Sen. Bob Casey Urges Quick Completion of Philadelphia V.A. Reforms
Following a scathing inspector general's report last week, the public pressure for reforms at the Philadelphia VA office continues.
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Following a scathing inspector general's report last week, the public pressure for reforms at the Philadelphia VA office continues.
Immigration advocates in Philadelphia joined Mayor Nutter on Friday in support of the president's plan.
It's part of a new program by the US Department of Homeland Security, called "iGuardian."
It was part of a nationwide mobilization of low-wage workers who want to see the national minimum wage raised to $15 an hour.
Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson was not saying immediately how much money the federal government will chip in for security at next year's Democratic National Convention.
The VA inspector-general found more than 31,000 claims and questions from veterans collecting dust for an average of nearly a year, and the personal information of veterans and VA staff left in a kitchen area for anyone to see.
HBO has confirmed it sent takedown notices to the live video streaming service Periscope after several accounts were seen streaming Sunday's premiere of "Game of Thrones."
Hunger advocacy groups are fighting back against a Republican proposal in Washington to cut $125 billion from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as "SNAP."
The guidelines come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, after a five-year investigation. Officials advise to make sure the undercarriage of your car gets washed.
US senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) wants the Federal Communications Commission to change its policy to allow Amtrak police to communicate with other first responders.
Sen. Marco Rubio is telling his top donors that he is running for president because he feels "uniquely qualified" to pitch his Republican Party as one that will defend the American Dream.
Hillary Rodham Clinton will end months of speculation about her political future and launch her long-awaited 2016 presidential campaign on Sunday, according to people familiar with her plans.
The U.S.-led military coalition in Afghanistan said in a statement later Wednesday that one troop was killed in the incident.
This season marks the first time that Major League Baseball is prohibiting its own players from joining paid fantasy leagues.
New reports indicate that US senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) could be indicted on federal corruption charges as soon as this week.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say their accounts were suddenly locked after being accused of the same serious violation.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
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.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
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.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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.
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.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
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.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Sunday.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
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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.
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say they're waking up to find their accounts suddenly locked. Nearly all of them are accused of the same serious violation, and all claim they did nothing wrong. Many say Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has offered no clear explanation and no meaningful way to speak with a real person to clear their names.
A strong cold front will move through the region Monday, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia area. The main concern is damaging wind, but a few brief tornadoes and pockets of heavy rain that could cause localized flash flooding are also possible.
A baby girl died and her mother remains in critical condition after a crash involving a private ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood early Sunday morning. Investigators said the ambulance driver, identified by police sources as the baby's grandfather, ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle.
Arsin, a self-taught writer, producer and performer from West Philadelphia, is using his music to inspire others and bring people together. Through his music, and his latest album "When the Sun Falls," he hopes to remind people that no matter where they come from, their story matters.
Pope Leo XIV will be honored with the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal on the eve of the United States' 250th anniversary. The first U.S.-born pope, who attended Villanova University, will deliver an acceptance speech virtually from the Vatican during a public ceremony outside the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall on July 3.