The story behind the Pulitzer Prize nominated play, "The Bookstore"
Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
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Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Philadelphia resident Nancy Marie Gilliam is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Aziza Shuler reports.
A Compton-based artist has just made international history.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" will not be Harper Lee's only published book after all.
The Philadelphia Daily News reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize for a 2009 series on police corruption is in the uncomfortable position of challenging the credibility of one of their own sources.
Lawyers and rival owner factions at the Philadelphia Inquirer return to a City Hall courtroom this morning for more arguments, as a Common Pleas Judge tries to decide who is in charge.
Tom Kelly calls it "the picture that defines me."
With one click, these images tell the stories of survival, hunger, death, grief, victory, love, war and the raw humanity behind it all.
Pennsylvania's capital city will soon join the ranks of other cities that no longer have a daily newspaper.
Chris recounts his experience at the Mitt Romney/Tea Party event last night at the Franklin Institute. He details Newt Gingrich's visit to the St. Louis Zoo and the end of Blue Dog Democrats. He also talks to Secretary of the Commonwealth, Carol Aichele, about the new Voter ID Law.
Champagne corks are popping at the Philadelphia Inquirer, at word the paper has won journalism's most prestigious honor.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Bill Marimow was unceremoniously yanked as executive editor when hedge funds took control of the papers a year and a half ago, but two days after local investors bought the paper, Marimow was rehired for his old job.
One of the most honored musical plays in recent memory has moved into the Academy of Music for a limited engagement.
The Curtis Symphony Orchestra features a winning piece written for violin by one of its own, Jennifer Higdon, written for another graduate, Hilary Hahn and to be performed on Valentine's Day.
Three-time Pulitzer prize winning commentator, New York Times columnist and author of The World Is Flat - Thomas Friedman kicks off this years Philadelphia Speakers' Series, at the Kimmel Center.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
A Philadelphia jury found two retired detectives guilty in the perjury case stemming from the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Fran McCaffery played three seasons with the Quakers and led the Ivy League in assists and steals as a senior in 1981-82.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The Flyers fired John Tortorella with nine games left in his third season as head coach, a campaign mired with on-ice regression.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
A Philadelphia jury found two retired detectives guilty in the perjury case stemming from the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Opening Day 2025 is here, and the Phillies still have World Series aspirations. Here's what to know about Phillies vs. Nationals.
A Philadelphia jury found two retired detectives guilty in the perjury case stemming from the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The Flyers fired John Tortorella with nine games left in his third season as head coach, a campaign mired with on-ice regression.
Parking in a loading zone in Center City, Philadelphia, could soon cost you a couple bucks — or get you a ticket for a lot more.
David Lyons was charged with felony sex abuse of children and other offenses for allegedly recording people undress inside an Abington Township home.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Police in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, said two school buses crashed Thursday morning.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
Authorities investigating an alleged attempted child abduction in Berlin Township said there's not enough evidence to corroborate the victim's story.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Todd and Traci Bult visited Delaware to renew their vows for the 38th time after traveling across the country to reaffirm their love.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
Respiratory therapy students at Gwynedd Mercy University are using liverwurst to perfect their biopsy techniques.
A new survey from the National Sleep Foundation reveals nearly 90% of Americans say sleep apnea is a serious condition.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit says someone was struck near the River Line's Cinnaminson station on Tuesday morning.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
Fran McCaffery played three seasons with the Quakers and led the Ivy League in assists and steals as a senior in 1981-82.
The Flyers fired John Tortorella with nine games left in his third season as head coach, a campaign mired with on-ice regression.
Opening Day 2025 is here, and the Phillies still have World Series aspirations. Here's what to know about Phillies vs. Nationals.
The Washington Wizards had a 119-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers that snapped a five-game skid.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
A Philadelphia jury found Manuel Santiago guilty on two counts and not guilty on four counts, and Frank Jastrzembski guilty on one count and not guilty on five counts.
The Portal in LOVE Park will be back online at 7 a.m. Friday after undergoing maintenance following several acts of vandalism.
Six Flags Great Adventure will open for the season on Saturday, March 29 and new coaster The Flash: Vertical Velocity will be open for you to ride. If you want a sneak peek of what it's like, Howard Monroe and Six Flags' Ryan Eldredge took a ride on the first super boomerang coaster in the United States.
The Philadelphia Flyers are parting ways with coach John Tortorella, the team announced Thursday.
Audrey Evans was the co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House and a pediatric oncologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Natalie Dormer, who you might recognize from "Game of Thrones" or "Elementary" plays Evans in the new film "Audrey's Children." Stephanie Stahl reports.