Philadelphia's FIFA World Cup '26 brand "really exciting" opportunity to promote city
Philadelphia is preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a plaque and banner outside the Linc on Thursday.
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Philadelphia is preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a plaque and banner outside the Linc on Thursday.
145 public school students have been shot since August according to the Philadelphia School District
Dominique Murphy, 37, has been charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Center City, police said.
Police confirmed the mother has died and a person of interest is in custody in connection to a hit-and-run in Center City.
Officer Bobby Shisler's body was transported from Philadelphia to a funeral home in Deptford, N.J. on Tuesday morning.
Franklin Square is now officially open and many families took advantage of finally having a nice weather weekend.
Fans are showing up and showing out for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Two close friends are helping raise money for Officer Bobby Shisler who's fighting in the hospital after being shot in the line of duty on March 10.
Police are searching for two people they claim attempted to rob a Best Buy in Mount Laurel Township.
On National Teacher Appreciation Day and every day these teachers say their pride and passion won't let up.
Farmers say right now is the ideal time to get seeds into the ground but this weather is holding them back.
Eight officers will now focus on ticketing drivers who illegally park in bike lanes in Center City, University City and South Philly.
Residents would need to take a training course and obtain a permit before being able to buy a gun.
Shisler was shot in the line of duty more than six weeks ago.
One year after New Jersey legalized marijuana, Atlantic City is celebrating the opening of its first recreational pot dispensary on New York Avenue.