Hundreds of athletes, fans pack Franklin Field for final day of 2025 Penn Relays
As rain poured down at the 129th Penn Relays on Saturday, hundreds of fans cheered at Franklin Field.
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As rain poured down at the 129th Penn Relays on Saturday, hundreds of fans cheered at Franklin Field.
As the rain showered down on the athletes at the 129th Penn Relays Saturday, so did the cheers from tens of thousands of fans who braved the conditions at Franklin Field. Ray Strickland reports.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
Jihaad Campbell, the Philadelphia Eagles' first-round draft pick, talks to the media on Friday at the training facility in Philadelphia.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts gave some Philadelphia elementary school track athletes some handshakes and fistbumps Friday.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
The Eagles traded up to select University of Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft Thursday night. Campbell will join a Philadelphia defense that was ranked No. 1 last season in their first year under Vic Fangio and won the Super Bowl.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni hold a press conference after Philadelphia traded up to select Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Thousands of athletes from around the world competed in a variety of events at Franklin Field on Day 1 of the 2025 Penn Relays.
Thursday, April 24, marks the start of the 129th running of the Penn Relays. The track and field events are well underway in University City at historic Franklin Field. Thousands of athletes from around the world will be competing in a variety of events over the next three days. Nikki DeMentri reports to welcome the athletic world to Philly.
Father Judge was honored by City Council on Thursday after the boys basketball team went on a remarkable run and won its first state championship.
A junior from St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia will be competing at the Penn Relays on Thursday after doctors said he would never run again.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The NFL draft kicks off Thursday, and a star quarterback with ties to Philadelphia hopes to find a new home in the pros.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is preparing for Penn Relays, a historic meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is getting ready to compete in the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia this week. Older competitors are helping their teammates prepare for the big stage.
Shawnnika Brown, the girls' track coach at Winslow Township, is building up her community and helping her athletes get ready for the Penn Relays.
Javier Sanoja hit his first major league home run, had five RBIs and the Miami Marlins rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 in 10 innings.
The Philadelphia Phillies led an 11-10 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 on Friday night.
Kids in our area dream of playing for one of our pro sports teams, but those dreams rarely come true. Michael Sowers made his indoor lacrosse debut with the Wings this season. Don Bell reports his inspiring story.
We are less than a week away from the Penn Relays at Franklin Field. It is the oldest and the largest track meet in the United States and has been hosted every year since 1895. Nikki DeMentri continues our coverage by giving us a little history lesson of the historic Franklin Field where the meet takes place.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
Whether you're staying in the city, heading "down the Shore," or escaping to the Poconos, Mother Nature couldn't have planned it any better.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Whether you're staying in the city, heading "down the Shore," or escaping to the Poconos, Mother Nature couldn't have planned it any better.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The crash happened on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard around 1 a.m. Friday.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
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."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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