Center City business owners happy with return to office push in Philadelphia
Center City business owners said they're hopeful for a boost after Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker required some city workers to return to work in person this week.
Center City business owners said they're hopeful for a boost after Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker required some city workers to return to work in person this week.
The Philadelphia Police Department recently announced they are increasing its manpower on the weekends to crack down on the illegal use of ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.
Celena Morrison, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs, and their spouse, Darius McLean were arrested during a traffic stop on the Schuylkill Expressway just after 9 a.m.
Federal officials were in Philadelphia Friday to announce new funding to improve internet access. $20 million is coming to the commonwealth. It will help buy computers and tablets for libraries and rec centers across the state.
Police officials are committed to cracking down on illegal dirt bikes and ATVS, following a directive from Mayor Parker.
Philadelphia police officials shared their plans to get illegal dirt bikes and ATVs off the streets as part of an effort to reduce quality-of-life crimes.
You might see more police officers if you're walking or driving around Philadelphia during the weekends now. The move is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's plan to fight crime in the city.
A federal grant will help SEPTA replace the over 30-year-old train cars on the Market-Frankford Line.
During an interfaith prayer service Tuesday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke of people she says are hoping to see her fail.
Temple University remembered Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald, who died responding to a robbery last year, with a plaque on campus and a ceremony on Sunday night.
Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.
Savage Sisters Recovery offers public health services, running water, clean clothing and wound care for people suffering from addiction. But now, they're being kicked out of their storefront on Kensington Avenue.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced five appointees, all women, for city leadership positions Monday.
Dr. Cheryl Bettigole is resigning as Philadelphia's health commissioner after serving for three years in the role, Mayor Cherelle Parker said Friday.
A Philadelphia police narcotics officer was shot in the hand after a bullet ricocheted off his ballistics vest.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington delivered his inaugural address Tuesday morning at CAPA, the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a $282 million increase in state funding for public transportation. The announcement comes one day after Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials asked for more funding for SEPTA.
Addressing public safety in the city, particularly in Kensington, was one of the biggest issues Mayor Cherelle Parker ran on during the campaign.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Managing Director Adam Thiel, and Clean and Green Initiative Director Carlton Williams announced the city's snow emergency was over at 7 p.m. Friday.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke about what upcoming road conditions will be in the city as snow falls Friday.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials discussed the preparations ahead of Friday's storm.
A 16-year-old was in critical condition after the shooting on the Market-Frankford Line platform Thursday night.
For the people who live and work in Kensington, the focus on public safety means everything.
Rosario's "unmatched qualifications and decades of experience make him the best candidate for this job," Mayor Cherelle Parker said during a news conference Thursday morning.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel swore in Pedro Rosario on Thursday, tasking him with focusing on public safety in Kensington.
Jose Uribe, an insurance broker who is the prosecution's star witness, has detailed how he says he bribed Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife.
Philly pride was on display in London, fans said, during the Philadelphia Phillies' games against the New York Mets in the UK.
A man died after being shot multiple times in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
A 4-year-old boy was among three people injured in a car crash in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Monday, police said.
A historic home in Montgomery County is up for sale and the best part is, its price tag won't break the bank.
The Department of Human Services said skimming devices are to blame after many residents said their EBT cards were stripped of their SNAP benefits.
Jose Uribe, an insurance broker who is the prosecution's star witness, has detailed how he says he bribed Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife.
From here on out, the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform at a concert hall that pays tribute to Civil Rights trailblazer and musical icon Marian Anderson.
Philly pride was on display in London, fans said, during the Philadelphia Phillies' games against the New York Mets in the UK.
Philadelphia Police on Monday announced their long-awaited plans to clean up Kensington, an area in the city notorious for being one of the largest open-air drug markets in the United States.
Philly pride was on display in London, fans said, during the Philadelphia Phillies' games against the New York Mets in the UK.
A man died after being shot multiple times in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
A historic home in Montgomery County is up for sale and the best part is, its price tag won't break the bank.
The Department of Human Services said skimming devices are to blame after many residents said their EBT cards were stripped of their SNAP benefits.
One of the classmates of Antonio Walker, who was shot and killed when he was 15, received a scholarship in his memory at her graduation ceremony.
