on Tuesday, they suddenly discovered a set of their rear wheels, along with the axle, had begun coming off their pumper truck.
The Philadelphia School District is partnering with the Philly POPS and some instrument companies to supplement its music programs and replace an aging inventory of instruments.
Officials from the Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO today released the list of items that will be prohibited on the Ben Franklin Bridge and in the PATCO system during the weekend of the Papal Visit.
Linda Weston, the woman at the center of what became known as the Tacony "basement of horrors" case in Philadelphia, has changed her plea to guilty.
Four current and two former correctional officers within the Philadelphia Prison System were indicted on Wednesday for attempting to deliver drugs and cell phones to inmates for cash.
The latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings included a number of local colleges and universities.
The first official physical pop-up store for the 2015 World Meeting of Families opened Wednesday in the lobby of the Aramark building at 1101 Market Street in Center City.
It's supposed to be routine for pilots. "Before every takeoff, for whatever airplane you're flying, a flight control check should be done," says the NTSB's Robert Sumwalt.
The heat and humidity will persist again on Wednesday, under a mix of sun and clouds. With a high of 90 expected, today would solidify the 6th official heat wave of 2015.
A funeral is set for a Philadelphia police officer killed in a hit-and-run crash while he was off-duty last month.
The archdiocese was leaving it up to the parish on how the tickets will be distributed.
349 Montgomery Avenue, across the street from Hymies Deli, has been vacant since 2008.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rainy weather is fairly low.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rainy weather is fairly low.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
A 7,000 square foot mini soccer pitch will replace the pickleball courts at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia through October.
Philadelphia flight instructor John Aytch was giving a lesson about what to do when a plane loses power when that exact scenario occurred.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
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.
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.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
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.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Brandon Marsh hit the longest homer of his career, Bryce Harper homered for the second straight game, and the Phillies tagged Michael Lorenzen for nine runs on 12 hits.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
A 7,000 square foot mini soccer pitch will replace the pickleball courts at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia through October.
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.
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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.
We've got warm weather Saturday in the Philadelphia region with potential for a record high temperature. Then on Sunday we'll see rain move in likely during the late morning hours. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low. Not zero, but a few passing showers are about all we expect. Bill Kelly reports.
From chocolates, to pound cake, to flowers, customers are making sure they secure their Easter goods before Sunday. Kerri Corrado reports.
10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana was honored before the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game Friday night. His mother says its a moment that will stay with him long after the bell rings. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Tracking the NEXT big change for Easter Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.