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Philadelphia Area Children's Charity Nominated For Major Award
Three other charities are in the running for the award, but Chris says Michael's Way stands out because 100% of the donations received go directly to cancer patients.
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Three other charities are in the running for the award, but Chris says Michael's Way stands out because 100% of the donations received go directly to cancer patients.
Among the many provisions included in the $110-million deal for Brookfield Property Partners to buy the closed Revel Hotel and Casino is a statement that the company is not necessarily tied to rehiring Revel workers.
"This is not the preferred route, but it is where we are," Nutter said today.
"It enhances protections for whisteblowers by strengthening confidentiality provisions, to prevent retaliation, and to ensure that employees feel comfortable reporting misconduct," Nutter said.
Florida developer Glenn Straub, the only other major bidder in the auction, complained that the auction process, in its final hours, was rigged against him.
School Reform Commission chair Bill Green said the SRC is exercising its option to unilaterally modify its labor contract with the PFT.
The Florida developer who came up short in a bankruptcy court auction for the former Revel casino wants the judge to invalidate the result and hold a new sale.
The city's Department of Licenses & Inspections says street vendor spots are assigned by a neutral lottery, not by a neighborhood group, and L&I would have no way to control what could be subsequent chaos.
Decades after most industries left Philadelphia, City Council plans to look at how unused land might coax them back.
Not many companies are going to take over the world the way Google has, but now you can access the business savvy of two men who helped make it so.
Sixth through eighth graders at Waldron Mercy Academy converted the school's gymnasium into an assembly line to package 20,000 meals for the international relief agency "Stop Hunger Now."
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has denied a request by Trump Entertainment Resorts to be relieved of its pension obligations under a collective bargaining agreement with workers at the Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The grants, which come from federal funds, will help 32 communities in and around Philadelphia, from Chester to Mercer counties, as part of its "TCDI" program (Transportation and Community Development Initiative).
The 32nd U.S. store for Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO opens in Center City Philadelphia Friday morning.
A new food delivery service for restaurants called "Caviar" started this week.
The National Weather Service lifted a tornado watch that was previously in effect for parts of the Philadelphia region until 10 p.m. as the remnants of Debby head north of our region.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
Water from the east branch of the White Clay Creek poured into the first floor of Building A in the Avondale Apartments overnight as Debby made her mark on the Delaware Valley.
Austin Hays, who the Phillies traded for to play every day in left field, is headed to the injured list with an injury that has hit Philadelphia hard this season.
While it's been a stormy, muggy week in the Philadelphia region, this weekend's forecast looks to take a 180! Start planning your weekend now. Here's what's going on in our area this weekend.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
Water from the east branch of the White Clay Creek poured into the first floor of Building A in the Avondale Apartments overnight as Debby made her mark on the Delaware Valley.
While it's been a stormy, muggy week in the Philadelphia region, this weekend's forecast looks to take a 180! Start planning your weekend now. Here's what's going on in our area this weekend.
Future doctors set sail Friday on their medical journeys with the White Coat Ceremony at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
The Council Rock Newtown baseball team from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will represent the Mid-Atlantic Region in the 2024 Little League World Series.
A beloved amusement pier on the Ocean City boardwalk is closing in a few months after nearly 100 years of business.
Weather including the coming arrival of post-tropical cyclone Debby is causing flight delays across the country including at Philadelphia International Airport.
The National Weather Service lifted a tornado watch that was previously in effect for parts of the Philadelphia region until 10 p.m. as the remnants of Debby head north of our region.
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.
A driver fled the scene after crashing into a church in Newark, Delaware while speeding early Friday morning, according to police.
Weather including the coming arrival of post-tropical cyclone Debby is causing flight delays across the country including at Philadelphia International Airport.
The National Weather Service lifted a tornado watch that was previously in effect for parts of the Philadelphia region until 10 p.m. as the remnants of Debby head north of our region.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado occurred Thursday night near Marshallton, Delaware, which is just west of Wilmington.
Delaware Gov. John Carney posted on social media Thursday that he wants the Philadelphia 76ers to build their proposed arena, 76 Place, in Wilmington.
Future doctors set sail Friday on their medical journeys with the White Coat Ceremony at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
Perrigo recalling a batch — or 16,500 cans — of powdered formula found to contain elevated levels of Vitamin D.
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.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
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.
Weather including the coming arrival of post-tropical cyclone Debby is causing flight delays across the country including at Philadelphia International Airport.
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.
Austin Hays, who the Phillies traded for to play every day in left field, is headed to the injured list with an injury that has hit Philadelphia hard this season.
The Council Rock Newtown baseball team from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will represent the Mid-Atlantic Region in the 2024 Little League World Series.
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
On Thursday night the Philadelphia Phillies did a few things they haven't since July.
The Philadelphia Eagles will open preseason play tonight against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Here's how to watch and more.
While it's been a stormy, muggy week in the Philadelphia region, this weekend's forecast looks to take a 180! Start planning your weekend now. Here's what's going on in our area this weekend.
"To have all this taken away by some men being so fueled by hatred for no reason at all makes me so beyond angry I can't put it into words," one fan said on social media.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Future doctors set sail Friday on their medical journeys with the White Coat Ceremony at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports some important mentors in action.
Tonight at 10 p.m. CBS will air its primetime special "13 Days in Ferguson," and CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donavan had a conversation with comedian Cedric the Entertainer about the special.
There’s breaking news out of Brazil where a plane crashed into a neighborhood Friday afternoon. All 62 people on board were killed, according to Brazil's president. A witness shot video of the plane spinning out of control before it crashed outside São Paulo. The plane hit multiple houses. A city spokesperson said no one on the ground was killed.
The east branch of the White Clay Creek flooded several first-floor units of the Avondale Apartments in Chester County.
A third suspect was arrested in connection to the terror plot at three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria. Police said one of the suspects confessed to the plan. Ukee Washington reports new details on the men behind the plot and what's next for the international superstar.