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Liz Crawford has your top headlines in the Philadelphia area and Kate Bilo has your local forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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A 10-year-old boy who died in a shooting at a Washington Township home was a student at Birches Elementary School.
A 10-year-old boy was fatally shot inside a home in Washington Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, police said. He was a student at Birches Elementary School, police said.
Police said a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Washington Township home on Tuesday afternoon.
A New Jersey family honors their loved ones killed by a distracted driver in 2011 by advocating for safer roads.
Concerned parents and staff in one of South Jersey's largest school districts gathered Monday night as uncertainty continues over who's leading the schools.
The FBI joined with Washington Township Police on Thursday. The goal is to stop senior citizens from being scammed. Police said a 78-year-old resident was nearly scammed out of over $24,000, which prompted federal authorities and Washington Township to set up this seminar. Residents who missed the event or have questions can call the Washington Township Police.
In Gloucester County, Washington Township Police Chief Pat Gurcsik says scammers rely on fear, urgency and confusion to steal hard-earned cash from seniors. Jan Carabeo reports.
One week after Washington Township's School Board voted to suspend Superintendent Dr. Eric Hibbs, the board appointed an interim superintendent.
Concerned parents and staff in one of South Jersey's largest school districts gathered at Washington Township High School on Tuesday night, days after the superintendent was suspended.
Washington Township officer Kevin Doherty saw a woman riding on the flat on her way home from visiting someone in the hospital so he helped her. The woman then had a sweet surprise for him and his department.
A woman from Washington Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey surprised her local police department with baked goods after an officer helped her with a flat tire.
Crews and residents are cleaning up in Camden County, New Jersey, and around the region after strong winds knocked down trees and power lines, damaging homes and cars and disrupting traffic.
Neighbors shoveled snow in Washington Township, Gloucester County, as Tuesday night's storm made for a messy Wednesday morning.
Last night's storm was enough for some school systems to close. The snow and slush made for a messy Wednesday morning in some spots. Ryan Hughes talked with neighbors as they dig out in Washington Township, Gloucester County.
An intersection in Gloucester County that many call dangerous will soon be receiving improvements. Construction is officially underway along Route 47 at the Salina Road and Delsea Drive intersection for much-needed traffic signals in Washington Township. The area has been a hot spot for accidents over the years. The project is expected to be complete by 2028.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey are "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery was actually marijuana in disguise.
As crews battle multiple wildfires in New Jersey, residents say the smoky, hazy conditions are starting to take a toll.
The Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday night after losing to the New York Mets, but a group of fans in South Jersey made memories that will last forever.
Two Brooklyn-born sisters living in the same assisted living center in New Jersey are feeling very split and proud of their baseball teams.
Washington Township police say a gas leak that led to evacuations of homes on Mulberry, Pembrook and Benner roads has been contained.
Several Gloucester County families are returning to their homes after being evacuated during a gas main break. it happened around noon along Pembrook Road in Washington Township. Brandon Goldner reports at the scene where the evacuation happened.
Students in Washington Township, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Lower Merion, Pennsylvania are just some of the kids returning to school on Tuesday.
The Washington Township Police Department in New Jersey is seeing a rise in popularity for its "Vacation Watch Program," which dispatches officers to check on the homes of residents on vacation.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in Wynnefield over the weekend was released from the hospital.
A suspect is on the run after shooting two people, including one fatally, at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware Tuesday, police said.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
A teenager riding their bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in Wynnefield over the weekend was released from the hospital.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chief resident Dr. Barbara Friedes was struck and killed while riding her bike in July 2025.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
A teenager riding an electronic bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
A suspect is on the run after shooting two people, including one fatally, at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware Tuesday, police said.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
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.
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.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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.
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.
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.
Emily and Pete Garibaldi have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter Lucy, who died after a battle with leukemia.
A teen from Madrid is getting the opportunity to see the World Cup up close, thanks to his family's ties to the game and to Stockton University in Galloway Township. New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the story.
Police in Delaware are still searching for a suspect who shot two people, killing one, at Wilmington Hospital.
A suspect is on the run after shooting two people, including one fatally, at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware Tuesday afternoon. Siafa Lewis and Ross DiMattei report.
The future of "skill games" in Pennsylvania is uncertain after the state Supreme Court ruled they are slot machines that should be regulated.