The story of Timbuctoo, home for free Black Americans decades before Juneteenth
Decades before Juneteenth, free Black Americans thrived in the South Jersey community of Timbuctoo. Meet the native son trying to preserve its history.
Meet the "hope bringer" going above and beyond for Philadelphians battling addiction
Preston Wells, a receptionist at Gaudenzia's substance treatment facility in Spring Garden, does more than just buzz people in to the building. He connects them with hope.
Philadelphia student makes history as Preparatory Charter School's first-ever Yale-bound student
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet the recently exonerated artist who worked on Philadelphia's newest mural
Now exonerated after 27 years behind bars, Eddie Ramirez worked with Philadelphia artist King Saladeen on a new mural set to be unveiled on June 8.
Former WWII medic who served in Normandy welcomed to France for D-Day anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Andrew Kiniry planned to walk the sand on Normandy's beaches, where he once cared for wounded soldiers.
Atlantic City honors World War II hero on D-Day 80th anniversary
Atlantic City unveiled the Bernie Friedenberg World War II Memorial on Thursday to honor the legacy of a local veteran who was among the first on Omaha Beach 80 years ago.
How one woman is helping feed Kensington's families
Margaux Murphy opened her Greater Goods grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood to help families put food on the table and get back on their feet.
Real-life karate kid from Pennsylvania making name for herself on the mat
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
How local artist's journey to fatherhood led to designing Philly Pride's "Be You" logo
Ben Deane-Schierloh began designing graphic T-shirts to raise money for a surrogate. The popularity of his designs led him to create the logo for Philadelphia's 2024 Pride March and Festival.
102-year-old WWII veteran traveling to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day
Nonprofit Forever Young Veterans is sending four Delaware Valley veterans, including 102-year-old Andrew Kiniry, to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Memorial Beach Challenge turns Ocean City's beach into an obstacle course
Proceeds from the Memorial Beach Challenge benefit The 31 Heroes Project.
Pro-Palestinian protest encampment cleared at Drexel University campus
Just after 5 a.m. police officers entered Drexel University's campus and ordered protesters in a pro-Palestinian encampment to leave.
Camden High School's only junior chef hopes to turn cooking into life-long endeavor
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
Why this Philly school sends students on learning excursions beginning in kindergarten
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
NJ school district's "Celebration Prom" gives students with special needs a special night
A South Jersey school district is rolling out the red carpet for its annual "Celebration Prom," an event that gives students with special needs a chance to enjoy prom night.