Protesters At City Hall Call On City Council To End Summer Recess
At a City Hall rally Tuesday afternoon, members of the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools had a simple message: "Council needs to get back to work."
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At a City Hall rally Tuesday afternoon, members of the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools had a simple message: "Council needs to get back to work."
Hundreds of people are expected to protest in front of the northeastern Pennsylvania compound of an influential Turkish cleric whom they accuse of secretly promoting a radical Islamist agenda.
Neighbors are using harsh words to describe a proposed methadone clinic called The Healing Way.
About 150 federal employees gathered in the shadow of the Liberty Bell and the Federal Building at lunchtime on Wednesday to protest the across the board federal government cuts known as sequestration.
Rallies were held around the world today including here in Philadelphia demanding an end to violence against women.
The rally was organized by the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools and Juntos, a non-profit that works for equal rights for the Latino immigrant community.
Local activist groups, students, parents and community members plan to come together Saturday afternoon to protest the recommended school closings announced on Wednesday.
Hope Brown came to look at the cross for her 25-year-old nephew Garland Banks.
As the liberal American press and ultra-liberal bloggers inundate the Internet and newsprints with criticisms of what Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential challenger to President Barack Obama, said about Obama during the Libyan attacks and murders, throngs of foreign press and few American outlets tell the real story involved with the White House's role in the incidents that we now know could have been prevented.
A handful of people turned out Saturday morning to protest what they say is the cruel slaughter of Canada Geese along a lake in Voorhees, New Jersey.
On the third anniversary of the last increase in the federal minimum wage, a coalition of labor unions and advocates gathered on Independence Mall to hear testimony from minimum wage workers.
Twenty-one workers at the Tropicana Casino and Resort who took part in a traffic-blocking protest outside the casino's main entrance this month won't be fired but will remain suspended for 30 days.
The Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City is suspending workers who took part in a protest that blocked traffic Friday night near the casino's entrance.
Despite opposition from hundreds of protesters gathered in and outside of the Philadelphia School District Headquarters, the School Reform Commission voted unanimously and passed a budget for the next school year.
A group of blue-collar school employees, including bus drivers, are expected to gather in Center City today for a noontime protest at the Municipal Services Building.
The city of Chester has long observed Mother's Day with a parade in the afternoon but, this year, the Union game forced the parade to move to Saturday instead of Mother's Day itself.
Sanitation workers are cleaning up Dilworth Plaza, the former home of Occupy Philadelphia.
The attorney for the Drexel University student who was arrested during a protest in Egypt says his client has been released from a Cairo prison.
A Drexel University student is among three American students who have been arrested during protests in Cairo.
Protesters shouting Occupy Wall Street slogans delayed and disrupted a Friday hearing on a plan to reconfigure state House and Senate districts in Pennsylvania.
Members of the "occupy" movements across the country are planning a day of protests to mark two months since Occupy Wall Street first started. In Philadelphia, time may be running out.
Some members of Occupy Philadelphia felt validated by a visit from Reverend Jesse Jackson Sunday at Dilworth Plaza. The civil rights leader says they are doing the right thing in standing up for what they believe is wrong with our country.
Occupy Philadelphia held a general assembly Friday night to vote on whether to move across the street from City Hall-- at the city's insistence -- or stay put.
The residents of Occupy Philadelphia are looking for donations of warm winter outerwear to help them through the cold times ahead.
Fifteen members of the Occupy Philadelphia protest were arrested on Sunday after blocking traffic near the police administration building.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Temperatures will plummet Thursday in the Philadelphia region with winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Temperatures will plummet Thursday in the Philadelphia region with winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Andrew Kozak is tracking Arctic air moving into the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
One of Philadelphia's most iconic families has ties to one of golf's greatest championships.
Verizon said Wednesday night an outage had been resolved after customers across the U.S. reported service outages, with many saying that their devices had been limited to SOS since about noon Eastern Time.
The shooting comes exactly one week after ICE officer Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Haverford Township commissioners voted 7–2 Monday to bar local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws, citing concerns about community trust and policing priorities.