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The report by a grand jury into the abuses at a West Philadelphia abortion clinic figured prominently in the debate over a state House bill last week, over the strenuous objections of one local lawmaker who believes the grand jury report is irrelevant to the legislative process.
As a part of the 125th anniversary of Bryn Mawr College, A spectacular mural has been dedicated in West Philadelphia as a tribute to advances in the education of women.
Cyberbullying was the hot topic at the University of Pennsylvania, at a conference put together by the Anti-Defamation League.
This is the second report in a week of a toddler running into the street and being struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia police are searching for a hit and run driver who fled the scene after striking a pedestrian early Monday morning.
The Dr. Bernett Johnson Sayre Health Center is located at Sayre High School, serving the community with a special emphasis on obesity -- and education.
The defense lawyer representing the wife of the West Philadelphia abortion doctor in a high-profile murder case says the Philadelphia district attorney's office illegally searched her jail cell, without a warrant.
At the University of Pennsylvania, the next generation of inventors and innovators gathered for the finals of the annual student invention competetion, dubbed "PennVention."
A man is in critical condition after being shot numerous times in West Philadelphia early Friday morning.
On the morning of February 16th, Mahlon Graham and his sister were walking to St. Francis de Sales School in West Philadelphia when they saw smoke coming from a nearby assisted living facility and a woman at a window screaming for help.
Bail for Pearl Gosnell has been reduced from $1 million to only her signature. She allegedly conspired and assisted her husband, Dr. Kermit Gosnell, in performing abortions of fetuses at 24 weeks or more past conception.
One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a double shooting in west Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.
Three people, including a young child, were taken to the hospital after a house fire in West Philadelphia early Tuesday morning.
There was an emotional legal setback on Friday for the wife of the West Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with the murder of seven newborns and a woman patient.
A school in West Philadelphia is offering structured playground games for children during recess.
An elderly Philadelphia woman was taken to the hospital after being injured in a house fire early Thursday morning. The fire started at about 12:30 a.m. inside a home in the 200 block of North Hobart Street in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a long-time real estate with a graze wound to his head.
Recently elected US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) took a tour on Monday of the University City Science Center, on Market Street in West Philadelphia, promoting repeal of a tax on medical devices.
Domenique Wilson, 25, already serving a 70-year sentence for a home invasion attack in Lock Haven, Pa., has now been sentenced for two similar attacks here in 2008.
A Philadelphia police officer investigating a fatal shooting was bitten by a pit bull owned by the slain victim.
Prosecutors and defense lawyers met in a Philadelphia courtroom on Wednesday to determine if the death penalty will be an option in the case of Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with eight murders in his clinic.
The Philadelphia district attorney's office will open the door Wednesday to the death penalty for a West Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with murdering seven babies and a female patient.
Eight families were left homeless after a two-alarm fire inside a West Philadelphia apartment complex Thursday evening.
There's progress of a sort for some former residents of the Windermere Court Apartments in West Philadelphia. They have lost their home due to fire, but can at least get some of their belongings back.
Two people were rushed to the hospital after suffering injuries in a row home fire in West Philadelphia Wednesday morning.
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.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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 camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
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.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
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.
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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.
Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Shams Charania of ESPN breaks down what lead to future Hall of Famer LeBron James to play for Sixers and how it changes the franchise. Krystle Rich reports.
Sixers legend Charles Barkley shared his reaction to LeBron James deciding to play in Philadelphia. Don Bell and Pat Gallen report.
Picture-perfect weekend ahead. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
From Lucy the Elephant to LeBron James feaver, Summer Beat heads to Margate for summer fun. Ryan Hughes reports.