A massive fire at a condo complex in East Windsor, Mercer County, displaced 24 families on Monday, fire officials said.
William Fitzgerald, who has autism spectrum disorder, plays a boy with autism in the movie "Ezra."
If you are a Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware SNAP benefit recipient and have noticed your EBT balance has been drained, here are some of the next steps you can take.
Highs Monday will be close to 79 degrees around Philadelphia with low humidity and partly to mostly sunny skies, a trend that continues throughout the first half of the week.
Paulsboro police helped reunite Freddie the goat with his owners after the animal wandered away.
If you are a Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware SNAP benefit recipient and have noticed your EBT balance has been drained, here are some of the next steps you can take.
Highs Monday will be close to 79 degrees around Philadelphia with low humidity and partly to mostly sunny skies, a trend that continues throughout the first half of the week.
A few spotty showers are possible in the late morning and early afternoon around the Delaware Valley, but throughout the day we can expect a mix of clouds and sun.
It's been a year since smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifted down over the Philadelphia region, leaving the city with the lowest air quality in the world for a time.
Saturday is clear and sunny but Sunday's weather could have some showers around the Philadelphia area.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.
Feds probe potential link between a salmonella-tainted cucumber sample and an 25-state outbreak that has sickened 162.
During SIPS, more than 90 bars and restaurants will be offering a variety of drinks. It happens every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Aug. 28 in Center City Philadelphia.
There's a new buzz happening in Montgomery County on City Avenue between Belmont Avenue and Conshohocken State Road Wednesday as new shops, restaurants and apartments are being added to an old landmark.
Over the past 20 years, Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran have helped transform Philadelphia's Gayborhood into the trendy Midtown Village it is today.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Pheng Seng, a Cambodian American refugee who was once incarcerated, is now the co-owner of Unrivaled Screen Printing in South Philadelphia. He hopes to pass business to his sons one day.
Residents in the city's Harrowgate neighborhood are looking for answers for the road outside their homes to be fixed. They worry someone will get hurt if it's not repaired soon.
A part of I-76 was blocked for several hours Saturday morning after a multi-vehicle crash.
Philadelphia City Council advanced a bill Monday to bring speed cameras to Broad Street to combat speeding and reckless driving.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Philly pride was on display in London, fans said, during the Philadelphia Phillies' games against the New York Mets in the UK.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Clark, who brought millions of new fans to the WNBA after a record-breaking collegiate career, was not included on the U.S. roster that AP published Saturday. No official announcement has been made.
José Alvarado blew the save against the New York Mets as the Philadelphia Phillies dropped Game 2 of the MLB London Series, 6-5, on Sunday.
With help from his wife and fellow actor Kaitlin Olson, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Rob McElhenney threw a "first double play" with Chase Utley and Bryce Harper ahead of Philadelphia and New York's second game in London.
From here on out, the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform at a concert hall that pays tribute to Civil Rights trailblazer and musical icon Marian Anderson.
William Fitzgerald, who has autism spectrum disorder, plays a boy with autism in the movie "Ezra."
Shane Gillis is bringing his comedy tour to Philadelphia. The stand-up comedian will be at the Wells Fargo Center for a show on Friday, Oct. 18.
Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove is out with a new book "Hip-Hop is History" that explores the genre he helped influence.
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary in a way that will benefit your wallet.
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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.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Police said a man was chased down and fatally shot in a takeout corner store in the Kensington section of Philadelphia on Monday night.
U.S. military veterans who served in the Normandy campaign in World War II landed at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday night after a week touring their former battlegrounds including Omaha Beach. The 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion was observed June 6, 2024.
Tuesday's weather is mostly a repeat of Monday, with a mix of sun and clouds around the Philadelphia region and the Jersey Shore. But it looks like there will be a few more clouds Tuesday and more of a chance for a pop-up shower. Kate Bilo has your forecast including the timing of those showers.
If you buy the historic mansion, it would have to be moved to a new location. The 190-year-old mansion is also in very bad shape.
Fanta Bility, 8, was fatally shot by Sharon Hill Police in 2021 at Academy Park High School's football field.