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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Jewish leaders are speaking out after former President Donald Trump posted about Shapiro on Truth Social.
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Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Philadelphians shared their reactions as Kamala Harris is set to accept the Democratic nomination for president at the DNC.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Jewish leaders are speaking out after former President Donald Trump posted about Shapiro on Truth Social.
The pop superstar Pink is expected to perform at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
13 Penn students are witnessing history at the DNC as part of a course taught by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's grandson.
The Philadelphia Police Department is hoping a bump in pay and new career opportunities will help retaining dispatch staff.
One Philadelphia-based content creator has been documenting the Democratic National Convention this week.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Jewish leaders are speaking out after former President Donald Trump posted about Shapiro on Truth Social.
The Philadelphia Police Department is hoping a bump in pay and new career opportunities will help retaining dispatch staff.
One Philadelphia-based content creator has been documenting the Democratic National Convention this week.
Philadelphians shared their reactions as Kamala Harris is set to accept the Democratic nomination for president at the DNC.
Montgomery County is making one final push to help families in need with this year's school-supply donation drive.
The 2024 Philly 10K is taking place this Sunday and the city released info on road closures and parking restrictions.
Photos in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, show plumes of smoke coming from the "Luv-It" boat docked at Schooner Island Marina.
Bruce Springsteen was back in Philadelphia on Wednesday for the first of his two concerts this week. Here is his setlist.
A proposed bill in New Jersey would allow individuals to deduct up to $1,000 from their gross income on their state income tax returns for tolls paid via the E-ZPass system.
Bill Pascrell Jr., the longtime New Jersey Democratic congressman, has died, his family announced. He was 87.
The crash involved at least three vehicles and happened around 11:30 p.m. at the busy intersection of Airport and Christiana roads.
President Biden got a taste of Delaware at the DNC when someone brought him a milkshake from the Charcoal Pit in Wilmington.
As cool and dry air moves in from Canada, Philadelphia residents will need to grab sweatshirts the next few mornings before heading outdoors.
We will see some rain Saturday around the Philadelphia region, but the bigger concern is Sunday, a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle, turning obstacles into triumphs. After being treated at a rehabilitation hospital in the city after a freak accident, she now works there.
A Bucks County veterinary clinic is part of a clinical trial for pet owners interested in extending their dog's life expectancy.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Wawa will open its first central Pennsylvania store in central Pennsylvania next month.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
Wawa broke ground in West Virginia, moving into an area where rival Sheetz already operates dozens of stores.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
The 2024 Philly 10K is taking place this Sunday and the city released info on road closures and parking restrictions.
The bridge between Diamond Beach and Cape May at the Shore got stuck in the upright position after a motor failure.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired former Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson in a trade with the Washington Commanders.
Brandon Marsh's tie-breaking pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the eighth inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
Alvin Attles, a legendary figure in Golden State Warriors history as a player and championship coach, died Tuesday, according to the team.
The Council Rock Newtown baseball team's run in the 2024 Little League World Series came to an end on Tuesday.
The NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies lost 3-1 against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday night.
The pop superstar Pink is expected to perform at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
Bruce Springsteen was back in Philadelphia on Wednesday for the first of his two concerts this week. Here is his setlist.
Bruce Springsteen performed one of his two shows in Philadelphia on Wednesday night as fans swarmed Citizens Bank Park.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
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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.
Families are feeling the price of back-to-school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in grades K-12 are planning to spend nearly $875 on clothing and supplies for the year. Madeleine Wright went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists are putting a dent in families' wallets.
A deadly crash in Delaware claims the lives of a mother and her 10-year-old daughter. Five other people were hurt in the crash. It happened Wednesday night where Christiana Road meets Airport Road. Ryan Hughes reports that police were looking for one of the cars involved.
The Philly 10K is this Sunday in South Philadelphia. The city says to be prepared for road closures and traffic delays. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. along the 800 block of South Street with the finish line at South and Fifth. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and avoid areas near the course.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
The National Park Service said the bridge is closed until further notice.