2026 Roots Picnic announces move to Belmont Plateau: "We heard you"
The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia with a new venue and several upgrades after fan complaints following a less-than-ideal 2025 show.
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The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia with a new venue and several upgrades after fan complaints following a less-than-ideal 2025 show.
The Fairmount SEPTA station on Broad Street reopens after water was leaking from the ceiling, a transit spokesperson said.
On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Water Department was responding to main breaks in Fairmount and Mount Airy.
A portion of SEPTA's Broad Street Line was suspended Saturday afternoon after a fire near the tracks, officials said.
A woman was injured after she was shot near a school and playground in Fairmount, according to Philadelphia police.
Family members are urging anyone with information about a fatal hit-and-run to contact Philadelphia police.
From Phillies alumni celebrations in South Philly to a Grammy Award-winning artist performing down in South Jersey, there's something on the docket for everyone this weekend.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
We're tracking dangerous heat this week and next week, we could have our first heat wave. Nikki DeMentri is talking with people trying to stay cool in today's humidity and businesses preparing for what's to come.
Loved ones gathered at Pleasant Hill Park on Saturday to honor Amya Devlin, one of two killed in Monday's Fairmount Park mass shooting.
Philadelphia police provided an update Thursday about the number of guns they believe were used in the Memorial Day shooting in Fairmount Park.
A community gathered in grief, sending balloons and prayers into the sky on Friday as police continue to search for the people behind the deadly Memorial Day shooting.
Philly kicks off Pride Month with celebrations across the city, along with a packed lineup at the 2025 Roots Picnic.
Philadelphia police are beefing up security at the Roots Picnic after a mass shooting in the same area that left two people dead and nine others injured on Memorial Day.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said he was confident that one of the weapons involved had a "switch" that converted it from semi-automatic to fully automatic, capable of firing 17 rounds in under two seconds.
Philadelphia Police say a woman has died after she was shot inside a car, then pushed out of the vehicle and left on the side of the street in the city's Fairmount neighborhood.
St. Joe's Prep is giving back to the Philadelphia community by donating baseball equipment to the Francisville Rec Center.
Philadelphia police said a woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Fairmount Park.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia Wednesday night.
Thanks to the power of social media, Kristina Cusenza was able to connect with the mystery photographer who snapped a photo of the last walk with her dog Weston.
A woman had her picture taken with her beloved dog on their last walk together. Now she's looking for the mystery photographer.
The 76ers teamed up with Penn Medicine and Philadelphia to refurbish the basketball court at Roberto Clemente Park to give kids a safe place to chase their dreams.
Police data shows wheel and tire thefts are on the rise, and one nurse who works in Philadelphia knows the headaches they can cause firsthand.
Philadelphia police are investigating more than two dozen recent car break-ins in Fairmount where the contents of the glove box were left in the passenger seats. Meanwhile, the Eagles are set to have their first practice of training camp. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines.
Residents in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood said they feel uneasy following the recent rash of car vandalism.
Temperatures drop to the 50s in the Philadelphia region on Thursday after hitting a record high on Wednesday.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Temperatures drop to the 50s in the Philadelphia region on Thursday after hitting a record high on Wednesday.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the temps will drop into the 50s on Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The spectacular launch marked the first piloted moonshot since the end of the Apollo program 53 years ago.
The president, in his roughly 19-minute address from the White House, said the U.S. will hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks.
A small plane crashed in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday. Two people were injured in the crash, but many say it could've been worse.
Thirteen people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, and the need for more donors is highlighted during National Donate Life Month, which begins Wednesday.