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Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival honors Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square for one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year.
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The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square for one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year.
The exhibit at the Johnson House Historic Site features work from currently and formerly incarcerated people.
Now exonerated after 27 years behind bars, Eddie Ramirez worked with Philadelphia artist King Saladeen on a new mural set to be unveiled on June 8.
The mural, titled Brotherly Love, was brought to life by Mural Arts and a formerly incarcerated Philadelphia man.
Girls' High alumna Jill Scott was back at her alma mater in Philadelphia on Thursday as the school and the city's Mural Arts Program unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
Roberto Lugo is teaming up with Mural Arts Philadelphia for a series of sculptures inspired by the Kensington community.
Artist Roberto Lugo is partnering with Mural Arts Philadelphia to create immersive sculptures that he hopes will bring joy and foster community and inspiration in Kensington.
By HughE Dillon
Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners.
The painter, sculptor and printmaker created work that was hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.
The opening reception for an art show featuring work from students with disabilities opened in Cherry Hill for the fourth annual Tri-State DisAbility Art Show.
From the 2024 Penn Relays and Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
A gallery owner and an artist with Kensington ties hope that art as an expression can be a force of positive change in their community.
By HughE Dillon
By HughE Dillon
Admittance to the gallery at Arch Enemy Arts will require a small donation of $5 to $15. All proceeds will go directly to the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Police told a German newspaper that the 51-year-old employee hoped sneaking in his painting would be his breakthrough.
Suwon Cho, of Radnor Township, is inspiring others to embrace their abilities. His art has been displayed in New York City and published in a book.
Suwon Cho, 24, of Radnor Township is turning his creativity into his superpower. The artist, who has autism, creates drawings and paintings of people he knows and scenes from the Bible.
Former city councilwoman Marian Tasco was surprised with a mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia at the Finley Recreation Center in East Mount Airy in honor of her public service.
By HughE Dillon.
Police are searching for the vandals who damaged the Camden, New Jersey, mural featuring community leaders.
"Their Portraits" Exhibit at Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History honors hostages abducted by Hamas from Israel.
Painter describes what the portraits mean to her as the Israel-Hamas war continues on.
Avital Yaiv from the Stand With Us Delegation recounts her experience serving in the Israel–Hamas war.
The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is leading an investigation after a man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Overbrook, West Philadelphia Saturday night.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is leading an investigation after a man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Overbrook, West Philadelphia Saturday night.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Investigators say two people were shot while trying to run from a party after they heard gunshots in North Philadelphia Saturday morning.
Villanova University officially took over Cabrini University's campus on Friday, planning renovations until Fall 2026.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, is wrapping its arms around the family of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned at a Bordentown summer camp earlier this week.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
If you head into the ocean right now, Bruckner Chase said be aware because the cold water and rough surf could cause some swimmers to panic.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
Get ready for a brighter, calmer end to the weather week in the Philadelphia region, with humidity dropping to pleasant levels.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
Gordon homered, Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
There was a sell-out crowd of about 44,000 at the Citizens Park Bank on Friday as Philly fans watched one of our teams try to hold it down without an injured star. From Joel Embiid to Jalen Hurts, we've seen this movie before.
Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected center Jett Luchanko with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft Friday night. Luchanko played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
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Bam Margera will spend six months on probation after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct Wednesday over an altercation at his home in Chester County.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Because of the heat and storms, we have issued a NEXT Weather Alert tonight through Sunday night to help you prepare and plan. Saturday will be a seasonable summer day with highs in the upper 80s and a noticeable increase in humidity. Tammie Souza reports.
Leaders say there won't be any negative impacts on Pennsylvanians if a budget agreement is not reached. But there is no timetable.
The Avenue of the Arts block party included three stages of entertainment and things to do both outdoors and indoors!
The Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest in the United States, is back to normal hours on its anniversary weekend after closing early due to a water main break. Plus a vigil will be held for Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp in South Jersey. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines plus more on the NEXT Weather Alert in effect for the Philadelphia area from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
Welcome to the weekend! Hope you had a chance to get outside Friday because weather conditions will begin to dramatically shift Saturday. Tammie Souza reports and explains why Sunday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day around the Philadelphia region.