Philadelphia Welcomed Pope Francis 1 Year Ago Today
The pope came to Philadelphia to celebrate the closing of the World Meeting of Families event.
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The pope came to Philadelphia to celebrate the closing of the World Meeting of Families event.
The "Papal wheels" are in the house, arriving at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Wednesday.
Dr. Amish Shah, Gianna's doctor at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says she is one of about 40 people ever recorded to have this specific condition. Right now, her treatment is chemotherapy once a month.
The car will be up for bid as part of the Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate on Jan. 29. Bids will be accepted in person and online.
The costs from the Papal visit keep adding up.
The Nutter administration promised that the World Meeting of Families would reimburse the city for its costs during the papal visit.
More than 2,700 people helped to paint the mural, with the final brush stroke courtesy of Pope Francis himself.
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has found a home for the altar used by Pope Francis when he celebrated the closing Mass for the World Meeting of Families on the Ben Franklin Parkway during his visit to Philadelphia.
Two months ago, Warrington residents Joey and Kristen Masciantonio say they experienced a miracle when Pope Francis spontaneously kissed their one-year-old daughter, Gianna, on the head.
An altar that is a piece of Philadelphia history… is now in a small suburban church many thought was going to close down.
A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama's White House Halloween
The project was always intended to be temporary and its creators Wednesday held a ceremonial closing.
Panelists from the tourism and travel industry gathered at Temple University Tuesday to offer perspectives on what the visit of Pope Francis and the World Meeting Congress had on the city.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is looking for a home for some of the key components which made up the setting for the Papal Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The Democratic National Convention is less than ten months away, and the host committee is confident they'll be ready.
In the seven days since he's been gone, much has been said about the man who touched the heart of tens of thousands.
Even though Pope Francis was wheels up five days ago, many families are still living in the afterglow of an encounter with him.
Staver told Dom Giordano that the Pope went out of his way to support and strengthen Kim Davis.
A reminder that SEPTA is offering a discount to pass holders to make up for the two days of the Pope's visit, during which the passes were no good.
Michael Chitwood told Dom Giordano that the Papal Visit was a wonderful weekend but the bill should not fall on Upper Darby.
This was supposed to be the last day for the "Knotted Grotto," an art project installed at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul on Logan Circle in honor of Pope Francis.
Philadelphia's city controller has done a limited survey of Center City businesses on how things went over the weekend of the Pope's visit.
Although restaurants struggled during the Papal Visit, leftovers are benefiting those in need.
There's no doubt that a huge crowd attended Sunday's Papal Mass along the Ben Franklin Parkway, but city officials have yet to release a formal estimate.
SEPTA's Andrew Busch says the original plan was designed to handle 300-thousand rail passengers, but a little less than 63-thousand actually used that route.
On Monday, we head back to the 70s under sunny skies in the Philadelphia region, and the summer-like conditions will return Tuesday.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Topgolf in King of Prussia to celebrate their upcoming roles in the PGA Tour event.
A man accused of stealing a car at a gas station in Reading Saturday evening was arrested hours later in New Jersey.
A Facebook post connected two Philadelphia families who now share a special link through organ donation.
The Cubs wasted a sharp performance by Jameson Taillon, who pitched seven innings of five-hit ball.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was spotted with President Trump one day before the team visits the White House after winning the Super Bowl.
On Monday, we head back to the 70s under sunny skies in the Philadelphia region, and the summer-like conditions will return Tuesday.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Topgolf in King of Prussia to celebrate their upcoming roles in the PGA Tour event.
A man accused of stealing a car at a gas station in Reading Saturday evening was arrested hours later in New Jersey.
A Facebook post connected two Philadelphia families who now share a special link through organ donation.
A Facebook post connected two Philadelphia families who now share a special link through organ donation.
The Eagles have added several players as undrafted free agents after the 2025 NFL draft. Here's every signing so far.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was spotted with President Trump one day before the team visits the White House after winning the Super Bowl.
A spokesperson for Cheyney University said a shooting and a multi-car crash that happened after a campus event were isolated incidents and didn't involve students.
A man was shot by police in Ambler Saturday night after he ran toward officers while holding a butcher-style knife, the Montgomery County District Attorney said.
Crews are battling a wildfire in Atco, New Jersey, officials say.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
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.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
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.
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.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Topgolf in King of Prussia to celebrate their upcoming roles in the PGA Tour event.
The Cubs wasted a sharp performance by Jameson Taillon, who pitched seven innings of five-hit ball.
The Eagles have added several players as undrafted free agents after the 2025 NFL draft. Here's every signing so far.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was spotted with President Trump one day before the team visits the White House after winning the Super Bowl.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
More than 1,700 volunteers from 21 states and three countries have signed up to help run the PGA event.
Authorities are investigating after a person was shot by police in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania, Saturday afternoon, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
A man was shot by police in Ambler Saturday night after he ran toward officers while holding a butcher-style knife, the Montgomery County District Attorney said.
Crews from around South Jersey are battling a brush fire in Waterford and Winslow townships in Camden County on Sunday. The fire threatened 50 homes in the area.