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After Hurricane Sandy passed through this week, City Council hunkered down to debate a very timely question: should there be limits on development along the shoreline of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers?
The teams with 21 to a boat - lined up on the river's east bank. Some were there for the fun of it, but a lot of teams were there to raise money for charities.
Elle Carolan with Philadelphia City Rowing says the movie, titled Backwards, was filmed along the Schuylkill a couple of summers ago and is being released this week
This memorial includes a piece of an I-beam from one of the towers that was demolished in the terrorist attacks.
Police are searching the Schuylkill River for a man after witnesses say he went underwater and never resurfaced.
Many fishing along area rivers say they do it for the sport. They catch the fish, maybe take a video or picture, then throw it back.
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Lower Merion Township Police say the cause of death for a woman pulled from a submerged vehicle on Sunday morning was drowning.
Emergency dispatchers say the Mazda went into the Schuylkill River at Flat Rock Park in Gladwyne shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday. A witness reported the incident to police.
Philadelphia police have confirmed that a body pulled from the Schuylkill River Monday afternoon is that of a Drexel University Student who went missing on Saturday.
The body was discovered near the Water Works and Boathouse Row around 4:45 p.m.
Organizers say 64 teams from the East Coast are part of this regatta, made up of clubs that practice all year long, to teams from offices and organizations that use this as a team-building exercise.
If you take a walk along the Schuylkill River this weekend, you'll see 21 artists working outside.
Michigan won the varsity eight heavyweight race to capture the men's team point trophy championship at the 74th Dad Vail Regatta Saturday on Philadelphia's Schuylkill River.
Athletes are preparing to show off their talents along the Schuylkill, for the annual regatta, which attracts colleges from across the country.
The annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta is underway on the Schuylkill River. Organizers say this is the biggest Dad Vail in history, with more than 3,800 competitors.
A rowing regatta that has been held in Philadelphia for 59 consecutive years takes place once again this weekend, along the Schuylkill River.
It's the fifth year the Irish Memorial 5K is being held.
The northern snakehead, a predatory fish from China, has been caught at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Township.
City, state, and community officials took part in ceremonies marking the rededication of the Manayunk Canal towpath, along the Schuylkill River.
Today, the first phase will have the north sidewalk and the right lane of the one-way street closed. And drivers who use the bridge might as well get used to three lanes.
The Knight Arts Foundation has picked 55 projects as finalists for its Challenge Philadelphia grants. The winners will share some $3-million in funding.
Secretary Ray LaHood, accompanied by officials from SEPTA, stood near the Bridgeport Viaduct in Montgomery County -- which carries the Norristown High Speed Line over the Schuylkill River -- and urged lawmakers to put aside politics.
City officials have broken ground in Manayunk on a $46-million project designed to capture storm water runoff.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
Walnut Wonderland is serving up holiday cheer between buildings in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.
Wednesday will be cloudy and mild again with highs in the low 60s but rain is expected later in the Philadelphia region.
A Philadelphia officer was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Tuesday night in Kensington, police said.
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Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
Walnut Wonderland is serving up holiday cheer between buildings in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Wednesday will be cloudy and mild again with highs in the low 60s but rain is expected later in the Philadelphia region.
A Philadelphia officer was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Tuesday night in Kensington, police said.
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The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
A clerical error has turned a Philadelphia woman into the living dead, but the seemingly simple mistake happens more than you think.
The New Jersey Department of Health says it found multiple violations at Medford Care Center. The owner disputes those allegations.
Denise Hall, 65, of Gloucester Township, will run her 100th half marathon this Saturday as part of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a 40-acre wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County, is 75% contained.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club is 75% contained as of Tuesday evening.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
We have a good chance to see some rain in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies added three right-handed pitchers to the team's 40-man roster ahead of the deadline to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
The Sixers are off to a disastrous 2-11 start and reportedly held a team meeting after Monday night's loss to the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
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The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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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.
Expect some rain overnight Wednesday into Thursday before temperatures slide to the 40s and then closer to freezing heading into Friday. There's a chance we could see some snow flakes flying in Philadelphia on Friday, but don't expect any accumulation, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
A winter wonderland has taken over Walnut Garden in Center City Philadelphia with Christmas lights, festive snacks and even a visit from Santa.
Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean was among the Eagles players who took part in a turkey drive on Tuesday night in West Philadelphia.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy with a sprinkle early, and rain and wind arrive later in the night. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.