Philadelphia begins opening public pools ahead of brutal heat wave
The City of Philadelphia opened three public pools on Monday, just in time for the upcoming heat wave.
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The City of Philadelphia opened three public pools on Monday, just in time for the upcoming heat wave.
Philadelphia police are searching for two men involved in a South Philadelphia home burglary where one posed as a construction worker so the other could steal jewelry.
Fans flooded Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia to see the Rolling Stones Tuesday night.
Workers, who recently announced they were forming a union, rallied outside the Fairmount location Tuesday.
More than 30 people are now without jobs after the sudden closure of all three remaining OCF Coffee House locations throughout Philadelphia. Workers said they announced a plan to form a union a week earlier.
Cosmi's Deli in South Philadelphia has started to sell two sandwiches named after Dom DiSandro, the chief security officer of the Eagles, to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation.
A judge overseeing the Tyree Wallace case felt there wasn't enough evidence to fully exonerate him.
A shooting in South Philadelphia left two men critically injured on Sunday, police said.
At the 49th annual Odunde Festival in South Philadelphia, more than 100 vendors sold African food, clothing, jewelry and more.
Community members and vendors celebrated African food, culture and music at the Odunde Festival in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia area is abuzz this weekend with festivals and concerts you won't want to miss. Here's a list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting Tuesday morning outside the Oregon Diner in South Philly. Police said gunshots were heard around 8:30 a.m. near 3rd and Oregon. According to diner employees, the two people involved in the shooting were eating in the diner before the shooting happened outside.
Pheng Seng, a Cambodian American refugee who was once incarcerated, is now the co-owner of Unrivaled Screen Printing in South Philadelphia. He hopes to pass business to his sons one day.
A 50-year-old man died after being shot multiple times throughout his body in South Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
Multiple bullet markers were scattered on 26th and Jackson streets in Grays Ferry following the shooting.
For the Barbz who missed her first show in March, there is another chance to see Nicki Minaj at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 4 for the Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
Philadelphia is opening more than 90 spraygrounds for its residents as a safe and free way to beat the heat.
Three Philadelphia officers are on administrative duty in connection with fatally shooting two dogs in separate incidents that are about a week apart, authorities said in a release on Friday.
Residents in one South Philadelphia neighborhood are getting some help with what they are calling a rat infestation. A critter control company brought some rat terriers to help combat the rodents.
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia say a rat infestation is damaging their neighborhood — and their cars.
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia said they see rats running through the streets, and several said the critters have been getting into their cars, sometimes causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Philadelphia Eagles defense end Brandon Graham and his wife Carlyne received honorary degrees from St. Joe's this weekend, the Italian Market festival continues in South Philadelphia, and sunny and warm weather is finally back in the forecast. These stories and more in your digital brief for Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Many survivors of a devastating apartment fire earlier this month are still living in a shelter after being displaced. On May 5, the Terrace Apartments on Spruce Street caught fire in West Philadelphia. Since then, some residents have struggled to get back on their feet. Kim Hudson reports several organizations stepped up to offer help.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
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.
Philadelphia police say a man tried to pull on the door of an occupied work truck and was then struck as the driver tried to drive away.
Philadelphia kids spent their evening playing games, eating and getting photo ops with Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba at his inaugural Mukuba Miracles Fund event at Dave & Buster's.
An open-concept emergency vet that helps pet owners understand everything that's happening with their furry (or scaly) friend. Veg ER helps minimize any anxiety you have about bringing your pet to the vet. Ashley Harder has more in the latest edition of The Heartbeat.
One vehicle was engulfed in flames after a crash near 56th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard on Friday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Siafa Lewis reports.