9-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Tacony Creek in Juniata Park
The 9-year-old was pronounced dead at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children after being pulled from the creek, police said.
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The 9-year-old was pronounced dead at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children after being pulled from the creek, police said.
In her budget address earlier in 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker put cleaning and greening the city right up there with public safety as one of her top priorities.
One resident in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section said it was the "first time" she saw city workers collaborating to clear garbage out of her neighborhood.
Philadelphia universities Temple and Drexel have released plans to help University of the Arts students transfer in the wake of the school's impending closure.
Police are investigating a shooting in North Philadelphia that left four people hurt on Monday. It happened before midnight at 2nd and Westmoreland. All four people, two teen boys and two men are stable.
There was a large fire at a junkyard on Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is charged with several felonies after he struck and killed Wilberto Casillas, 55, while he was riding a motorcycle in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section Tuesday.
The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested 38-year-old Arthur Jones, who allegedly assaulted and robbed an off-duty Philadelphia officer of his gun on May 12.
Three Philadelphia officers are on administrative duty in connection with fatally shooting two dogs in separate incidents that are about a week apart, authorities said in a release on Friday.
There were two more additional arrests in connection with the assault and robbery of an off-duty officer in North Philadelphia last Sunday. One man considered armed and dangerous is still on the run.
The man who remains at large, Arthur Jones, 38, is considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted on robbery and aggravated assault charges.
Arthur Jones, 38, is wanted on robbery and aggravated assault charges after a Philly officer was assaulted and robbed on the 2100 block of West Oxford Street in North Philadelphia on Sunday morning.
A beloved funeral home in North Philadelphia is damaged after a fire, but the owner plans to rebuild.
A fire broke out at a nearly 100-year-old funeral in the Brewerytown section of North Philadelphia Wednesday morning. The supervisor says she plans to rebuild.
Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that broke out early Wednesday morning at a funeral home on Montgomery Avenue in North Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are searching for two people after an off-duty officer was assaulted and robbed of his personal firearm in North Philly on Sunday night.
Police say they're searching for a man known as "Duke" in connection with a fight that ended with an off-duty officer's personal firearm missing and the officer's leg run over by a car Sunday morning.
Loved ones, friends, colleagues and students gathered at Olney High School to honor 36-year-old educator Ondria Glaze.
On the lawn of Olney High School, armed with colorful balloons and heavy hearts, loved ones, friends, colleagues and students gathered to honor 36-year-old Ondria Glaze Monday evening. The special education teacher was beloved by everyone she met, colleagues said.
Police say they're searching for a man known as "Duke" in connection with a fight that ended with an off-duty officer's personal firearm missing and the officer's leg run over by a car Sunday morning in North Philadelphia. The incident happened just after 7 a.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of West Oxford Street, just before Ridge Avenue.
Friends, family and community members gathered in North Philadelphia Monday to remember Ondria Glaze, a special education staff member at Olney High School who recently died.
Philadelphia police say they're searching for a man known as "Duke" in connection with a fight that ended with an off-duty officer's personal firearm missing and the officer's leg run over by a car Sunday morning in North Philadelphia.
Philly police arrested a suspect in Kensington after the incident in North Philadelphia. Police are looking for several other people in connection with the alleged crime.
Philadelphia Police are investigating what led up to a woman being shot outside a deli in North Philadelphia on Saturday, May 11. Police said the woman was shot once in the back on North Broad Street near Loudon Street, ran into the deli for help, and collapsed.
At Temple University in Philadelphia, the words "Free Palestine" were spray-painted on the roof of a Jewish fraternity.
The Eagles on Wednesday claimed undrafted interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin off waivers in a flurry of roster moves.
Elizabeth Banks will reportedly play Karen Read in an upcoming limited series about the high-profile Massachusetts case that drew nationwide attention.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center will host the 2025 Michelin Northeast Cities reveal in November.
The Eagles on Wednesday claimed undrafted interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin off waivers in a flurry of roster moves.
Elizabeth Banks will reportedly play Karen Read in an upcoming limited series about the high-profile Massachusetts case that drew nationwide attention.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center will host the 2025 Michelin Northeast Cities reveal in November.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center will host the 2025 Michelin Northeast Cities reveal in November.
The Black-owned Good Karma Café in Philly has been steeping community, sustainability and equity into every cup for over 17 years.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has been vandalized twice within two weeks.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has shared some of the details of the tentative contract with the school district.
Enjoli Stewart is collecting sensory items like Play-Doh and noise-canceling headphones for the Lumberton School District.
Jersey Shore communities are working to restore beach access after Hurricane Erin eroded the shoreline.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
One person was killed and two others were injured Tuesday when an SUV struck a Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor's office confirmed.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
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.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
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.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
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.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
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.
The Eagles on Wednesday claimed undrafted interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin off waivers in a flurry of roster moves.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center will host the 2025 Michelin Northeast Cities reveal in November.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 FBI on Tuesday released more images of suspects in a series of armored truck robberies that have happened in the Philadelphia area this summer, and a $10,000 reward is available for information leading to the suspects' arrest and conviction. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
Riders at the Frankford Transportation Center are still navigating the new normal on SEPTA after the first round of service cuts was implemented this week. Jan Carabeo reports.
Weather really slowed down the summer season at the Jersey Shore, between rainy weekends and extreme heat. Now with nice, cooler than average weather for Labor Day Weekend, business owners are hoping for a strong closing. Wakisha Bailey reports.
On Wednesday and heading into the Labor Day Weekend, temperatures are tracking cooler than average, with Wednesday morning bringing us the coolest temps we've felt since June. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Philadelphia’s coffee scene is rich in flavor but few cafes serve-up a side of purpose as boldly as Good Karma Cafe. Chandler Lutz explores this local Black-owned business that’s been brewing for more than 17 years.