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Pa. Turnpike plans to text drivers about unpaid tolls, raising scam concerns
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's plan to text drivers about unpaid tolls is raising scam concerns. Here's how to protect yourself.
Founded in Pa. 165 years ago, America's first pretzel bakery still going strong
America's first commercial pretzel bakery looks different than it did in 1861, but it's still cranking out the snack favorite.
Kids in Snider Youth Hockey program pumped for a Flyers playoff run
After a six-year drought, many kids in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education Program are feeling Flyers playoff excitement for the first time.
2 men armed with rifles storm Brinks truck, get away with cash, police say
Two men armed with assault rifles robbed a Brinks truck and got away with cash Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police say.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Hersheypark rolls out photo verification process for visitors re-entering the park
Guests who exit Hersheypark will be subject to a photo verification process if they want to leave and return on the same day.
How to watch Game 3 in the Flyers vs. Penguins NHL playoff series
The Flyers have a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Penguins as their Stanley Cup Playoffs series shifts to Philadelphia.
Rain showers move through region Wednesday morning, temps get warmer
An umbrella might be needed heading out the door on Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region as rain showers move through.
Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
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The PA Turnpike will start texting you about unpaid tolls. How will they stand apart from scams?
We've all gotten scam texts claiming we owe ticket money to EZPass for missed tolls on highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. But now, Turnpike officials will be sending real, official text messages to let people know if they have a balance. In this preview of this week's In Your Corner Podcast, consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz asks if this could lead to more drivers being scammed.
Hersheypark using photo verification for guests re-entering the park
Hersheypark has rolled out a new photo re-entry verification process after fights disrupted the park's opening weekend earlier in April.
America's first pretzel bakery was founded right here in Pennsylvania
When you think of the Philadelphia area, pretzels may come to mind, but where did it all start? Nikki DeMentri introduces you to the Sturgis family businesses that have been cranking out salty snacks since the 1860s.
Rainy Wednesday morning with temps in the 60s, pushing 80 degrees for Thursday | NEXT Weather
Wednesday got off to a rainy start, but we'll have warmer temperatures than Tuesday and another warmup for Thursday. The weekend looks a little cooler with some more shower chances across the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the full forecast.
Kids in the Snider Youth Hockey and Education Program are pumped for a Flyers playoff run
When the Flyers made their last playoff appearance in 2020, many of the young skaters in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education program were not old enough to remember or hadn't even been born yet. Now they're stoked for a Stanley Cup Playoffs run. Wakisha Bailey reports.
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Rainy Wednesday morning with temps in the 60s, pushing 80 degrees for Thursday | NEXT Weather
Wednesday got off to a rainy start, but we'll have warmer temperatures than Tuesday and another warmup for Thursday. The weekend looks a little cooler with some more shower chances across the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the full forecast.
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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.
Wawa recalls 16oz lemonade, iced teas at dozens of Philadelphia-area stores
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials launch new mobile health clinic to serve Burlington County
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Gift of Life flag goes up at Philly children's hospital to highlight NDLM
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Allergy season is hitting Philadelphia early due to warmer temps
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
What type of sleeper are you? Find your sleep type and get better rest
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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Kids in Snider Youth Hockey program pumped for a Flyers playoff run
After a six-year drought, many kids in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education Program are feeling Flyers playoff excitement for the first time.
How to watch Game 3 in the Flyers vs. Penguins NHL playoff series
The Flyers have a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Penguins as their Stanley Cup Playoffs series shifts to Philadelphia.
Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series
V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece.
Wheeler set to return to struggling Phillies rotation on Saturday vs. Braves
Ace Zack Wheeler will return to the struggling Phillies' rotation on Saturday in Atlanta, manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday.
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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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Founded in Pa. 165 years ago, America's first pretzel bakery still going strong
America's first commercial pretzel bakery looks different than it did in 1861, but it's still cranking out the snack favorite.
MLB announces full 2026 All-Star Week schedule in Philadelphia
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Edwards Freeman Nut Company serves sweet memories for future generations
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later. Kim Hudson reports.
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Pa. Turnpike plans to text drivers about unpaid tolls, raising scam concerns
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's plan to text drivers about unpaid tolls is raising scam concerns. Here's how to protect yourself.
Founded in Pa. 165 years ago, America's first pretzel bakery still going strong
America's first commercial pretzel bakery looks different than it did in 1861, but it's still cranking out the snack favorite.
