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Alexandra Simon is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. After receiving her broadcast journalism degree from the University of Maryland, Alex worked at CBS21-WHP in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She then went to Minneapolis, Minnesota to join KARE 11 News, first on the Sunrise morning show and then as the Digital Executive Producer. She won two Upper Midwest Emmys with the KARE digital team for their coverage of George Floyd's murder and subsequent officer trials, and produced a five-part documentary series on community activists in the wake of Floyd's 2020 death.
Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the country, kicks off on June 19 by commemorating Juneteenth and the emancipation of slaves in the aftermath of the Civil War.
To clear the shelter and find animals their forever homes, ACCT Philly is offering $10 donations as part of the BISSEL Pet Foundation's nationwide Empty the Shelters campaign.
Family at the scene of the house explosion identified the man as 60-year-old Jim DeKnight. He's recovering in the hospital after suffering burns to his face and neck.
Amtrak said tracks were beginning to open east of Philadelphia by 11:20 a.m. but "congestion" is likely to linger due to the ongoing investigation.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has started ticketing cars that block sidewalks or ADA-accessible curbs and crosswalks across the city.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
Police in Dover, Delaware, said two men were arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Camay Mitchell De Silva on Delaware State University's campus in April.
Beacon Animal Rescue in Cape May County said Barstool founder Dave Portnoy is sending the organization a donation to cover the cost of replacing their septic tank.
The nonprofit Seeing Eye, which pairs specially trained dogs with individuals who have blindness and low vision, is looking for volunteers to help raise puppies that will eventually become guide dogs.
After the Philadelphia 76ers' dramatic overtime win against the Knicks Tuesday, Philly native Dawn Staley called on season ticket holders to keep their seats for Game 6 out of the hands of New York fans.
A 15-year-old girl was charged with murder after Philadelphia police say her grandmother was found stabbed to death in their Cobbs Creek home.
Until Friday, May 3 at 11 p.m., the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau is auctioning off nearly 60 WrestleMania 40 banners that lined the city's streets before and during the event.
Philadelphia Sixers star Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the New York Knicks, a must-win for the 76ers as they battle to stay alive in the NBA playoffs.
North Penn School District Superintendent Todd Bauer said a third-party investigator will look into the actions taken by school officials after a 13-year-old assaulted another student with a Stanley tumbler on April 17.
Before heading outside to enjoy Philadelphia's warm weather, know the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms.