Thousands of rowers taking part in Independence Day Regatta on the Schuylkill River
5,000 athletes representing almost 100 teams from 18 states along with international competitors are participating in the regatta.
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5,000 athletes representing almost 100 teams from 18 states along with international competitors are participating in the regatta.
After last year's Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River was canceled midway due to dangerous currents, parents and the over 4,000 student-athletes competing are excited for good conditions in 2026. Brandon Goldner reports from the time trials portion of the largest high school rowing regatta.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is kicking off once again along the Cooper River in South Jersey.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Central High School graduate Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate rowing career at the University of Pennsylvania. Krystle Rich reports.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, historic landmarks across the country are drawing renewed attention. In Philadelphia, few are as recognizable as Boathouse Row.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
This weekend, athletes with disabilities will take to the Cooper River for the 42nd annual Bayada Regatta, the nation's longest-running adaptive rowing competition.
Before she packs her bags for Stanford University, 17-year-old Lexi Gormley is chasing gold — halfway across the world.
Lexi Gormley, who recently graduated from Atlantic City High School, is in Lithuania to represent Team USA in the World Rowing Junior Championships. Gormley talked to reporter Wakisha Bailey about her upcoming race.
The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is billed as the largest one-day sprint regatta in the U.S., bringing together middle and high school athletes from several states.
High water levels on the Schuylkill River led to the cancellation of the remainder of the 98th annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta.
The 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta is making waves on the Schuylkill River, though Mother Nature isn't making it easy.
"All competition all day long and all day tomorrow." The Stotesbury Cup Regatta presented by Toyota is underway on the Schuylkill River. Wakisha Bailey was live on the riverbank all morning as foggy weather lightened up, chatting with athletes and organizers. Friday begins with six hours of time trials.
Thousands of athletes are getting ready for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia this weekend.
Thousands of athletes from around the country and their coaches are in Philadelphia getting ready for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta this weekend. The gloomy weather did not stop their preparations for the largest high school rowing regatta in the world.
One of the year's premier college rowing events returned to Camden County on Saturday. The Knecht Cup features rowers from dozens of the country’s top programs. Ray Strickland reports.
In October, the team will be in Boston for the first-ever Survivor Rowing Network race.
A group of Philadelphia breast cancer survivors are getting ready for a big rowing competition, the first of its kind. Stephanie Stahl reports
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
Alongside swimming phenom Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead will be a flagbearer for the American team in the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies.
The event is the largest one day sprint regatta in the country and features thousands of high school athletes.
Races are going off every 5 minutes all day Saturday.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Friday because of the combination of heat and heavy thunderstorms.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
A Philadelphia man was indicted on a civil rights charge after an arson at a Northeast Philly mosque in July, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
For many, heading to Scoops 'N' Smiles on King Street in Malvern has become a summer tradition.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Friday because of the combination of heat and heavy thunderstorms.
The superintendent of the Cheltenham School District resigned after 10 people were charged in a massive hazing investigation into the high school's football program.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
A Philadelphia man was indicted on a civil rights charge after an arson at a Northeast Philly mosque in July, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
A Philadelphia man was indicted on a civil rights charge after an arson at a Northeast Philly mosque in July, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
For many, heading to Scoops 'N' Smiles on King Street in Malvern has become a summer tradition.
The superintendent of the Cheltenham School District resigned after 10 people were charged in a massive hazing investigation into the high school's football program.
An Aldan police officer shot and killed a man on Thursday, according to the borough's mayor.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are demanding answers after the Philadelphia Police Department's response to Pride celebrations in the Gayborhood sparked backlash.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The Philadelphia 76ers introduced Jaylen Brown during a press conference Thursday afternoon.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
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."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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.
Friday will be another sticky day in the Philadelphia region, and there is an increased risk of heavy thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be under a NEXT Weather Alert Friday for the heat and chance of storms. Here's the forecast.
The project would transform a vacant industrial site along Conshohocken Road into a 2-million-square-foot data center.
A track and football coach in South Jersey was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, Camden County officials said Thursday.
Expectations for the Sixers' season are sky-high with the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.