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Passengers planning to ride New Jersey Transit trains to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia need to get tickets in advance.
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Passengers planning to ride New Jersey Transit trains to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia need to get tickets in advance.
The end of September is normally a popular time for brides and grooms to say "I do," but area wedding planners say that's not so this year.
Rich discussed a new Pope Francis inspired beer, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba and mosquito prevention methods. He also spoke to Christine Flowers about her latest column on Kathleen Kane.
Jeff Bolton filled in for Chris and discussed Mayor Michael Nutter's expanded plans for next month's Papal visit, Governor Tom Wolf calling on Attorney General Kathleen Kane to resign, and NBC canceling a mayoral debate because of Jim Kenney's demands. He talked with Economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about the government's record tax collections at 7:00 and Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about Chase Utley's future with the team at 8:00.
The organization needs 1,000 volunteers for the Pope's visit in September, and the time to sign up has arrived.
Federal officials have been in touch with property management about measures they are taking.
Jeff Bolton sat in for Chris Stigall and discussed Attorney General Kathleen Kane's reaction to the charges against her, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton turning over her email server, and a woman faking Cancer to collect donations. He talked with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 and La Salle University's Dean Henry at 7:20 about Hillary Clinton's emails.
The purpose of Pope-Up Day is to rally the public around the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poverty.
A pair of companies based in Delaware have the monumental task of providing the staging for Pope Francis' appearances in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. next month.
A mural on the outside of long-time Center City Philadelphia watering hole honoring well-known 'Franks' has a new addition. Pope Francis has joined the images of Ben Franklin, Frank Sinatra and even Frankenstein.
Hospitality workers in Philadelphia are getting a refresher course in....hospitality!
Rally Bus is a way for the crowd to determine where a bus will pick them up and drop them off.
The Nutter Administration plans a press briefing this week, as well as a sit-down with business leaders to provide some guidance.
The Pope's upcoming visit to Philadelphia is the most talked about event around town, but in some circles, griping is beginning to seep into the conversation.
WXTU D.J. Brian McKay has a full, rich baritone voice, so it seems like he'd be a shoe-in for the choir. But he wasn't so sure.
The first and final things Pope Francis will hear when he's in Philadelphia are the talents of two high school marching bands from the area.
SEPTA says it is extending the deadline to 3 p.m. Monday,
An area consumer protection agency is warning of possible ticketing scams to get close to or even meet Pope Francis.
It's called the Gettysburg Lectern used by President Abraham Lincoln to deliver the Gettysburg address on November 19th, 1863.
For now, all current parking regulations will be in effect, inside the traffic box and beyond.
Chris previews tonight's Republican presidential debate and discusses the road closures and travel restrictions that will be put in place for the Pope's visit in September. He also spoke with the Head Grounds Keeper at Citizens Bank Park, Mike Boekholder at 8:00.
The restrictions will affect those in Philadelphia and out in the suburbs.
Responding to the call of Pope Francis, the Knights of Columbus meeting in Philadelphia is ramping up fundraising efforts to help persecuted minorities in the Middle East.
Pennsylvania Career Link will host US Security Associates on Wednesday for a job fair. The goal is to hire 100 security guards to help deal with crowds during the World Meeting of Families and the Papal weekend.
On Thursday, emails will go out to the randomly selected winners.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
Cheltenham police said they received multiple reports of an aggressive coyote in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
Cheltenham police said they received multiple reports of an aggressive coyote in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
Cheltenham police said they received multiple reports of an aggressive coyote in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
A tornado struck near Downingtown in Chester County during Thursday's storms, the National Weather Service says.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
The threat of severe weather is winding down in the Philadelphia area after an active day of storms.
Families and small business owners say a beach replenishment project in Ocean City, New Jersey, has affected their routines this summer.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Dover shortly after 6 p.m.
The nation's oldest African American religious festival kicks off in Wilmington, Delaware, months after a fire destroyed Mother African Union Church.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
East Side Little League of West Chester is the latest team from the Philadelphia region to make the Little League Baseball World Series.
Lionel Messi drew another large crowd in Chester, Pennsylvania, and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
The Phillies won a season-best sixth straight game and closed within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Braves in the NL East.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
A Philadelphia common pleas judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to halt Kensington High relocation.
The Chester-Upland school district is stuffing 4,000 backpacks with back-to-school essentials. Chilekasi Adele reports.
After nine months of training, 72 new Philadelphia police officers graduated on Friday.
The Marian Anderson Museum will offer special programming from on Saturday honoring Anderson’s legacy.
Drivers heading to northbound I-95 from Northeast Philadelphia will need to use the Milnor Street entrance after the Bridge Street on-ramp closed permanently.