Philadelphia leaders talk funding, planning for 2026 anniversary celebration
Many of the dozens of events in Philadelphia for 2026 have already been announced, including World Cup matches and the MLB All-Star game.
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Many of the dozens of events in Philadelphia for 2026 have already been announced, including World Cup matches and the MLB All-Star game.
Philadelphia has big plans for 2026 when the nation will mark 250 years since its founding in the historic city.
A Bucks County farm owner breathes a sigh of relief as her runaway emu, spooked by 4th of July fireworks, is returned home after being on the loose for 24 hours. Madeleine Wright reports.
Inside the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are documents young and old that have given the United States of America a blueprint to this very moment.
An estimated 400 people attended the demonstration at City Hall.
Several dogs and their owners showed off their American pride on July 4 in Old City Philadelphia for the Patriotic Pet Parade.
People packed the beach and boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and see the fireworks. More fireworks are scheduled for Sunday.
Crowds gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July with performances from Kesha and Ne-Yo and fireworks.
People in Atlantic City were trickling off the beach Thursday evening and looking ahead to the 10 p.m. fireworks show. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Dozens of new American citizens celebrated their naturalization in Camden, New Jersey, Thursday on the Battleship New Jersey.
People are gathering on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the Wawa Welcome America July 4 celebration, which features performances from Kesha and Ne-Yo as well as fireworks.
Dozens of new American citizens participated in a naturalization ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey on July 4 in Camden.
The VA has an entire website dedicated to helping veterans cope and prepare for fireworks because the loud sounds and flashing lights can trigger bad memories of combat. Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker presented the first-ever One Philly Award to Dawn Staley, a Philly native and coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team.
At the annual Fourth of July celebration in Thornbury Township, Delaware County, neighbors enjoyed a parade, hot dogs, candy and more.
After several people were rescued from the ocean last weekend, families and lifeguards are focusing on safety.
More than 4,000 people from all walks of life participated in the Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia on July 4. The diversity on display brought hope to many watching.
Lifeguards in Ocean City, New Jersey, are watching the water as hundreds of thousands hit the beach for the Fourth of July holiday. They advise caution as there could be strong rip currents.
Fireworks are synonymous with the 4th of July but for military veterans they may trigger flashbacks and anxiety. The Department of Veteran Affairs shares tips on how veterans can cope with the celebratory fireworks.
Willie Nelson and other iconic artists are set to perform at a 4th of July picnic in Camden.
Fans celebrated America's birthday in a different way this year by enjoying some of the most iconic musical artists at Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic. Marcella Baietto reports.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Nauti has a 4th of July themed "firecracker doughnut" and Johnson's Popcorn is celebrating 50 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk. With plenty of people headed down the Jersey Shore for Independence Day Wakisha Bailey is checking in with busy local businesses.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey on Monday evening.
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open after Prospect Medical Holdings warned the Delaware County health system could possibly shut down.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
The NFL's legal tampering period begins at noon Monday. Keep track of the Philadelphia Eagles' moves in free agency here.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Upper Moreland police are searching for at least two suspects who allegedly spray-painted swastikas and other vulgar words on an elementary school building and playground.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Lia Valencia Key is a jewelry designer from West Chester whose "Valencia Key" designs have been worn by Meghan Markle and featured on Oprah's "Favorite Things" list.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey on Monday evening.
Hollywood hit South Jersey Monday afternoon as Steven Spielberg visited Tuckahoe to film scenes for a new project.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
New Jersey Transit and its rail engineers union say an agreement has been reached on a new labor contract, averting a possible strike.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Two 13-year-old students were arrested after they allegedly beat their classmate with a Stanley cup last month, according to police.
Robert Fry, an economist based in Delaware, said the United States could go into a recession if President Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada continue.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
The potential closures of Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital would mean thousands of people without jobs and communities without easy access to health care.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Lawyers for Prospect Medical Holdings warned in court of the possible shutdown of the entire Crozer Health system.
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters amid the Trump's administration's on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Due to the rising cost of eggs, some national restaurants are adding a surcharge on meals with eggs. Local bakers are also feeling the impact as eggs are one of their top three main ingredients.
Business owners in Kensington say the neighborhood is improving under Mayor Cherelle Parker, but more should be done.
The Malaysian restaurant posted on Instagram that it is closed because of fire damage but plans to reopen.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
Three people died in a crash along Route 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon.
Under a new plan, 3rd Street in Society Hill is set to have a bike lane, a driving lane and a lane for parking and loading.
With the REAL ID deadline approaching, transportation officials in Philadelphia are providing the information you need to know.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
The Eagles "enthusiastically accepted" an invitation to visit the White House following their Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs.
Josh Sweat is cashing in on his Super Bowl LIX performance by reuniting with Jonathan Gannon with the Arizona Cardinals.
Slay, 34, spent the previous five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
Philadelphia is filled with activities this weekend that will get you out of the house and in the celebratory spirit. Here's our weekend guide.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could hit 70 degrees on Tuesday for the first time this year.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up to build a home gym for Tyler Lockett, a Pennsylvania teen who is training to return to soccer after a bout with leukemia.
U.S. stocks cratered Monday amid growing U.S. economic concerns and after President Trump declined to rule out a recession that investors worry could be triggered by his aggressive trade policies.
Three teens were killed in a crash on Route 55 in Glassboro, New Jersey, Sunday afternoon, officials say.
Pennsylvania state Sen. John Kane wants prosecutors to criminally charge Prospect Medical Holdings, the parent company of Crozer Health, amid a potential shutdown to the Delaware County health network.