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The goal was to reach as many girls in the community as possible.
The Sixers, Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, Union and Wings are hosting the Philadelphia Sports Girls Initiative at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.
Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports and Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer joined Pat on the latest Gallen of Questions Podcast to talk about the Sixers, Union and more.
Three faculty unions that went on strike last month at Rutgers University have overwhelmingly approved 4-year contracts.
Both unions are asking for increased wages and better benefits.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
TUGSA held a rally last October announcing they would begin a strike authorization vote.
The union demands better wages, health care and time off.
Starbucks and the union have begun contract talks in about 50 stores but no agreements have been reached.
According to the union, 95% of Philly POPS players voted to authorize a strike.
Ross DiMattei reports.
Howard Monroe has your weekend headlines.
Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Madeleine Wright reports.
They'll play the Los Angeles F.C. in the MLS Cup final
Alicia Roberts reports.
The members cast their votes throughout the day yesterday.
The team is spending $55 million on a 32-acre sports and recreation complex next to Subaru Park.
The petition seeks to form a collective bargaining unit for 274 employees.
Workers will now vote on the contract.
A COVID crisis may have dashed the dreams of the Philadelphia Union fighting for an Eastern Conference Championship.
The Union listed 11 players out due to health and safety protocols in Major League Soccer's Game Guide on Saturday.
The Union's head coach will be around for at least a few more years after the team announced a contract extension on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Union unveiled a new uniform on Wednesday.
For Philadelphia fans, there was heartbreak, bubbles, and what felt like routine pain.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
A code red air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region as Canadian wildfire smoke hits the area.
Two children were injured, and multiple other people were rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to Philly Fire Dispatch.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
A code red air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region as Canadian wildfire smoke hits the area.
Two children were injured, and multiple other people were rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to Philly Fire Dispatch.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
Two children were injured, and multiple other people were rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to Philly Fire Dispatch.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
The Trump administration reworked and reinstalled the slavery exhibits at the President's House after a long legal fight.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday morning because of wildfire smoke that has moved into the region from Canada and Minnesota. The entire region is under a code red alert because the air could be unhealthy to breathe, and residents are encouraged to stay indoors as much as possible.
Heat index values are climbing to feel like the 100s by Thursday afternoon as smoky, hazy skies worsen throughout the day and into the evening.
The heat isn't letting up at the Jersey Shore Thursday, and despite the smoky skies, beachgoers are taking steps to stay cool.
The U.S. launched new strikes overnight, hitting targets farther north in Iran. The military also disabled an oil tanker accused of trying to break a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as Canadian wildfire smoke moves into the Delaware Valley.