75-foot-wide floating deck to offer views of Schuylkill River
FloatLab, a 75-foot-wide permanent floating observation deck, will be built on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia in the summer of 2026.
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FloatLab, a 75-foot-wide permanent floating observation deck, will be built on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia in the summer of 2026.
Neighbors shared their perspectives at Philadelphia police increased patrols in Port Richmond and Southwest Philadelphia. The increase is an effort to crack down on reckless driving and make streets safer.
The traffic enforcement will focus on Aramingo Avenue between Somerset Street to Frankfort Creek and Island Avenue between Bartram and Woodland avenues.
The program run by the nonprofit, On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 skills on how to fix and maintain a car.
Young people in Southwest Philadelphia are putting the brakes on their summer plans to spend time in an eight-week-long trade camp to learn about the automotive industry.
The city said there is no threat to Philadelphia's drinking water after a "potential toxic chemical contamination" made its way into Bartram's Garden and the Schuylkill River.
The Bartram's Mile Trail is closed indefinitely after someone walking on the trail spotted the possible chemicals in the river earlier this week.
Pastor Beverly Clayburn, the president of the 12th District Chaplains, was among those honored following the Fourth of July mass shooting in the city's Kingsessing section.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson honored police chaplains in the 12th District on Tuesday who were on the ground following the Fourth of July mass shooting in Kingsessing that left one man dead.
A mother and her two daughters found a bright spot on a sunny day after the community pool was temporarily closed on Monday.
In the middle of these scorching temperatures, the pool at the East Poplar Playground was temporarily closed for a few hours on Monday because of mechanical issues.
Nineteen-year-old Maurice White, a young man whose family says he was set to graduate high school in two weeks, was killed in a mass shooting on the Fourth of July.
Church leaders vow to continue to create a safe space for kids and adults alike as the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood deals with another senseless tragedy.
Nineteen-year-old Maurice White, a young man whose family says he was set to graduate high school in two weeks, was killed in a mass shooting on the Fourth of July.
A group of teens in Southwest Philadelphia is launching a new memorial park this weekend with the Park in a Truck program that uses urban green spaces to inspire young people to value their neighborhoods.
You can support Cool Cars for Kids and see this year's cars on Sunday, June 23 when the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum will host the Concours d'Elegance.
Two people were killed and six people were injured in three separate shootings during a violent Saturday night in Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested 38-year-old Arthur Jones, who allegedly assaulted and robbed an off-duty Philadelphia officer of his gun on May 12.
A shooting in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday left one man dead and another injured, police said.
A 23-year-old man died after being shot in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday night, police said. A 9-year-old girl and a 46-year-old man were injured in the area, too.
The shootings on Passyunk Avenue in Southwest Philly left a man dead and two other people, including a 9-year-old girl, injured.
A woman was killed and three men were injured in two separate shootings in Southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday, police said.
Philadelphia police say the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro hit a 34-year-old man who was crossing Grays Avenue just after 1 a.m. Sunday.
The walking tour, which commenced at 28th and Woodland Avenue, brought together Mayor Parker and dozens of city officials to evaluate the state of the neighborhood.
During the preliminary hearing, a man was taken into custody for his outburst at the sight of Kimbrady Carriker, the suspect in the Kingsessing mass shooting that killed five and injured three others.
Monday will be hot, but a little less humid, with highs in the upper 80s to low and mid 90s in the Philadelphia region.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
Monday will be hot, but a little less humid, with highs in the upper 80s to low and mid 90s in the Philadelphia region.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
Two people were shot Sunday near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia, police say.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
One man was killed and another was wounded in a North Philadelphia shooting Sunday morning, police say.
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, said his father's cancer has spread to his bones and is "very debilitating" and "painful."
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
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.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
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.
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.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers allowed two runs in the ninth inning after he twice loaded the bases and retired All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh on a groundout to end the game and preserve the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Philadelphia 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."
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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 says Monday in the Philadelphia region will be hot and humid with the chance of severe storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Chase Utley, Mike Schmidt and dozens of other former players returned to their old stomping grounds to take part in alumni weekend.
Pappou's Pizza Pub in Delco was open for one last call Sunday night, as regulars packed the bar on Baltimore Pike for their final day in business.
Randy Bates, a fixture in the Delaware County community, died this weekend after a battle with cancer, his family says.
A shooting near Temple University Hospital in North Philly left two people injured Sunday, police say.