Police welcome 24 new officers during graduation ceremony at Temple
Two dozen cadets from the police academy were sworn in during a graduation ceremony at Temple University on Friday.
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Two dozen cadets from the police academy were sworn in during a graduation ceremony at Temple University on Friday.
The assaults happened on Temple University's campus, including one at Cecil B. Moore Station on SEPTA's Broad Street Line.
Despite the threat of severe weather, thousands attended the Pink concert in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field.
Excitement filled the room at the Green Parrot as fans watched Council Rock Newtown notch their first 5-0 victory over Salem Little League in the Little League World Series.
Students and staff showed excitement Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook.
Bicyclists demand the city take action to protect those who ride to work, school or for fun. This call to action follows the death of Barbara Friedes, who was hit and killed while riding her bicycle in Rittenhouse Square last month.
A New Jersey resident is worried about her friends and family in Puerto Rico after Ernesto slammed the island.
Parents in Deptford Township, New Jersey, are upset after the district said it plans to cut back on busing this year.
Some families in Chester County are just getting back to their homes after flooding this week. But it will still be some time before they fully recover.
Weather including the coming arrival of post-tropical cyclone Debby is causing flight delays across the country including at Philadelphia International Airport.
On-and-off rain from Thursday and Friday's storms will create even more issues for people in South Jersey trying to dry out from Tuesday night's storm and subsequent flooding.
The statue honors the life of MacKenzie Rose, who died from cancer-related treatments.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, plan to hand out up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction for illegal dumping.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is demanding action and hoping to see major changes put in place to keep pedestrians and bike riders safe following the death of CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said the driver accused of hitting and killing CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes turned himself into police and faces homicide charges.