2025 Wawa Welcome America in Philadelphia returns this summer
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
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2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
The rain couldn't damper the enthusiasm this morning at Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade. There were marching bands, giant balloons, and floats on the route from Center City up the Ben Franklin Parkway. This is the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the country. Today marks the 105th of a tradition that began in 1920.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man accused of tackling and punching a woman on the Ben Franklin Parkway on the morning of Sept. 15.
The Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square is now 100 years old. It was first unveiled in July 1924.
New video shows a person spraying a red substance on the flag on Friday.
It was a beautiful day and night this Friday. Families, couples and friends checked out the fun, games and drinks at The Oval at the Ben Franklin Parkway. Siafa Lewis reports what the free seasonal pop-up has to offer.
Dozens of road closures will be in effect on Thursday, July 4 across Philadelphia for the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks.
The heat can be dangerous and doctors are warning before this heat wave begins, health issues are likely to also increase. Here are some tips on how you can beat the heat.
Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the country, kicks off on June 19 by commemorating Juneteenth and the emancipation of slaves in the aftermath of the Civil War.
The 2024 Made in America music festival in Philadelphia has been canceled for the second straight year, as organizers claim they're "reimagining" the Labor Day Weekend event.
The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation partnered with Sly Stallone himself to bring the shop to life.
The venture will convert the former family court building at 18th and Vine into a boutique hotel. The African American Museum in Philadelphia will move to a new facility at 1901 Wood Street.
The 2023 Made in America music festival in Philadelphia has been canceled because of "severe circumstances outside of production control," organizers said.
Thousands are celebrating the Fourth of July in Philadelphia, as America's birthplace celebrates 247 years.
The 2023 Made In America lineup has been released. SZA and Lizzo to headline the Labor Day Weekend music festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
The two-day event on the Ben Franklin Parkway is a staple in the city.
The Jay-Z curated festival Made In America has early bird tickets available for Labor Day weekend.
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The city is hopeful to move past startling images from the Parkway on the Fourth of July.
More information on the city's expansive redevelopment plans will be announced Thursday evening.
The idea is to make the parkway safer, more vibrant and inviting while improving access.
The encampment of about 100 people was formed nearly three weeks ago
Protesters gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The man was conscious and alert as he was transported to Hahnemann Hospital, police say. He is in stable condition.
Clouds continue overnight Friday into Saturday and temperatures will hover near 50. The theme of clouds persists through the weekend with shower chances.
A clean-up effort is underway in Chester as officials have launched an initiative to remove abandoned cars from city streets.
Luzardo followed up his sensational Phillies' debut in Philadelphia's 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Friday night that ended the Dodgers' undefeated start.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
Clouds continue overnight Friday into Saturday and temperatures will hover near 50. The theme of clouds persists through the weekend with shower chances.
A clean-up effort is underway in Chester as officials have launched an initiative to remove abandoned cars from city streets.
Luzardo followed up his sensational Phillies' debut in Philadelphia's 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Friday night that ended the Dodgers' undefeated start.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
A clean-up effort is underway in Chester as officials have launched an initiative to remove abandoned cars from city streets.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Six Mexican citizens were aboard the Learjet 55 that crashed in Philadelphia on Jan. 31, 2025.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's family is trying to turn their darkest days into something positive for the Archbishop Damiano School.
Areas in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and parts of South Jersey appeared hardest hit by storms that rolled through the area Thursday into Friday.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
PATCO's Franklin Square station reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
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.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
PATCO's Franklin Square station reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
Luzardo followed up his sensational Phillies' debut in Philadelphia's 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Friday night that ended the Dodgers' undefeated start.
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
Jesús Luzardo's Phillies home debut will pit him against the undefeated Los Angeles Dodgers in a game broadcast on Apple TV+.
Watch Party PHL is building community around women's sports and hopes to open a women's sports bar next year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first player in NBA history to have 35 points, 17 rebounds and a career-high 20 assists as the Bucks beat the 76ers.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.
This was a frightening scene along Roosevelt Boulevard late Friday afternoon. A SEPTA bus pushing an SUV on the boulevard near Sanger Street around 4 p.m. SEPTA officials said the bus made contact with the vehicle that had two people inside and pushed it down the street through traffic. The occupants in the SUV and five people on the bus suffered minor injuries. SEPTA police are investigating.
Cleanup efforts are underway on Friday after fierce thunderstorms rolled across the region early this morning. Siafa Lewis got a first-hand look at the damage from the hard-hit neighborhoods in Delaware County.
Three people were killed after they were hit by an Amtrak Acela train in Bucks County on Thursday. This devastating incident has left the Bristol Borough community shaken. We've learned the names of the three family members who were killed. Kerri Corrado reports about the loss of a father and his two sons.
Police say several people were trapped in an overturned SUV at Red Lion and Gantry roads in Northeast Philadelphia. At least three people had to be rescued from the vehicle. The crash happened around after 11 p.m. on Friday.