NJ town ups security for fireworks show with drones, fencing, more police
Maple Shade will be beefing up security for its Independence Day fireworks show out of concern over "disorderly or violent behavior."
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Maple Shade will be beefing up security for its Independence Day fireworks show out of concern over "disorderly or violent behavior."
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night.
The Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey, was paused Thursday evening because of lightning but has reopened.
Deptford, New Jersey, residents were ordered to shelter-in-place as a precaution due to a chlorine leak at the municipal utility.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli hostage who was released from captivity by Hamas last month, will return to his hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey on Thursday.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
A New Jersey family hired a contractor to replace their roof, but three years later, the work hasn't even started.
Experts across the Garden State unveiled a new swim safety strategy to help save lives after two people drowned in the past week.
Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery charges.
The second instrument that was stolen from the rock band Heart was recovered, the Atlantic City Police Department said on Monday night.
New Jersey's Supreme Court says the state can have a grand jury investigate allegations of clergy sexually abusing children and report findings.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott, the namesake of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, held her first lemonade stand.
Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race, says he's ready to take on Democratic nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot near his right arm, the team announced Saturday.
The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Saturday.
Some parents say they're concerned ahead of the new school year as the threat of a possible strike between the School District of Philadelphia and the local teachers' union looms.
From the South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
Labor Day weekend is only 2 weeks away, meaning weekends like the one upcoming will be few and far between from here on out.
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot near his right arm, the team announced Saturday.
With the team's opener right around the corner, Eagles fans said they can't help but be excited for the start of the regular season.
From Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2025, at least 20 Manayunk businesses will have deals and specials for guests.
Call it a mural for the mutts. A new artwork at 3rd and Poplar features canine residents from the neighborhood.
Some parents say they're concerned ahead of the new school year as the threat of a possible strike between the School District of Philadelphia and the local teachers' union looms.
A raccoon that was killed by a dog earlier this week in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to the Burlington County Health Department.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
The Nature Center of Cape May runs a Harbor Safari during the summer, offering families the opportunity to learn about the ecology of our coastal waters.
What once served as a 1940s garage for Model Ts and a gas station has transformed into a vibrant artisan marketplace. Welcome to the West End Garage in Cape May, New Jersey.
Camden will use new federal funding to renovate fire stations and get new fire trucks.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team will get the chance to play at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
A raccoon that was killed by a dog earlier this week in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to the Burlington County Health Department.
Anyone with a medical concern or need is welcome to the free medical, dental, and vision pop-up health clinic this weekend in Philadelphia.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
In downtown Haddonfield, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving South Jersey.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin Aug. 24.
Video from Chopper 3 showed a blue Dodge Challenger cut in half, and the front of the airport shuttle was severely damaged.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-hander Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot near his right arm, the team announced Saturday.
The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Saturday.
Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran described himself as "100%," a day after taking a line drive ball off his right ankle.
With the team's opener right around the corner, Eagles fans said they can't help but be excited for the start of the regular season.
The Cleveland Browns secured a 22-13 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
From Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2025, at least 20 Manayunk businesses will have deals and specials for guests.
From South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
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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.
Some incredible artists are creating larger-than-life chalk drawings for the first-ever Delco Chalk Festival. Over a dozen local and nationally recognized chalk artists are transforming a street into a pop-up gallery this weekend. It's right outside Subaru Park in Chester.
A memorial is now outside the home where a fire killed a 12-year-old boy in North Philadelphia. Officials say first responders did all they could to save him while working to get the fire on North 25th Street near West Berks under control. It's unclear if there were working smoke detectors inside. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A teenager died after being pulled from the Jersey Shore. It happened around Belmar, just south of Asbury Park. Police say multiple people called 911 to report a swimmer in distress. We're told lifeguards were not on duty at the time. Crews searched the water for nearly an hour before finding the 13-year-old unresponsive. The Belmar Police Department is investigating.
Excitement was high at Lincoln Financial Field for the preseason Eagles vs Browns. Fans told Ray Strickland they are ready for the start of the season.
A new mural by artist Emily White showcases the neighborhood's four-legged residents.
