Fanta Bility Memorial Playground unveiled in Sharon Hill on 12th birthday
Fanta Bility's family continues to give back to their community and honor her legacy. She would have celebrated her 12th birthday today.
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Fanta Bility's family continues to give back to their community and honor her legacy. She would have celebrated her 12th birthday today.
John Romano is charged with ethnic intimidation and other offenses after he allegedly hurled racial epithets at a Black woman in Folcroft.
A man involved in a gun battle outside a high school football game that set off a chain of events ending with the shooting death of 8-year-old Fanta Bility has been sentenced to prison.
Fanta Bility, 8, was fatally shot by Sharon Hill Police in 2021 at Academy Park High School's football field.
Heavy rain leading to a NEXT Weather Alert, Congress passing a spending bill avoiding a government shutdown and a food giveaway dedicated to the memory of Fanta Bility, a Delaware County girl killed by police officers are all top stories in the Philadelphia region.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also Fanta Bility's birthday. She would have been 11 years old today.
A Sharon Hill police officer was charged with rape and other offenses for allegedly sexually assaulting three minors, according to a criminal docket.
The Fanta Bility Foundation hosted a Thanksgiving food giveaway Tuesday in an effort to spread love and kindness as Fanta did herself, the foundation said in a post.
On the borough's website, it said, "Although we cannot undo the tragic events of that day, we hope that the resolution of the lawsuit might provide those impacted a small measure of closure."
Domair Brown, 31 of Sharon Hill, was arrested and is expected to be arraigned Thursday for the fatal hit-and-run of 27-year-old Ashley McLean.
Sharon Hill Borough Police Department has released the name of the man they believe is responsible for the fatal hit-and-run accident that killed 27-year-old Ashley McLean.
The family of Fanta Bility, the 8-year-old girl mistakenly killed by police gunfire while leaving a high school football game, is now creating a foundation in her honor.
A total of five cats died after the man left them outside The Spayed Club in Sharon Hill.
The convenience store opened a new store in Sharon Hill and gave away free coffee all day.
Wawa is celebrating a new store opening up in Delaware County by giving away free coffee, and a free T-shirt to the first 100 customers.
Former Sharon Hill police officers Devon Smith, Sean Dolan, and Brian Devaney were sentenced Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of 8-year-old Fanta Bility.
Joe Holden reports.
Bility, an 8-year-old girl, was shot and killed by police gunfire in 2021 outside a football game at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill.
According to the Sharon Hill Police Department, several staff members and police officers were attacked.
The sports equipment will go to children who can't afford to buy their own.
Three weeks ago, an administrative probe into the department's use of force was released but 85% of it was redacted.
Kerri Corrado reprots.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States at noon today. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration here.
Students at Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School are educating and celebrating Black excellence through creative and technological expression this Black History Month.
Will Howard, Jim Knowles and Al Golden are just some of the ties the College Football Playoff National Championship has to Philadelphia.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day both fall on Jan. 20. Here's what's open and closed on the federal holiday.
The coldest air our region has seen in years sends temperatures plummeting over the next few days.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States at noon today. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration here.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
The Eagles will host the Commanders next weekend in the NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
Students at Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School are educating and celebrating Black excellence through creative and technological expression this Black History Month.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
The winner of Sunday's game between the Eagles and Rams, which is set to be played in snow, will advance to the NFC Championship game.
Philadelphia Fire Department dispatch five people were rescued from the home and taken to area hospitals to be treated for smoke inhalation and burns.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency across 21 counties in New Jersey that will be in effect at 8 a.m. Sunday.
Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, according to a statement from his sons.
Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. That home is now being transformed.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
After President Biden gave his farewell address, friends and neighbors in Delaware reflected on his legacy.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
A car crashed into St. John African Methodist Church in New Castle County early Monday morning.
A child has died after a house fire in Camden Wyoming, Delaware, fire officials say.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
The Department of Environmental Protection is urging radon testing as Pennsylvania is one of the most radon-prone states in the U.S.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
Workers at the Pennsylvania Avenue Whole Foods store in Philadelphia are trying to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
A winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to Philadelphia on Sunday is already impacting air travel.
The 2025 People's March is set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. and temporary road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented.
The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Will Howard, Jim Knowles and Al Golden are just some of the ties the College Football Playoff National Championship has to Philadelphia.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night.
The Eagles will host the Commanders next weekend in the NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns, including one in the fourth quarter, as the Eagles beat the Rams, 28-22, to advance to the NFC championship.
Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell exited Sunday's game against the Rams with a shoulder injury.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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.
There were about 20 members who boarded the bus to Washington, D.C. Monday morning. While the members were hoping to watch the inauguration outside, the ceremony was moved inside days ago due to winter weather conditions.
Eagles fans are stoked after a Sunday night victory over the LA Rams scored the team a ticket to the NFC Championship. Winter weather is continuing to impact flights at Philadelphia International Airport. Plus, Philadelphia has opened its warming centers as Arctic air invades the region and sub-zero wind chills are on the way. Jim Donovan has your latest morning news headlines.
As a teenager, Robert Ferguson wasn't interested in listening to Dr. Martin Luther King's sermons at Calvary Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania. Now 91 years old, he understands why King's impact was so powerful decades ago and today.
This week will be dry in the Philadelphia area, however, the snow that's already on the ground will be sticking around. Expect plenty of sunshine to start the day, with temperatures in the teens. Wind chills will be in the teens and single digits all day long — and with the temperatures holding steady in the low 20s at best — we're likely to see the feels-like temperatures colder in the afternoon vs. the morning.
The students will continue to work on this mural over the next few weeks. They hope to have it ready in time for a Black History Month concert on February 22, 2025.