Top Cop At SEPTA Also A Top Tweeter
The top cop at SEPTA has taken to the social network to help serve and protect its riders, with a little bit of an attitude.
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The top cop at SEPTA has taken to the social network to help serve and protect its riders, with a little bit of an attitude.
Sites like Twitter and Facebook have proven effective crime-fighting tools generating scores of tips.
Chris discusses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's standing in the Republican Party going forward and President Obama's apology for people losing their healthcare plans. He also talks to Carrie Lukas from My Cancellation, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece, and author Nick Bilton.
Montgomery County District Attorney Matthew Quigg recommended the 34-year-old mother be banned from Twitter for five years as part of her prison sentence.
The Pheed app is an incredibly useful tool, letting you check in on all of your social networks in one place.
While only a small percentage of U.S. adults get their news from Twitter, those that do tend to be young, mobile and well-educated.
94WIP host and former Eagles defensive lineman Hollis Thomas took over the stations Twitter account for Sunday's Eagles home game against the New York Giants.
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94WIP host Brian Haddad took over the stations Twitter account for the Eagles battle for first place with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Whether you've just started dating or have just broken up, social media can be your best friend or worst enemy.
Who's watching you? What are they learning about you? And how can you turn it off?
94WIP Afternoon host Glen Macnow took over the stations Twitter account for the Eagles game on Sunday at Tampa Bay against the Bucs.
Walter White, the character played by Bryan Cranston in the AMC show Breaking Bad, was a pretty unlikeable guy.
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Chris continues to cover all the angles of the government shutdown as well as last night's debate between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his Democratic challenger Barbara Buono. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
A proposal at a sporting event is one thing. A proposal at a preseason sporting event is another.
94WIP overnight host Big Daddy Graham took over the stations Twitter account for the Eagles NFC East battle with the Giants on Sunday.
You can plan for rain or snow based on the forecast, but what about catching cold or flu? A website promises to predict where illnesses are spreading.
Twitter has unsealed the documents for its planned initial public offering of stock and says it hopes to raise up to $1 billion.
Chris continues his coverage of the government shutdown and the status of negotiations between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
His social media habit raised some eyebrows this week after the website Buzzfeed disclosed that he direct messaged with a stripper from Oregon.
Social media site Twitter has launched a new alerts system that's meant to give users reliable information in case of a major emergency.
Twitter has rolled out a new feature that will recommend other accounts for you to follow, based on certain details of your own and others' Twitter usage.
A Delaware County man was sentenced to five years in prison for a series of despicable internet messages, including threats and perverted messages targeting a local personality and her relatives.
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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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.
Siafa Lewis reports.
Police said the baby was OK and reunited with their father after the suspect crashed the car in Northeast Philadelphia.
Bill Kelly says Friday will be humid again in the Philadelphia region with a chance of severe storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The vigil comes five days after Billy Schmidt was gunned down feet from his front door in South Philadelphia.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans. Ryan Hughes reports.