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Mabel Landry Staton, a track and field trailblazer who was the only female American to compete in long jump at the 1952 Olympics Games in Helsinki, has died at 92, her family said.
Mabel Staton, the Black track and field standout who broke through racial barriers at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, has died.
At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Hunter Woodhall won his first Paralympic gold medal Friday at the Stade de France, the same stadium where his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic gold just weeks earlier.
Guerschon Yabusele, who led France to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics, will sign with the Sixers, a source said.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
After 16 days of spectacular competition, the 2024 Olympic Games came to an end on Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony.
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count at the 2024 Paris Games, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.
Men hit an Olympic-record time in their gold medal race and women came in only .1 short of the world record to nab their gold medal.
Jordan Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal on the floor exercise after an inquiry into her initial score, which had her in fifth place at the 2024 Paris Games.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
In a statement, the Paris prosecutor's office said, "the police custody order for Travis Scott has been lifted and all proceedings (against him) were terminated."
The American women braved a wet track in rainy conditions to win the team's 12th Olympic medal in the event. The American men were disqualified in their face of the same event.
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
Alongside swimming phenom Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead will be a flagbearer for the American team in the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies.
Steph Curry scored 36 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:16 left, and the U.S. will play for gold in the Paris Olympics on Saturday night against France.
Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race after testing positive for COVID-19.
Quincy Hall was buried in fourth place as the runners rounded the last bend, but crossed the line in 43.40 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. earned a spot in the Olympic final with a 1-0 victory over Germany.
A water main break was disrupting traffic on Route 40 eastbound Wednesday morning in Hares Corner, New Castle County.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of an abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
An agreement between CCP and the Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia came hours before employees were set to strike.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
Wednesday will turn breezy and cooler with some clouds bubbling up in the afternoon.
A water main break was disrupting traffic on Route 40 eastbound Wednesday morning in Hares Corner, New Castle County.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of an abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
An agreement between CCP and the Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia came hours before employees were set to strike.
The company behind the Portal insisted that vandalism was not a factor in the decision to move it from Philadelphia's LOVE Park.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
A water main break was disrupting traffic on Route 40 eastbound Wednesday morning in Hares Corner, New Castle County.
An agreement between CCP and the Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia came hours before employees were set to strike.
A Philadelphia councilmember is asking the public for help after she said her dog, Buzz, was stolen over the weekend.
University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson says the funding halted by the Trump administration includes dollars earmarked for drug screening against deadly viruses and much more.
Officers and children on Tuesday remembered fallen officer Lauretha Vaird, a Philadelphia police officer who was killed on the job in 1996.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of an abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
One week after Washington Township's School Board voted to suspend Superintendent Dr. Eric Hibbs, the board appointed an interim superintendent.
Ewing police said four New Jersey students were taken to the hospital after possibly eating cannabis gummies on Monday.
Aiming to offer peace of mind, police departments around Philadelphia are sending officers to homes whose owners are on vacation.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Todd and Traci Bult visited Delaware to renew their vows for the 38th time after traveling across the country to reaffirm their love.
St. Patrick's Day festivities were in full swing Monday as people gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, to celebrate Irish heritage, history and community.
Respiratory therapy students at Gwynedd Mercy University are using liverwurst to perfect their biopsy techniques.
A new survey from the National Sleep Foundation reveals nearly 90% of Americans say sleep apnea is a serious condition.
Attorneys say they are close to a long-term deal to keep the Pennsylvania health system open.
The Superhero Project is helping families have eyes on their babies in the NICU at all times with AngelEye CameraSystem.
An agreement was reached on Friday after plans were in jeopardy to save Crozer Health and keep two Delaware County hospitals open.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A grandson is honoring his grandmother who was a pillar in the Audubon community in South Jersey and the heart of his family.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit says someone was struck near the River Line's Cinnaminson station on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA says its schedule changes will improve commuters' experience around the Philadelphia area.
Scott Laughton faced the Flyers, his former team, for the first time since being traded to the Maple Leafs. The Flyers have lost six games in a row.
Darris Nichols aims to bring accountability to La Salle men's basketball as the Explorers hope to get back to respectability.
Karlo Matkovic had a season-high 19 points and eight assists, Antonio Reeves had five 3-pointers and 17 points and the Pelicans beat the 76ers, 112-99.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing veteran offensive tackle Kendall Lamm to a one-year deal on Monday, NFL Network reported.
Kody Clemens beat out Buddy Kennedy for the Phillies' final bench spot on their opening-day roster, Dave Dombrowski said Monday.
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers are bringing their newly-announced "JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour" to two arenas in the Greater Philadelphia area this August.
Aviation fans will flock to the Wildwoods this September for the Thunder Over the Waves Airshow. Here's what spectators can look forward to.
From the Julia Child martini to a Maya Angelou rum drink, Insatiable owner Denise Gesek is trying to honor trailblazers this Women's History Month.
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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 spokesperson for CCP tells Brandon Goldner students can go to class with no interruption Wednesday after a deal was reached, and that the college looks forward to sharing more details soon.
A martial arts studio in Berlin Township, New Jersey offered a free self-defense class for families and kids after a reported abduction attempt of an eight-year-old girl headed to school. After the class sold out, they added another session.
Prosecutors allege former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jaster-Zambesky lied under oath and were rushing to solve the 1991 murder mystery of 77-year-old Louise Talley.
Students in South Jersey said "yes" to their prom dresses and tuxedos on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia region can expect breezy and cooler conditions Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.