'It's In Dire Need': Wildwood Officials Considering Replacing Iconic Boardwalk
The Wildwood boardwalk was built nearly a century ago, and city officials say it's time to consider replacing it.
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The Wildwood boardwalk was built nearly a century ago, and city officials say it's time to consider replacing it.
SEPTA has a new smartphone app called "SEPTA Transit Watch" that allows riders not only to text, but to send transit police photos or video of crimes or safety issues, anonymously if they wish.
A federal appeals court has denied the town's motion to suspend the dune building project along the shoreline.
The School Reform Commission on Thursday is expected to approve putting social workers directly in those schools.
State officials are still trying to develop an effective way to stop it the spotted lantern fly.
Comcast is being sued over what lawyers call a "massive bait-and-switch scheme."
A city program that keeps low-income residents in their homes is starting to bear fruit.
250-plus home owners will have to split the about $8.5 million cost for the new sewer line, a price tag of about $34,000 for each home.
Comcast says more people are now taking advantage of its internet service for low-income households.
The entire city is potentially the petri dish for "GovlabPHL," an effort to improve government by experimenting with different messages, processes, provisions.
The founder of an annual African-American cultural festival that's regarded as a Philadelphia institution has died. Lois Fernandez was 81.
The event was organized by the non-profit The Casey Cares Foundation
A summer camp giving city kids a crash course in automotive engineering as they learn to be the tech leaders of tomorrow.
Kymere Corbin has been sentenced to four-to-15 years in state prison.
A key state Senator has taken a curious tack in the debate over allowing so-called VGT's in liquor licensed establishments.
The Mural Arts Program is partnering with the Delaware River Port Authority to create two murals on a portion of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Congressman Donald Norcross is pushing for doctors to learn more about addiction.
A new proposal on immigration would have the opposite effect of what's intended, according to research by Penn's Wharton School.
A cleric born in the Ukraine is about to become the youngest auxiliary bishop in the United States and he'll be working out of the Ukrainian Catholic Church's Philadelphia headquarters.
Detectives probing a double murder in Burlington County last March have turned to leaders in the Indian community for help in cracking the case.
Philadelphia police say the 58-year-old woman was sleeping in her bedroom in the 8500 block of Summerdale Avenue when she woke up after hearing noises outside.
A federal judge is now deciding what to do about the dune construction project in Margate, New Jersey after the Army Corp of Engineers filed a motion to be heard in court Wednesday.
From 'duck and cover' to 'fire and fury': as North Korea and the US exchange nuclear threats, some of our government's Cold War contingency plans still apply.
According to the office of Adult Education in Philadelphia, more than 500,000 people throughout the city need to improve their literacy skills in order to be ready for the work force.
The state supreme court has given the Philadelphia School District a major victory, ruling that the district is allowed to enforce caps on charter school enrollment.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia that also helped kids prepare for school.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
A South Jersey community is coming together to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed in a cycling crash last year.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Former Eagle Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is coming to Philadelphia.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
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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.
The Philadelphia area can expect a sunny Monday that warms up into the 80s by the afternoon. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The first set of drastic SEPTA cuts went into effect Sunday, leaving riders around the Philadelphia area to face long lines, delays and uncertainty.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 staff members, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract.
The Philadelphia area can expect mostly sunny and warm weather Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified threat, Delaware County authorities said. The threat was fake, police said. The incident comes days after school officials say a report about an active shooter on campus turned out to be a "cruel hoax."