City Council Holds PGW Hearing, Lawmakers Refuse To Vote On Nutter's Plan To Sell
This afternoon brings the start of a two-day hearing in which council members will examine what they call the "highest and best use" of the city-owned utility.
This afternoon brings the start of a two-day hearing in which council members will examine what they call the "highest and best use" of the city-owned utility.
Hadas Kuznits brings the latest food news from around the Delaware Valley...
On-screen television program guides make channel surfing a breeze -- unless you can't see them.
Andrew Stober, of the Mayor's Office of Transportation, testified that apps that allow an on-street parking space be sold by one driver to another should be banned in Philadelphia.
But they need the public's help to jump one final hurdle.
Today, at the Bellevue, at Broad and Walnut Streets, former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell helped kick off "Tasting Week."
You know the holiday season is around the corner when you see those red kettles appearing on sidewalks around town.
The Richard Stockton College is buying the former Showboat casino and plans to use it as a satellite campus.
At the Hamilton train station in suburban Trenton, representatives of Health Republic Insurance wore purple shirts as they handed out brochures and reusable shopping bags to commuters.
Work is still underway at the Hardy Williams Veterans Center. Construction is expected to be completed in January.
Sweeney likens the current financial situation of Atlantic City to that of Detroit.
Two weeks after City Council President Darrell Clarke announced that council will not vote on the proposed sale of PGW, the firm UIL Holdings of Connecticut has announced that they're not pulling out -- at least not yet. UIL has had since July the right to terminate the sale agrement.
A group of school districts, parents, and the NAACP are suing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, claiming the state's level of school funding is unconstitutional.
President Obama is taking a stand on Internet "toll roads," and Comcast and other cable companies don't like it one bit.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado occurred tonight near Marshallton, Delaware, which is just west of Wilmington.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby should make its biggest impact on the Philadelphia area on Friday afternoon, dropping multiple inches of rain.
Sources say the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has withdrawn the first-degree murder charge against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry.
Health officials are warning about the growing number of measles cases and encouraging parents to get their children the recommended vaccinations.
Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who led the Birds to victory in Super Bowl LII, will officially retire from professional football as a Philadelphia Eagle in September.
Health officials are warning about the growing number of measles cases and encouraging parents to get their children the recommended vaccinations.
A Philadelphia City Council hearing focused on what happened when the university abruptly shut down and how students, faculty and staff were affected.
Drivers left deep trenches in the grass at Longview Park in Middletown Township, where the Media Rugby Football Club plays.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby should make its biggest impact on the Philadelphia area on Friday afternoon, dropping multiple inches of rain.
The Bucks County SPCA said the owner of a farm where dozens of emaciated animals were found has fled the country.
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.
Since late July, the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center has spotted four different basking sharks off the coast of the Jersey Shore.
The Woodlynne Police Department in New Jersey will disband because of a "severe staffing shortage." Here's what Camden County officials are doing to keep the community safe.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby should make its biggest impact on the Philadelphia area on Friday afternoon, dropping multiple inches of rain.
Friday is a NEXT Weather Alert day as Tropical Storm Debby brings heavy rain and strong winds to the Philadelphia region.
Delaware Gov. John Carney posted on social media Thursday that he wants the Philadelphia 76ers to build their proposed arena, 76 Place, in Wilmington.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby should make its biggest impact on the Philadelphia area on Friday afternoon, dropping multiple inches of rain.
Friday is a NEXT Weather Alert day as Tropical Storm Debby brings heavy rain and strong winds to the Philadelphia region.
Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a bill that will create a mental health unit for the state's high schools.
The FBI has identified a person they say is connected to the rape of an 8-year-old at a YMCA in Wilmington, Delaware, in June 2024.
Health officials are warning about the growing number of measles cases and encouraging parents to get their children the recommended vaccinations.
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, encouraging Pennsylvanians to register as an organ and tissue donor. One donor tragically killed at age 22 was able to save six people's lives.
A beloved pizza shop is closing after nearly 30 years. Owners say they can't afford a rent increase.
The Burlington County Farmers Market is up for best in the state of New Jersey, and hoping for your vote.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Six months have passed since Radnor Township began using an overhead warning system to prevent bridge strikes. For the most part, it's been working, but the sign warning drivers that their truck is too tall keeps getting hit.
A stormy, unsettled weather weekend continues to impact arriving and departing flights at Philadelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia police say they have seen an increase in accidents and fatalities since 2020 and they are trying to decrease it.
Passengers flying out of PHL can board a bus to the airport in Wilmington, Delaware or vice versa.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
Delaware Gov. John Carney posted on social media Thursday that he wants the Philadelphia 76ers to build their proposed arena, 76 Place, in Wilmington.
Steph Curry scored 36 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:16 left, and the U.S. will play for gold in the Paris Olympics on Saturday night against France.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands went head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in the third matchup between this generation's two top female hurdlers.
Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race after testing positive for COVID-19.
Eagles first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell is impressing his Philadelphia teammates not only with his play but his trash talk during training camp.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
A lot of rain wasn't going to stop these fans of country star Zach Bryan from enjoying his show Tuesday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Musikfest 2024 in Bethlehem was temporarily suspended Tuesday evening because inclement weather impacted the Old Dominion concert.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Tens of thousands of people poured onto 2nd Street in Northern Liberties for a family-friendly celebration of local businesses and community spirit on Sunday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking severe storms that could bring flash flooding or tornadoes to parts of the Philadelphia region. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest.
Big Lots plans to close as many as 315 stores, including several in our area. The retailer is closing its doors for good in Clifton Heights, Exton, Kennett Square and Franklin Mills Boulevard in Philadelphia. Big Lots says while the majority of its stores are profitable, it has decided to close certain underperforming locations.
Prospect Medical Holdings announced a plan to sell Crozer Health to CHA Partners. Crozer Health operates hospitals in Delaware County including Crozer-Chester, Taylor, Springfield and Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Financial issues have forced Crozer to cut staff and services over the past couple of years. CHA will transition Crozer Health's hospitals back to nonprofit status. Ownership will be transferred over the next several months as the deal undergoes regulatory reviews.
An alligator was spotted in Lake Erie and the reptile is the talk of northwestern Pennsylvania on Thursday. In a video posted on Facebook, the poster said the gator was four to five feet long. It's believed it was someone's pet and released into the lake. Warning signs are now posted at Marina's and the Erie Port Authority is investigating.
A crime alert in Montgomery County after two home burglaries in Abington Township. Police said two people broke into a house on Carol Road on July 31 in the middle of the day when no one was home. The second was early Monday morning on Lee Lynn Lane. Detectives said the homes were targeted because the residents are Asian American business owners.