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While those affected wait to see if Congress will take action, officials at Delaware Valley colleges and universities are offering some advice to students seeking loans.
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While those affected wait to see if Congress will take action, officials at Delaware Valley colleges and universities are offering some advice to students seeking loans.
DVIC is a massive intelligence- gathering outlet for Philadelphia and the five suburban counties. But Mayor Nutter says it is designed to also share information with other "fusion centers," as they are called, in New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
What could Wednesday's rulings mean for same-sex couples in our area?
The Softball Carpenter Cup Classic, sponsored by the Phillies, features 16 teams of high school sophomores and juniors on the field, and college coaches measuring players' readiness to move to the next level.
At the Mercy Neighborhood Ministries community center in North Philadelphia, Msgr. Daniel Sullivan, president of the Nutritional Development Services Board, led a blessing of the summer.
This week Hadas talks to an author and professional forager about how to find food growing in the wild, then visits a South Philly dessert shop offering a new summertime treat. Then, she previews an elegant-dining fundraiser for a local animal shelter.
Sixteen-year-old Laejja has a big heart -- she wants to help people. To do that, she wants to become a pediatrician.
Mayor Nutter was served a sample meal along with Manna officials. The organization provides meals to those with serious illnesses who would have difficulty cooking for themselves.
The weather has calmed down Thursday night, but parts of the Delaware Valley have certainly felt its impact.
A West Philly popsicle store opens a second branch near 4th and South, a NoLibs dessert emporium goes mobile, and another "Night Market" is about to pop up... where?
Rain and strong thunderstorms are familiar adversaries for Delaware Valley residents this time of year, but we could be targeted by a bigger problem: a derecho.
Since the beginning of the month, the region has experienced its most extreme weather since Hurricane Sandy slammed into our coastline last October.
Solebury Township police chief Dominick Bellizzie warns that residents should not attempt to feed it or get near it -- just call police.
Several hundred members of the area hospitality industry gathered at a South Philadelphia church to hear a recruiting pitch of sorts from an organization that helps some of the region's most vulnerable people.
It's a big weekend for the Alex's Lemonade Stands cancer charity, and Eastern State Penitentiary will be serving its visitors prison slop!
These two brothers, 15 and 12, are looking for a family that will keep them together.
Septa general manager Joe Casey says the transit agency need about $5 billion in repairs and upgrades.
A spokesman notes this is only for Peco customers who have not switched to other companies to be their energy supplier.
An archdiocese spokesman says church members will likely receive letters in the mail along with announcements from the pulpit at weekend masses.
New findings from the Pew Research Center indicate that women today are the primary breadwinners in 40 percent of households with children.
"Creative" barely begins to describe fourteen-year-old Aliyah.
The Phillies are hoping to extend their fan base to out-of-town tourists by offering tickets at the Independence Visitors Center.
Planning on backyard grilling? Listen to the podcast for tips you never knew.
Patrick Burns, president and CEO of the Fresh Grocer supermarkets, handed the mock check to Renee Cardwell Hughes, the Red Cross chapter CEO, during a brief ceremony inside the Fresh Grocer store in the 5600 block of Chestnut Street, in West Philadelphia.
People in several Lower Bucks County communities are on the lookout for a bear seen recently in Hulmeville and Bensalem.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Lanes in both directions reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday shopping will be chilly but dry across the Philadelphia area.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
Black Friday shopping will be chilly but dry across the Philadelphia area.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Lanes in both directions reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Cacia's Bakery cooked 118 Thanksgiving turkeys for families this year, beating last year's total by
A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot while trying to flee police in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
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.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
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 Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
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.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to 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.
Saquon Barkley is on pace to have the best running back season in Eagles franchise history in his first year in Philadelphia.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
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.
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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.
A year after a South Philly couple's car was stolen with their cane and walker inside, reporter Liz Crawford followed up to see how they're doing.
A blast of Arctic air is going to hit the Philadelphia region this weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Black Friday deals are heating up online, but some scammers are out to get your money and your personal information. Reporter Josh Sidorowicz shares tips for keeping your money safe.
A fire in Norristown displaced 39 people and damaged 10 homes this week. Neighbors and the American Red Cross have stepped up to help.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!