Kids in Snider Youth Hockey program pumped for a Flyers playoff run
After a six-year drought, many kids in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education Program are feeling Flyers playoff excitement for the first time.
2 men armed with rifles storm Brinks truck, get away with cash, police say
Two men armed with assault rifles robbed a Brinks truck and got away with cash Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police say.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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Hersheypark rolls out photo verification process for visitors re-entering the park
Guests who exit Hersheypark will be subject to a photo verification process if they want to leave and return on the same day.
Pa. Turnpike plans to text drivers about unpaid tolls, raising scam concerns
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's plan to text drivers about unpaid tolls is raising scam concerns. Here's how to protect yourself.
Founded in Pa. 165 years ago, America's first pretzel bakery still going strong
America's first commercial pretzel bakery looks different than it did in 1861, but it's still cranking out the snack favorite.
Subaru Park prepares to host Ivory Coast for FIFA World Cup training site
Chester will be stepping into the global spotlight during the FIFA World Cup as Subaru Park prepares to host Côte d'Ivoire.
Penn lab is working on new ways to detect microplastics
The Trump administration has called microplastics a "human health threat." The tiny fragments are found in the air, water, food and even clothing.
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Diamond Beach residents frustrated with second parking ordinance
Residents at Diamond Beach are dreading the upcoming summer season over parking concerns.
Cold snap threatens plants, crops after unseasonable warmth in region
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
N.J. police warn residents of car thefts after chaotic neighborhood chase
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Prosecutor investigating new reports of alleged abuse by N.J. teacher's aide
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
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.
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Man accused of plot against University of Delaware police indicted on gun charge
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Driver crashes into utility poles, damages homes in Wilmington
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
2 people found dead inside Wilmington apartment building, sources say
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Over 14,000 bags of fentanyl found in Delaware woods
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Delaware church to reopen this weekend months after propane explosion
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
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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.
Wawa recalls 16oz lemonade, iced teas at dozens of Philadelphia-area stores
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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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.
Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia closed after fire
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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PPA warning period ends for school zone speed camera enforcement
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Video shows moment car runs red light and kills driver, dog in West Philly
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
Tractor-trailer driver killed in crash on Rt. 295 in Marlton
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Dump truck fire causes large backup on I-76 West in Philadelphia
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
Delays on SEPTA B line this morning after person struck by train
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
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Kids in Snider Youth Hockey program pumped for a Flyers playoff run
After a six-year drought, many kids in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education Program are feeling Flyers playoff excitement for the first time.
How to watch Game 3 in the Flyers vs. Penguins NHL playoff series
The Flyers have a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Penguins as their Stanley Cup Playoffs series shifts to Philadelphia.
Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series
V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece.
Wheeler set to return to struggling Phillies rotation on Saturday vs. Braves
Ace Zack Wheeler will return to the struggling Phillies' rotation on Saturday in Atlanta, manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday.
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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.
Philly's Southeast Asian Market is back Saturday. Here's what to know.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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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.
Focusing on the Future
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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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The PA Turnpike will start texting you about unpaid tolls. How will they stand apart from scams?
We've all gotten scam texts claiming we owe ticket money to EZPass for missed tolls on highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. But now, Turnpike officials will be sending real, official text messages to let people know if they have a balance. In this preview of this week's In Your Corner Podcast, consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz asks if this could lead to more drivers being scammed.
Hersheypark using photo verification for guests re-entering the park
Hersheypark has rolled out a new photo re-entry verification process after fights disrupted the park's opening weekend earlier in April.
America's first pretzel bakery was founded right here in Pennsylvania
When you think of the Philadelphia area, pretzels may come to mind, but where did it all start? Nikki DeMentri introduces you to the Sturgis family businesses that have been cranking out salty snacks since the 1860s.
Rainy Wednesday morning with temps in the 60s, pushing 80 degrees for Thursday | NEXT Weather
Wednesday got off to a rainy start, but we'll have warmer temperatures than Tuesday and another warmup for Thursday. The weekend looks a little cooler with some more shower chances across the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the full forecast.
Kids in the Snider Youth Hockey and Education Program are pumped for a Flyers playoff run
When the Flyers made their last playoff appearance in 2020, many of the young skaters in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education program were not old enough to remember or hadn't even been born yet. Now they're stoked for a Stanley Cup Playoffs run. Wakisha Bailey reports.