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Philadelphia's summer plans are in full swing as Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to provide safety, engagement and job opportunities for young people.
Philadelphia police responded to seven shootings over the weekend. Two people died.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed a spike in gun violence in the city over the weekend.
Family members, friends and fellow law enforcement officers gathered in Philadelphia Tuesday to remember Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, a Temple University police officer who was killed in the line of duty two years ago.
A Philadelphia police officer is "doing well" after he was shot in the hand while on duty Tuesday night, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials discussed safety ahead of a possible Eagles Super Bowl celebration. They cautioned revelers against climbing poles and shooting guns into the air.
Days before the Philadelphia Eagles play in Super Bowl LIX, city officials are preparing for potentially tens of thousands of fans to hit the streets after Sunday night's big game.
A Northeast Philadelphia man who was injured when a plane crashed into his neighborhood Friday night describes the moment a piece of debris flew into a restaurant and struck him in the head. Neighbors and city leaders say the community is coming together after the tragedy.
Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.
After two dozen people were shot in Philadelphia over the weekend, Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials addressed the spate of violence during a press conference Monday morning.
The parents of Isya Stanley, who was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia this summer, say they are relieved after the suspected shooter was arrested.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore and other Philadelphia officials gave updates including identifying the man wanted in connection to the hit-and-run assault that injured three Penn Presbyterian Medical Center nurses and a shooting victim over the weekend.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who died nearly two months after being shot in Kensington during a traffic stop, will be laid to rest this week. Police gathered Wednesday for a procession in Northeast Philadelphia.
Bethel asked the city to pray for the officer's family and the Philadelphia Police Department after 31-year-old Jamie Roman died months after he was shot in Kensington.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who was shot in the line of duty in Kensington in June, has died. Roman was 31.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wouldn't specify the exact number of officers working, but sources said every available member of the force is on Tuesday night.
On his first National Night Out at Philadelphia's top cop, Commissioner Kevin Bethel danced with the community in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel met with community members during National Night Out events Tuesday. Aziza Shuler reports.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel opens up about his extensive safety plan and the city's declining violent crime numbers.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed his extensive safety plans and what he believes is driving violent crime numbers down in the city.
Philadelphia Police on Monday announced their long-awaited plans to clean up Kensington, an area in the city notorious for being one of the largest open-air drug markets in the United States.
Aside from the highly-publicized open drug use and drug sales that have long plagued the neighborhood, police note it as one of the most violent in the city. Deputy Commissioner Pedro Rosario, who heads the department's Kensington Initiative, said "Consistently this area has been number one in the city of Philadelphia with shooting victims and homicides."
In a press conference Monday, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said 75 men and women from the Philadelphia Police Academy will be deployed to the Kensington area following their June 17 graduation. The new deployment of officers will address the area's drug corners and the activity that they believe is causing much of the violence.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against eight members of criminal groups working out of North Philly.
Philadelphia police numbers show violent crime is declining, but leaders acknowledge more work needs to be done. Dan Snyder reports.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
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Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Hatfield police are investigating after they say a person was assaulted by a masked suspect while leaving an apartment complex early Thursday morning.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is asking customers who wear strong perfumes or colognes to use their drive-thru instead of ordering inside the store.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.
The Eagles moved up in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, a South Jersey native, with the 31st overall pick.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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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.
Taylor Hospital staff said the mood inside on Friday was somber, with some describing it as a funeral.
From high school students to Olympians, about 17,000 athletes are competing at this year's Penn Relays. Among them is Penn junior high jumper Kampton Kam.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. Aiden Zeallor, who was shot and killed while driving on 95 last month, gave the gift of life to four people who needed an organ donation. Ray Strickland reports how his parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn’t go cold.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. Aiden Zeallor, who was shot and killed while driving on 95 last month, gave the gift of life to four people who needed an organ donation. Ray Strickland reports how his parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn’t go cold.
New fare evasion enforcement blitzes began Friday morning as SEPTA is attempting to crackdown on people who are evading their fares.