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Noted Philadelphia philanthropist Gerry Lenfest, who once served on US Navy destroyers in the Korean War, says it's almost hard to believe, in this city of firsts, that we don't have an official Veterans' Day parade.
In addition to keeping City Council up to speed, Clarke says, the firm will lobby on positions in which Council and the mayor disagree.
When temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the City of Philadelphia puts its "Code Blue" initiatives in place.
Mayor Nutter is among the local leaders behind the charge to host the DNC next year. But he didn't start out that way.
The Democratic National Committee has chosen Philadelphia as the city to host its presidential nominating convention, to be held the week of July 25th, 2016.
Milton Street was initially ten dollars short on the $130 fine that he faced for filing his campaign finance report nine days late.
The latest twist in the Philadelphia mayor's race comes from former city controller Jonathan Saidel, who says labor leaders are now trying to convince him to run.
By law, Clarke would have had to resign his seat to run for mayor.
Joyce Craig, the first female firefighter to die in the line of duty in Philadelphia, was memorialized at City Hall by Mayor Nutter and other officials.
The city of Philadelphia's website is getting a makeover starting today, and officials are hoping you'll chime in with some feedback.
City officials seem stumped, so to speak, over how to keep up with the growing number of city-owned trees that need to be pruned or removed.
The cities of Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Pittsburgh, along with several state legislators have challenged in Commonwealth Court the law that allows the National Rifle Association to sue any municipality that passes gun control measures stricter than state law.
Andrew Stober, chief of staff in the Mayor's Office of Transportation, says Titan Advertising will build 300 more bus shelters and share ad revenue with the City of Philadelphia.
DNC officials say the list of potential host cities for the 2016 nominating convention is now down to just Philadelphia, New York, and Columbus, Ohio.
Brushing aside the question of her age -- she's now 73 -- Abraham says as long as "your dreams exceed your regrets," you're not too old to hold public office.
Former governor Ed Rendell says he's confident that the city and local donors can raise the $84 million needed to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Mayor Nutter and a host of other Democrats from across Pennsylvania are going to court, trying to overturn a bill signed into law by Gov. Corbett last month.
Monkey Parking is a free iOS app that lets people announce where they are parked, and then take bids on who wants rights to park in that space next.
The Traffic Signal Improvement Project will be conducted in the northeast quadrant of center city, which runs from Callowhill Street south to Market, and from Broad Street east to Second.
The Nutter administration has created a new pharmacy network for about 5,400 non-unionized city workers that uses pharmacies (and pharmacy chains) that don't sell tobacco products.
When a problem such as chronic illness or unemployment leaves the resident with an inability to pay taxes for a time, the trouble may compound.
City Council president Darrell Clarke says his staff's internal review should be concluded by next week.
"I have made a choice and that's my private choice," said Anthony Clark, chairman of the panel that oversees Philadelphia's election process. "Thank you very much."
City Council president Darrell Clarke calls them "entrepreneurs," those folks who set up a folding table on a sidewalk to sell everything from handbags to CDs to incense.
"It enhances protections for whisteblowers by strengthening confidentiality provisions, to prevent retaliation, and to ensure that employees feel comfortable reporting misconduct," Nutter said.
State police are searching for a suspect accused of being involved in a double shooting on I-95 in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, in October 2023.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night's game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls.
The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday.
A convicted Philadelphia mass murderer and drug lord is off death row after President Biden announced he's reclassifying the sentences of 37 people in federal prison to life without parole.
State police are searching for a suspect accused of being involved in a double shooting on I-95 in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, in October 2023.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night's game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls.
The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday.
A convicted Philadelphia mass murderer and drug lord is off death row after President Biden announced he's reclassifying the sentences of 37 people in federal prison to life without parole.
State police are searching for a suspect accused of being involved in a double shooting on I-95 in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, in October 2023.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night's game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls.
A convicted Philadelphia mass murderer and drug lord is off death row after President Biden announced he's reclassifying the sentences of 37 people in federal prison to life without parole.
Some Philadelphia residents said they're unsure about when trash collection is in their neighborhoods.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we head to Old City where a local artist captures stunning close-up shots of everyday Philadelphians whose faces have now been featured worldwide.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night's game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls.
The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Commanders, 36-33, Sunday in Washington.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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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.
Pennsylvania agriculture officials on Monday joined Santa Claus to announce that the reindeer are cleared for their big flight on Christmas Eve.
Customers lined up at Czerw's in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood to pick up Polish food for the holidays.
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $970 million. The next drawing is Tuesday.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences, commuting their sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Kaboni Savage, convicted of killing multiple people in Philadelphia, is one of them.
Following a day of suspended service to New York on Sunday, Amtrak troubles continued into Monday. By midday, more than a dozen trains had been canceled and even more travelers faced hours-long delays.