City officials announce date for MLK Bridge closure for construction project
The project is estimated to cost $20 million and should be complete in the summer of 2025.
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The project is estimated to cost $20 million and should be complete in the summer of 2025.
The project is expected to cost about 20 million dollars. Funding is partly coming from the bipartisan infrastructure.
The seven-day cultural holiday is celebrated with a feast of cultural expression, music, dance and reflection.
Congress has provided $8 million in funding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the project.
The project will help address flooding problems near Boathouse Row.
Congress has provided $8 million in funding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the project.
The Philadelphia Water Department says it was a great way to enjoy the Schuylkill River.
Plans are moving forward to clean out the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers, thanks to funding from the infrastructure bill recently signed by President Joe Biden.
Philadelphia has a history of rowing that dates back to before the Civil War.
During this Earth Day Week, our Matt Petrillo is taking a look at how officials are working to make the Schuylkill even better while improving access for everyone.
At some point overnight, authorities discovered the 7-foot tall bronze sculpture had been pushed off its granite base and into the Schuylkill River.
Sandals, soccer balls, a life vest that might have come in handy and more plastic bottles than you can count have been consumed by the raging Schuylkill River and deposited along the concrete banks of Fairmount Park.
A group of rowers and their coach are being hailed as heroes after they rescued a woman who was submerged in her car in the Schuylkill River on Tuesday evening.
"The fluid with which I am writing, I have labeled Schuylkill ink," Lela Gardner said as she read a letter to the editor.
A 3-year-old has been rushed to the hospital after falling into the Schuylkill River, Saturday afternoon.
Philadelphia police are investigating after a body was found in the Schuylkill River, Friday afternoon.
The woman was found hanging on to a tree branch in the water in the Pottstown section of the Schuylkill River.
For the past three days, a strange 40-foot structure has been taking shape along the Schuylkill River, and many are asking, 'What is it?'
he Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the world's oldest and largest scholastic regatta, is back in Philadelphia this weekend with more than 5,500 rowers participating.
The regatta is one of the largest in the country with more than 8,500 competitors from more than two dozen states.
The 46th annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta gets underway Saturday morning.
It is quite clear that the water of the Schuylkill River, near Philadelphia, is not so clear. In fact, it's taken on a new hue. So what's up?
River Otters aren't rare along the Schuylkill, but there appear to be more sightings recently. It's a sign that efforts to improve the environment are paying off.
Tents, grills and lawn games lined the banks of the Schuylkill River Saturday for the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta.
100 college crew teams have converged on the Schuylkill River for the 78th Dad Vail Regatta.
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.