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The TikTok trend called "fire-breathing" landed a Pittsburgh-area girl in the hospital.
Social media can provide helpful insights into personal finance, but there's also a growing amount of bad information, with TikTok even including a disclaimer that you "do your own research." Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner, showing you red flags that could tell you when a social media influencer might be steering you wrong.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
In one of more than 1,000 similar lawsuits nationwide, tech giants Meta, TikTok and YouTube are heading to trial after a lawsuit alleged the companies knowingly designed addictive features to keep young people on their platforms. Depending on the outcome, the trial could result in the companies paying billions of dollars in damages and having to make changes to their platforms. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up a food delivery order nearly two years ago.
Juan Z. Leonard, who goes by the artist name ZEEK, started playing the piano inside New #1 Chinese Food in Newark, Delaware, while waiting for an order. Now, people from around the world tune in on TikTok to see him play in the makeshift studio.
This video, posted on TikTok, shows a woman postal worker being attacked by a man over a mail truck blocking the roadway in the city's Frankford neighborhood. A wider angle shows the truck in the street and the altercation. Fabian Colon, 25, faces several charges, including aggravated assault. The 23-year-old postal worker was taken to the hospital and treated for her injuries.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta announced charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Two teens are facing charges in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, after they participated in Tiktok stunts that went wrong, with one person dying and another sustaining serious head injuries, District Attorney Stephen Baratta said.
Pat Schmus, who is battling stage four ovarian cancer, is a massive Philadelphia sports fan. Her daughter, Theresa, reached out to DeVonta Smith's fiancée for a favor, and the rest is history.
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
TikTok's parent company, Byte Dance, has a Sept. 17 deadline to sell to a U.S. buyer or be banned nationwide in the U.S. President Trump has already delayed enforcement three times despite bipartisan concerns over national security.
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
Skincare is a popular trend on social media for teenagers, but a new study says many of the products shown contain potentially harmful ingredients.
The Fightins are helping a family in Idaho get through a fight of their own after a 3-year-old Phillies fan went viral on TikTok.
A family in Idaho has caught the attention of the Phillies after a TikTok video of this young fan went viral. Turns out the Fightins’ are helping her get through a fight of her own. Nikki DeMentri reports.
President Trump on Friday said he would sign another executive order to delay enforcement of a law that effectively bans TikTok, amid talks about a possible deal to sell the widely popular platform. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
President Trump says he's signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days. It will give his administration more time to come up with a deal for a U.S. company to buy the app. Right now, the Chinese company ByteDance owns TikTok. Congress has mandated that the platform must be sold to an American company or be banned from the U.S. This is the second time President Trump has temporarily blocked the 2024 law.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
A TikTok video has become a cautionary tale – one of many that often go viral in hopes of warning people about a dangerous trend.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
The Supreme Court may intervene today on a TikTok ban set for Sunday.
TikTok is facing a possible ban in the United States, and Philadelphia-area content creators are bracing for the fallout. Meanwhile, an expert says the app poses a national security risk.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
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If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
A meeting on the School District of Philadelphia's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city is underway Thursday.
The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
According to Philadelphia police, Michael Fanning, 60, was arrested for the assault Monday night on the 9600 block of Milnor Street in the city's Torresdale neighborhood.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters with dreams to not only represent their country but put Philadelphia on the ice. Krystle Rich reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
The majority of the people at the meeting inside the School District of Philadelphia's headquarters on Broad Street are pushing back against the district's controversial facilities master plan.
Gas prices are climbing, and industry experts say the higher costs caused by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran are rippling through the supply chain. That could mean higher prices for food, medical supplies and more.