Flugtag, Or Flying Day, Takes Place On Delaware River
Thousands are expected to line the Delaware River to watch a Flugtag competition Saturday.
Thousands are expected to line the Delaware River to watch a Flugtag competition Saturday.
Whether it's a romantic blanket spread in the shade or a wild pickup game of frisbee with friends, these are Philly's most perfect places for a picnic.
It's been gridlock nearly every Friday afternoon in-bound to Philadelphia on the Ben Franklin Bridge this spring. You're stuck in traffic, and the other side's moving along just fine. And you wonder why your side doesn't have another lane? There are a lot of variables.
It's as much a sign of spring as April showers and May flowers. It's zoo traffic, and this time of year, it causes quite a headache across the entire city.
April 4th, the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther Kings' assassination, doesn't have to be a day of sad remembrance. Instead, organizers say it's an opportunity to stand against violence and to further Dr. King's legacy.
The Harlem Globetrotters are in town this week. And to kick it off, one of the team's star players walked across the Ben Franklin Bridge in true Globetrotter style.
Biking enthusiasts are wondering why the Delaware River Port Authority decided to remove construction of a ramp on the Camden end of the Ben Franklin Bridge that could accommodate them, as well as the handicapped, from their five-year capital plan.
Police recovered a body that was found floating overnight in the Delaware River in Camden County.
The Coast Guard is searching for a man who fell off his boat near the Ben Franklin Bridge late Wednesday evening.
About 80 sailboats from three local clubs will be competing in the event that will take place Saturday on the Delaware river.
Thousands of flights are canceled and public transportation service is suspended throughout the area due to Hurricane Irene.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with two attacks of women on the Ben Franklin Bridge this week.
The weather was perfect for the 39th annual American Cancer Society's bike-a-thon which began at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge, closing it for slightly more than an hour on Sunday morning.
"Tolls will increase going from $4 per car to $5 and there'll be a 25-percent increase for all the other vehicles," John Matheussen, CEO of the Delaware River Port Authority says.
Drivers who cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania on four Philadelphia-area bridges will have to pay a dollar more starting Friday.
The toll jumps from $4 to $5 to use the Walt Whitman, Ben Franklin, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges. The Delaware Memorial Bridge goes from $3 to $4.
Corbett, as the board's new chairman, vowed to keep an open mind on things at the embattled bi-state agency.
In preparation for the upcoming redecking of the Walt Whitman Bridge, four existing gantries need to be removed. As a result, there will be intermittent closures of the bridge beginning Monday, February 28th at 8:00 p.m.
Friday morning we will see foggy weather and then bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
Police are searching for a dark gray Mercedes sedan in connection with a West Philadelphia hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old girl.
During a meeting about the 76ers' proposed arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the city wants a WNBA franchise.
Cheltenham Township Police are investigating after they say someone robbed a girl while she waited for the school bus.
More than 2 million customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were in the dark as Helene moved inland from Florida's Gulf Coast.
Friday morning we will see foggy weather and then bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched a first-round bye and can still get the top seed in the National League. Here's how.
Police are searching for a dark gray Mercedes sedan in connection with a West Philadelphia hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old girl.
Friday morning we will see foggy weather and then bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Cheltenham Township Police are investigating after they say someone robbed a girl while she waited for the school bus.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
Friday morning we will see foggy weather and then bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
An emotional video tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and 13 seconds of silence opened the Blue Jackets' preseason game Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena.
Friday morning we will see foggy weather and then bands of showers from Tropical Storm Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
A New Jersey woman turning 101 says she reached the milestone age by eating whatever she wants, "but in moderation."
A new study shows a third of former NFL players believe they sustained brain damage playing football.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Two lanes on I-476 north at the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension in Plymouth Meeting have reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling chicken scrap caught fire and temporarily closed the highway.
During a meeting about the 76ers' proposed arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the city wants a WNBA franchise.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were both beloved members of the Philadelphia and New Jersey hockey communities.
Philadelphia's Gayborhood delivered more than 1,200 petitions to City Hall on Thursday opposing the 76ers' plan.
Bob Kofroth, a Chester County boxing coach, is getting ready for the biggest fight of his life against seven-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley.
A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Lane Johnson didn't participate in the Philadelphia Eagles' practice on Thursday.
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
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.
Many Florida residents and even our own Meteorologist Tammie Souza have had property damage from Hurricane Helene, which made landfall Thursday night. The storm has knocked out power for over 2 million people and is also snarling travel for Eagles fans headed to Sunday's away game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dense fog is reducing visibility on the roads in New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for this fog, Meteorologist Kate Bilo explains. Meantime, we're tracking the path of Helene after it has been downgraded to a tropical storm - and could bring showers to the Philadelphia area late Friday into Saturday.
Bill Kelly has your NEXT Weather forecast as Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida.
A 14-year-old girl who was crossing the street with her mother was killed in a hit-and-run in West Philly on Thursday night, Inspector Michael Gormley of the Philadelphia Police Department said.
Former Villanova men's basketball coach Jay Wright talked to reporter Siafa Lewis about his current role at the university and what he misses about coaching.