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There were some scary moments in an area generally thought to be safe in Philadelphia. A young woman was attacked but fought back.
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There were some scary moments in an area generally thought to be safe in Philadelphia. A young woman was attacked but fought back.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who shot and killed a pizza delivery driver Tuesday evening. Investigators believe the deadly shooting was a robbery set-up.
20-year-old hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on the Passyunk bridge in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are searching for the callous suspect who was caught on tape stealing a donation jar that was intended for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are investigating a home invasion in the city's Kingsessing neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Southwest detectives are looking into what prompted the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in a neighborhood near the airport.
There's no one profile when it comes to illegal dumping. All kinds of people do it, and all kinds of stuff is being dumped in the middle of the streets in Philadelphia.
A toddler has been seriously injured in a house fire in the city's Kingsessing section Tuesday.
Police released dramatic surveillance video of a thief armed with a sawed-off shotgun holding up patrons at a Southwest Philadelphia bar.
Rep. Pat Meehan (at lectern) figures some 2,600 jobs are on the line if three Delaware County refineries shut down.
Company officials say workers will spend this week shutting down the refinery and the next few months keeping things in order for a potential buyer.
An officer and another driver were taken to an area hospital Sunday morning after their vehicles collided in southwest Philadelphia.
The US Postal Service says it is launching a study that could result in the closing of its mail processing center in Tredyffrin Township, which employs more than 725 workers, and the consolidation of those operations at a site in Southwest Philadelphia.
An oil truck stolen from the Eastern Shore of Maryland has turned up in Southwest Philadelphia, still loaded with more than 3,000 gallons of oil and authorities are still investigating how it got here.
One man was left wounded in the latest incident; he was listed in stable condition.
Philadelphia police are investigating a violent night in which 10 people were shot in the span of six hours.
Six people have been rushed to an area hospital after a shooting at a basketball game in Southwest Philadelphia Monday evening.
The family of a young child in Southwest Philadelphia are praising a Good Samaritan who risked bodily harm while saving the little girl from a hit and run driver.
It was a case that became known as the "Facebook murder case" -- an alleged plot to kill a West Philadelphia man that was thwarted at the time with the arrest of two people.
A Southwest Philadelphia church is now a victim of the heat wave.
The PSPCA is investigating yet another case of animal hoarding in Southwest Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia man was rushed to the hospital after suffering serious burn injuries during a house fire early Thursday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Monday morning in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who broke into a home early Monday morning.
Police are investigating a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia that left a victim critically injured.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The weekend will be dry, breezy and very cold with lows in the 20s and highs barely above freezing.
A man is in custody after police discovered multiple guns linked to an unattended bag at Newark Penn Station on Friday.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The weekend will be dry, breezy and very cold with lows in the 20s and highs barely above freezing.
A man is in custody after police discovered multiple guns linked to an unattended bag at Newark Penn Station on Friday.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
An immigration lawyer in Delaware County is reminding clients of their rights before President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.
Officials say 5 people went to the hospital after being exposed to a strange odor in a home in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
A man is in custody after police discovered multiple guns linked to an unattended bag at Newark Penn Station on Friday.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
The start of New York City congestion pricing can proceed as scheduled on Sunday, a federal judge has ruled.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
U.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, of Delaware, will be sworn in as the first openly transgender member of Congress on Jan. 3.
From minimum wage increases to changes in health insurance coverage, here's a look at some of the new laws taking effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025.
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.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
New Jersey kicks off 2025 with a surge in several respiratory illnesses — influenza, RSV and COVID.
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.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
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.
I-95 southbound was closed in northern Delaware Wednesday morning after a fatal crash involving two paramedics and a Newark resident.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The 2025 Mummers Parade will result in Philadelphia road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
Verizon announced Friday that it will transform stadiums and venues across 30 NFL markets into a massive coast-to-coast event called FanFest on Feb. 9.
Your leftover Christmas tree doesn't need to be thrown away – it could be turned into goat food and wood chips.
Flyers rookie Aleksei Kolosov allowed three second-period goals as Philadelphia lost, 5-2, to the Golden Knights on Thursday.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
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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 man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after being hit by a SEPTA bus while crossing the street in South Philly on Friday. Police said the two pedestrians were husband and wife. The incident happened before 7 p.m. at Front Street and Washington Avenue. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
We have a new video showing the frantic rush to evacuate residents from a burning apartment building Thursday night in Ewing, Mercer County. A 6-year-old boy lost his life in the fire and more than a dozen others were injured. Siafa Lewis reports.
Our NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect Friday night as this system moves out. The weekend is starting off snowy but an even bigger system could be heading our way by the beginning of next week. Nikki DeMentri went to see how people were getting ready for two snow events in the span of just a few days.
After a brief bout of snow showers Friday, temps will plummet and the ground will prep itself to hold snow during our next snowmaker on Monday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
NFL eyes will be on New Orleans next month for the title game but there's a big party planned in Philly for the big event as well. Verizon is hosting a FanFest at every NFL stadium including the Linc on Feb. 9. There will be games, food, music and appearances from former Bird including Darren Sproles. Tickets are free but you have to request them ahead of time.