Petition calls for Penn protest encampment to be shut down as "Hey Day" tradition relocates
The University of Pennsylvania said a man was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after spraying a "stink" spray in the encampment.
Tyrese Maxey says pep talk on bench helped him in Sixers' OT win over Knicks
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation to force overtime against the Knicks, leading Philadelphia to a 112-106 win.
As Supercross returns to Philly, check out this local rider's Eagles-themed helmet, bike
Lincoln Financial Field will host Round 15 of the AMA Supercross Championship, the first time supercross is returning to Philadelphia in 40 years.
Pregnant teen among 4 dead in Route 322 crash in Delco after police chase
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Teen chased down, shot by dirt bike riders in Passyunk Square neighborhood, police say
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said investigators believe a group on dirt bikes tried to rob a 17-year-old, who was riding a motorized scooter, before chasing him 10 blocks and shooting him in the leg.
Philly is home to North America's largest swing set, and about to celebrate its 1st spring
The swing set at Anna Verna Playground in FDR Park is the largest in North America. The playground opened in Fall 2023, so this will be its first spring and summer season.
Students say Stanley cup used in attack at Pennbrook Middle School; teen charged
A middle school student is being charged after allegedly attacking another Pennbrook Middle School student with what schoolmates describe as a Stanley cup.
Video shows stolen car flipped onto its roof after crash in Philadelphia; 6 kids arrested
Philadelphia police said two Hyundais were stolen in the city's Parkwood neighborhood, and one of the cars with at least two kids inside crashed and flipped onto the roof in the middle of the street.
Celebrate spring season this weekend at free Cherry Blossom Festival in Philadelphia
The main event of the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival in Philadelphia, Sakura Weekend, begins the evening of Friday, April 12.
Bucks County's own "Rosie the Riveter" to receive Congressional Gold Medal
A Pennsylvania woman who helped make planes for Boeing during World War II were honored in Congress along with other "Rosie the Riveters" on Wednesday.
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute hosting solar eclipse viewing party
On Monday, April 8 from 1:30-5 p.m., the Franklin Institute will have specially designed tents set up on 20th Street for visitors to safely view the eclipse through windows covered with solar-grade Mylar.
Philadelphia's cherry blossoms reaching peak bloom earlier than usual
Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom in the coming days, about two to three weeks earlier usually for cherry tree season.
Meet a 98-year-old original Rosie from Pa. who built planes for Boeing in WWII
This year, Mae Krier of Levittown has a bigger reason than ever to mark Rosie the Riveter Day.
3-alarm fire in Royersford placed under control; 6 homes destroyed
Six rowhomes were destroyed in a 3-alarm fire in Royersford, Montgomery County, on Wednesday night, emergency officials said.
Philadelphia churches compete while raising awareness for colon cancer screenings
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting a Spirit Challenge as part of its 45+ Reasons campaign, which has the goal of getting 5,000 Black Philadelphians screened for colorectal cancer.