Philly students cheer for Dawn Staley after learning from her journey
A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
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A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
A group of Philadelphia-area girls gathered at a Nicetown watch party Sunday, not only to cheer on University of South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley's Gamecocks, but also to celebrate lessons they've learned from the hometown hero and coach.
Temple University is celebrating its new president. The school held an investiture ceremony for John Fry. This marks his official installation as the university's 15th president. Fry came to Temple from Drexel University, where he spent 14 years as the school's president. He promised to work to make the campus an inclusive community for everyone.
Temple University President John Fry said in a letter, "The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time."
The president of Temple University in Philadelphia says a student has left the country after their visa was revoked by the State Department. The reason it was revoked is unclear at this time.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
A new coffee shop in North Philadelphia is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience. The story of a small business owner who after being exonerated of a crime he didn't commit, is now serving the community. Eva Andersen reports.
Young people and community leaders met at Temple University to discuss ways to prevent gun violence in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia community leaders and students talked about opportunities for young people in the city and ways to prevent gun violence during an event at Temple University Wednesday.
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the face in Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood on Monday afternoon, police said.
A man and a woman watching TV in separate apartments in North Philadelphia were wounded in a drive-by shooting on Monday night, police said.
Two people were injured in a drive-by shooting Monday night in North Philadelphia. Relatives of one of the victims said they're struggling to process the incident.
Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector Scott Small said the man and woman — who were both 37 years old — were struck by gunfire that rang out from a car on North Howard Street.
A woman had her hand amputated after an explosion in North Philadelphia, according to police.
An abandoned house partially collapsed in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Take a look at this video from Chopper 3. You can see all the debris in the back of the home. The collapse happened around 12:30 at 30th and Diamond streets. No one was injured.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Temple University's Department of Public Safety recognized the dedication of its police officers, dispatchers and security guards.
Temple University honored police officers, security guards and dispatchers Tuesday in North Philadelphia for their service to the community.
One person was fatally shot during an encounter with a security guard in North Philadelphia on Sunday morning, police say.
A police chase ended in a fiery crash in North Philadelphia on Temple University's campus on Wednesday night, authorities said.
A Philadelphia officer assigned to the dirt bike detail was injured while trying to make an arrest in North Philly on Wednesday night, police said.
A 22-year-old man was found shot to death near the bathtub inside the bathroom of a North Philadelphia home on Wednesday, police said.
This North Philadelphia mission-led pizza shop has cooked up something new! Howard Monroe was at Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion to learn more about the cookbook and the pizzeria's mission.
Temperatures will be below normal in the Philadelphia area for the next few days.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized for the second time within a week on Monday morning.
Kenny Pickett is on the move again.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Temperatures will be below normal in the Philadelphia area for the next few days.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
One person was sent to the hospital after a home in North Philadelphia partially collapsed Monday morning.
With WealthMore, Mical Jeanlys-White is on a mission to help more people cash in on financial planning.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
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.
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.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
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.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
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.
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.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Kenny Pickett is on the move again.
Saquon Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are built for a repeat championship.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
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.
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.
Passing a school bus with its stop arm extended could result in a $300 fine, and new cameras on the Neshaminy School District's 102 buses could catch drivers in the act.
After Hurricane Erin caused high surf that eroded several Jersey Shore beaches, Strathmere and many other towns are working to replenish and repair as much as they can before the busy Labor Day weekend. Eva Andersen reports.
Pennsylvania State Sen. Sharif Street is running to succeed Rep. Dwight Evans in the 3rd Congressional District. On Monday, Street announced he was stepping down as chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to focus on his House campaign.
Three days after SEPTA implemented service cuts while facing a lack of state funding, riders are already struggling to get around, and fares are set to increase next week, Wakisha Bailey reports.
It's a gorgeously sunny and cooler than average late August day, with some isolated sprinkles possible in the afternoon or evening hours. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.