2nd Re-Enactment Of Battle Of Gettysburg Begins
The Battle of Gettysburg is underway for the second time in a week and tourists are converging in droves even if the outcome of the Civil War's pivotal encounter has been known for 150 years.
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The Battle of Gettysburg is underway for the second time in a week and tourists are converging in droves even if the outcome of the Civil War's pivotal encounter has been known for 150 years.
You're a Civil War re-enactor carrying an authentic musket, out on the field with your history-buff buddies making a charge under withering enemy fire. It's great fun except for one thing: Someone's going to have to "die."
Security was tight but the mood was light in the place where our nation was born 237 years ago.
If you're in an area that's going to be wet and rainy this year, Real Fireworks Artwork might distract you from the clouds.
Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan looks at the holiday sales that will certainly lure shoppers in.
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The best part about Independence Day? The fireworks! Here's where to watch the night sky light up in the Philly suburbs.
Fireworks are the traditional way to celebrate the July 4th holiday. See some of our nation's finest displays.
NJ Transit is offering extra service and savings for travelers throughout the July Fourth holiday.
According to AAA some 40.8 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more to get their fireworks, barbecues and Independence Day celebrations.
From the patriotic heart of Washington, D.C. to the big city flash of New York, these spots are known for their impressive summer events.
Few places know how to celebrate the nation's birthday better than Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence.
Have some fun with a DIY Fourth of July!
Creating a memorable family gathering for the Fourth doesn't have to be fussy or complicated. Here's how to set a sizzling table, serve a crowd-pleasing meal, and keep everyone entertained with minimal effort or hassle.
Whether planning a beach vacation this summer or staying closer to home at the neighborhood pool, be mindful of water safety and how to keep the kids safe.
Mayor Nutter was highlighting the economic benefit of the weeklong celebration for America's 237th birthday.
It wasn't much of a 4th of July for the thousands of people still without electricity from the weekend storms.
The Philly 4th of July Jam and Grande finale Wednesday night was the biggest Independence Day Bash in the City. Many big names in the world of music graced the Ben Franklin Parkway for this year's celebration.
Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities' budgets.
Scores of people packed the beaches and boardwalks at the Jersey Shore on this Independence Day.
A Philadelphia pastry shop institution baked a free red, white and blue 'Happy Birthday America' cake, and served it up, along with plenty of cupcakes at the Independence Visitor Center.
Thousands of people lined 2nd Street Pike in Southampton, Bucks County to watch one of the biggest 4th of July parades in the suburbs.
Former Birds fullback Jon Ritchie joined "Gallen of Questions" to preview the Eagles' matchup against the Packers in the playoffs.
Clouds will increase late Friday in the Philadelphia region as our next system approaches.
Penn State lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.
Global temperatures in 2024 soared to yet another record level, but this time it was such a big jump that Earth temporarily passed a major symbolic climate threshold.
Officials say Samuel Hardy defrauded Camden Catholic High School of thousands of dollars.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
Former Birds fullback Jon Ritchie joined "Gallen of Questions" to preview the Eagles' matchup against the Packers in the playoffs.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
Clouds will increase late Friday in the Philadelphia region as our next system approaches.
Penn State lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.
Clouds will increase late Friday in the Philadelphia region as our next system approaches.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Clouds will increase late Friday in the Philadelphia region as our next system approaches.
Officials say Samuel Hardy defrauded Camden Catholic High School of thousands of dollars.
A new audit has found nearly 400 New Jersey police departments spent over $1 million total on a controversial training program known as "Street Cop."
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
Clouds will increase late Friday in the Philadelphia region as our next system approaches.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal said a two-alarm fire that damaged multiple townhomes in Newark was caused by smoking.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
Former Birds fullback Jon Ritchie joined "Gallen of Questions" to preview the Eagles' matchup against the Packers in the playoffs.
Penn State lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.
Morgan Frost scored Philadelphia's only goal as the Flyers lost to Dallas, 4-1.
The Philadelphia 76ers ruled rookie guard Jared McCain out for the remainder of the season on Thursday night.
While the Eagles upgraded quarterback Jalen Hurts to a full participant, wide receiver A.J. Brown missed practice.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Union ushers at the Kimmel Center and other arts venues appear to have reached a deal to avoid a strike, a spokesperson for the venues said.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
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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.
Notre Dame will play the winner of Friday's Cotton Bowl between Texas and Ohio State in the national championship.
The store on Market Street is one of 66 Macy's locations set to close their doors, the department store announced.
Friday will be another cold day in the Philadelphia region. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast, including the latest on this weekend's storm.
Volunteers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey are headed to California to help those affected by the wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, California. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains how the winds are affecting conditions there.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy spoke to CBS Philadelphia's Pat Gallen about the Big 5 classic, the challenges facing college coaches today and more.