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Flyers to face Canes in Round 2 of NHL playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
Thursday in Philly region starts foggy, cloudy before sunny afternoon
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
Preventing youth violence takes center stage at town hall for Philly leaders
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
York's OT goal lifts Flyers past Penguins in Game 6 to win series
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
DOJ sues New Jersey, Gov. Mikie Sherrill over ICE agent mask ban
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
2026 Broad Street Run: Course map, SEPTA details, kids' activities and more
Thousands of athletes will hit Philadelphia's Broad Street for America's most popular 10-mile race on Sunday.
Crossing guards in Delco town will wear body cameras after recent assault
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
Burglar hits nearly a dozen Delaware businesses: "I want them to be caught"
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
Board of Upper Darby fire company votes to sell building amid funding concerns
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
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Jamie Drysdale after Flyers' Game 6 win in OT over Penguins: "It's the craziest thing ever"
Jamie Drysdale and the Flyers are moving on to the second round of the playoffs to face the Hurricanes after beating the Penguins on Wednesday night.
Rains moves through Philadelphia region overnight into Thursday
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a cloudy Thursday morning.
"Play It Safe Philly" town hall aims to prevent youth violence in city
Community leaders, coaches and public safety officials gathered in Center City Philadelphia Wednesday to focus on a shared goal: preventing youth violence by investing in sports and structured programming.
Fans celebrate Flyers' Game 6 victory over Penguins: "I was levitating"
The Flyers are moving on in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Penguins 1-0 in overtime and fans couldn't contain their exictment. Kerri Corrado reports.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne will wear body cameras after recent assault
East Lansdowne Police Chief James Cadden said the body camera program was planned in response to repeated complaints about drivers ignoring and abusing crossing guards.
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Thursday in Philly region starts foggy, cloudy before sunny afternoon
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
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Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
North Philly skate rink to become health center expanding access to uninsured
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
A walk in Philly is raising awareness for bladder cancer: "There is hope"
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Free screenings for diabetic eye disease available this weekend
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
Philadelphia area receives an "F" for bad air quality as pollution worsens
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients celebrate donor families with Donor Dash at hospital
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Every punch has a purpose: Philly boxers step into ring to fight cancer
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
This Mütter Museum exhibit explores origins of American pharmacy
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
A pickleball tournament is raising awareness for Parkinson's disease treatment
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
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Flyers to face Canes in Round 2 of NHL playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
York's OT goal lifts Flyers past Penguins in Game 6 to win series
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Phillies-Giants postponed hours after start time moved up
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Mattingly thought he was done managing. The Phillies' playoff hopes are now on him.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for man charged with killing Gaudreau brothers want charges dropped
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
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Sisters turn consignment shop into lifeline for foster, adoptive families
Everything inside Heart and Soul'd is donated, and after covering expenses, profits go directly to foster and adoption-related services for families around Delaware County.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church choir taking message of hope on road
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
The bobblehead nun? Beloved Neumann University sister inspires unique fundraiser
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Motivational speaker turns pain into purpose through message of hope
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
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Spacesuits worn by astronauts during 1969 moon landing were made in Delaware
The 1969 moon landing is an integral part of American history. But few people may know that the spacesuits worn by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were made in Delaware.
Inside the Delaware company making suits that take astronauts to space
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
For decades, astronauts have relied on ILC Dover in Delaware to make their spacesuits
The 1969 moon landing is an integral part of American history. But few people may know that the spacesuits worn by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were designed and tested and at ILC Dover in Delaware.
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Flyers to face Canes in Round 2 of NHL playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
Thursday in Philly region starts foggy, cloudy before sunny afternoon
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
Preventing youth violence takes center stage at town hall for Philly leaders
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
York's OT goal lifts Flyers past Penguins in Game 6 to win series
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
DOJ sues New Jersey, Gov. Mikie Sherrill over ICE agent mask ban
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
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Preventing youth violence takes center stage at town hall for Philly leaders
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
York's OT goal lifts Flyers past Penguins in Game 6 to win series
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Crossing guards in Delco town will wear body cameras after recent assault
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
Board of Upper Darby fire company votes to sell building amid funding concerns
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
Downingtown man released from ICE custody after months in detention center
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
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DOJ sues New Jersey, Gov. Mikie Sherrill over ICE agent mask ban
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
6-year-old with rare disease surprised with trip to Walt Disney World
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for man charged with killing Gaudreau brothers want charges dropped
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Man charged with fatally stabbing wife at South Jersey home, fire under investigation
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
2 workers hospitalized after electric shock in Ocean City
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
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Burglar hits nearly a dozen Delaware businesses: "I want them to be caught"
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
Inside the Delaware company making suits that take astronauts to space
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
FBI offering $5K reward for info on missing man last seen in Delco
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Man slashed person's neck on Main Street in Newark, police say
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Norristown man arrested for leading intrastate retail theft ring
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
North Philly skate rink to become health center expanding access to uninsured
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
A walk in Philly is raising awareness for bladder cancer: "There is hope"
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Free screenings for diabetic eye disease available this weekend
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
Philadelphia area receives an "F" for bad air quality as pollution worsens
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
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Bimbo Bakeries moves headquarters to Texas after 17 years in Philadelphia area
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Surging gas prices hit Philadelphia-area transportation businesses
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA cancels 2,000 hotel rooms in Philadelphia ahead of World Cup matches
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia to reopen Friday after small fire
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
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Newly renovated Philadelphia bus terminal to open May 1
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA adds bulletproof glass to some buses to improve driver safety
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
Lehigh-Girard ramp to I-95 South in Philadelphia reopens after police investigation
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
I-95 South reopens after van fire in Northeast Philadelphia
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
I-95 construction could cause headaches at sports complex
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
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Flyers to face Canes in Round 2 of NHL playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
York's OT goal lifts Flyers past Penguins in Game 6 to win series
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Phillies-Giants postponed hours after start time moved up
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Mattingly thought he was done managing. The Phillies' playoff hopes are now on him.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for man charged with killing Gaudreau brothers want charges dropped
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
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Exhibit featuring Rocky Balboa opens at Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
Florence + the Machine moves Philly concert to A.C. due to NHL playoffs
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam brings high-flying action to the Linc on Saturday
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Chester renames street for R&B artist Avery*Sunshine in hometown tribute
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Pennsylvania holding free concert series to celebrate America's 250th
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Jamie Drysdale after Flyers' Game 6 win in OT over Penguins: "It's the craziest thing ever"
Jamie Drysdale and the Flyers are moving on to the second round of the playoffs to face the Hurricanes after beating the Penguins on Wednesday night.
Rains moves through Philadelphia region overnight into Thursday
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a cloudy Thursday morning.
"Play It Safe Philly" town hall aims to prevent youth violence in city
Community leaders, coaches and public safety officials gathered in Center City Philadelphia Wednesday to focus on a shared goal: preventing youth violence by investing in sports and structured programming.
Fans celebrate Flyers' Game 6 victory over Penguins: "I was levitating"
The Flyers are moving on in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Penguins 1-0 in overtime and fans couldn't contain their exictment. Kerri Corrado reports.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne will wear body cameras after recent assault
East Lansdowne Police Chief James Cadden said the body camera program was planned in response to repeated complaints about drivers ignoring and abusing crossing guards.