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The City of Philadelphia is making a donation of a half-million dollars to support efforts to build a memorial statue to 19th Century civil rights activist Octavius V. Catto.
An opening ceremony for the newly expanded, $786-million expansion to the Pennsylvania Convention Center was held on Friday.
Following the mayor's speech to City Council on Thursday morning, Councilman Frank Rizzo called the mayor's budget "a first draft," and he expects Nutter to wind up blaming Governor Corbett for the final result.
Philadelphia City Council was holding a lengthy public hearing today on a controversial topic: whether the city should require companies to offer employees earned sick leave.
Most of these city workers are on the hook for less thant $1,000, but one owes $150,000.
A handful of activists conducted a small demonstration on Thursday outside Philadelphia City Hall, demanding that the Nutter administration include money in its upcoming budget for housing those suffering with HIV/AIDS.
Despite the recession, Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter says last year was a record setter for hotels in the city.
The report by the research arm of the Pew Charitable Trusts compared the 17-member Philadelphia City Council with those in 14 other major cities.
Nutter says there are "too many areas" of Philadelphia where the condition of the streets are still quite poor.
Streets commissioner Clarena Tolson says Wednesday's storm produced a "sandwiching" effect, with a layer of packed ice between the day's two snowfalls.
LED traffic lights operate much cooler than the old bulbs, creating a danger when they become encrusted with snow.
City of Philadelphia crews will be out in full force throughout Wednesday evening and Thursday morning to clear the streets of Philadelphia.
The state's high court said Philadelphia City Council has no authority to pass such a ban.
National Collegiate Athletic Association officials came to City Hall on Tuesday to tout a handful of events in the region over the next three years -- in men's and women's basketball and other sports.
No one following city politics had any doubt that Nutter would seek another term as Philadelphia's mayor, but until now he had not said so publicly.
Tuesday is "Homeless Memorial Day," and hundreds are expected to gather in Love Park (JFK Plaza) on Tuesday at dusk to honor those who have died on the streets of Philadelphia this year.
Mayor Michael Nutter has released a report on what's called "the creative economy," detailing how local cultural groups contribute to the city's financial health.
An ordinance has been introduced in Philadelphia City Council that would allow the local boy scouts chapter to buy their landmark headquarters building near the Franklin Institute. But a group of civic leaders remains against what they call a "sweat heart sale" to a group whose national council bans gays.
City managing director Richard Negrin reminded Philadelphia residents about the 311 call center, available from 8 AM to 8 PM, to report problems or get information. During storms, he said, there will be extended hours.
Nonprofit marketing organization Campus Philly has been working hard to convince college students from out of town that Philadelphia is such a great place, they should stay here after graduation.
Organizers of Philadelphia's largest Mural Arts project want the community to come out for a "Community Paint Day" this coming Sunday.
"What we're looking for is the best possible solution for the city of Philadelphia," says Philadelphia managing director Rich Negrin.
Now, 19 additional countries are being recognized with installation of their flags along the Parkway, bringing the total to 109.
Mayor Nutter says he'll work with new leadership in the Pennsylvania House to preserve the flow of cash now that State Rep. Dwight Evans of Oak Lane has lost his leadership post in the vital House Appropriations Committee.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
Christopher Fitzgerald's name will be added to a post office on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia after President Biden signed a bill into law.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed on the 5200 block of Market Street, Philadelphia police said.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Christopher Fitzgerald's name will be added to a post office on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia after President Biden signed a bill into law.
Brandon Graham suffered the injury in the team's 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Christopher Fitzgerald's name will be added to a post office on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia after President Biden signed a bill into law.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed on the 5200 block of Market Street, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police are looking for a 19-year-old man who they say promoted illegal car meetups on social media.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night.
Brandon Graham suffered the injury in the team's 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
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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.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" opens today, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 at The Miller Theater on Broad Street in Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale now, The Grinch tells our Janelle Burrell.
Hearings resume in Philadelphia Tuesday on the proposal to build a new 76ers arena in Center City, Thanksgiving travel expected to break records, and meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking more rain on Thanksgiving. More on these stories in your Digital Brief for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
First responders working on Thanksgiving can get a hot meal courtesy of Collegeville Italian Bakery, where owners said they're happy to help give back. Howard Monroe chats with bakery owner Steve Carcarey about the Pizza with a Purpose program that feeds police officers from 20 different departments on the holiday.
Philadelphia police responding to reports of a shooting near the 5200 block of Market Street found a 33-year-old man and pronounced him dead Tuesday.
Thanksgiving is just days away, and a record number of Americans are expected to travel this week, either by car or by plane. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has what you need to know before heading out for the holidays.