Road closures in effect as Open Streets program returns to Center City
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Walnut Street will be closed from 15th to 19th Street. There will also be closures along 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut streets.
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From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Walnut Street will be closed from 15th to 19th Street. There will also be closures along 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut streets.
A powerful Pennsylvania board that's responsible for distributing and overseeing opioid settlement money has heard from the public for the first time after facing criticism over secret meetings and actions that shut the public out of the process.
There’s relief in the case of a missing two-year-old from Delaware County. The boy had not been seen since May and police said his mother was not cooperating. But Chester police say they found the child, and he is now in the custody of county workers.
There’s a search in West Philadelphia for a driver who police say is behind a deadly hit-and-run in Cobbs Creek. Ray Strickland talked to neighbors who said they tried to help the victim shortly after the crash.
A 2-year-old boy was found in Philadelphia after being reported missing in Delaware County by Chester Police.
It's been a tragic week for Philadelphia cyclists, with a deadly accident renewing citywide calls for safer streets. Dozens took to the road in Germantown, including one rider with a very personal reason for advocating for change. Eva Andersen reports.
There is opposition to a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia expansion project in the Grays Ferry neighborhood. Dozens gathered to protest at 31st and Grays Ferry. That's where CHOP has proposed building a parking garage to address employee needs. Some residents said the garage would bring more traffic, pollution, and health risks to the neighborhood.
They always say it's odd how you park on a driveway and drive on a parkway. And for the most part, we don't run on runways — unless you were one of the hundreds of runners taking part in the PHL 5K at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday. Runway 8 through Runway 26 were filled with joggers, Ross DiMattei reports.
Fall is right around the corner but you don't have to wait till the 22nd to get fresh apples for your apple pie, or for just snacking. Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pennsylvania opened its Pumpkinland experience Saturday, Sept. 6 and will have fall activities plus pick-your-own apples. Ross DiMattei reports and photographer Tom Gardiner gives a fresh apple his seal of approval.
A man has died following a crash in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia late Friday night, police say. The crash happened a little after 11 p.m. at the intersection of South 57th and Chestnut streets.
A woman died after a shooting during rush hour in Center City. Reports first came near 12th and Chestnut. Police say the woman was found there by officers and taken to Jefferson Hospital, which is nearby. She was pronounced dead a short time later.
Cyclists are pleading for more safety measures, including concrete barriers for bike lanes on certain city streets. This demonstration comes just days after a 67-year-old man was hit and killed while riding his bike in Fairmount Park. Nikki DeMentri talked to his family, who were at the rally.
The last day to dine at Pica's in Upper Darby is October 26th.
Eagles All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley inducted into his alma mater's hall of fame in Lehigh Valley. Photojournalist Bill Seiders reports.
There was a traffic nightmare on Route 202 north in Chester County after a serious accident involving a septic truck. The truck appeared to be leaking. This happened between the Route 29 and Paoli exits. The septic tank overturned, spilling its contents all over the road. One person was taken to the hospital. Only one northbound lane is open as crews work to clean it up.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
The Pennsylvania attorney general said they have shut down a high-level drug network in North Philadelphia. Over 20 people have been arrested and charged after a month's long investigation into the drug organization centered around 5th and Cornwall streets. The attorney general said it was a long and comprehensive investigation that effectively shut down the drug network.
Police are looking for three men after a teenager was shot overnight in Northeast Philadelphia. The shooting happened around midnight on the 1800 block of Chandler Street in Rhawnhurst. Police say three men got out of a white car and fired seven shots at the teen. He was rushed to the hospital and was last listed in stable condition. The police are checking surveillance cameras in the area for more information.
Over a dozen members of an auto theft ring that stole and resold cars in four states have been indicted, officials say.
A portion of I-95 southbound in Philadelphia reopened after authorities worked to get a trash truck fire under control Friday afternoon.
Chopper 3 was over the closed-off area of the roadway earlier Friday afternoon, where flames and black smoke were spotted billowing from the garbage truck.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
It's been nearly two years since a Philly police officer was shot and killed inside a parking garage at the airport. We learned that crime was connected to an auto theft ring that spanned four states — Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. Authorities announced that over a dozen people have been arrested in connection with a major auto theft ring based in Camden. Ray Strickland reports.
SEPTA is seeking approval from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration to use capital project money to fund operations and avoid service cuts for the next two years, the transit authority's general manager said Friday.
A big rally is planned for Center City in the next couple of hours. Cyclists will be taking a protest ride in a call for safer bike lanes. Liz Crawford has been covering this topic for over a year. She reports at the Art Museum.
The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie are a significant victory for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy Captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty of murder in the death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez in 2023.
The Montgomery Township fire chief says adding more paid firefighters will keep the community safe, but some residents are worried about the increase in taxes.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty of murder in the death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez in 2023.
The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie are a significant victory for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy Captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be another seasonable day with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-50s.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty of murder in the death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez in 2023.
The Montgomery Township fire chief says adding more paid firefighters will keep the community safe, but some residents are worried about the increase in taxes.
SEPTA is resuming express service on Regional Rail trains starting Monday night. However, morning rush trains will continue to make all local stops.
Police said a large amount of frozen meat was stolen out of a tractor trailer parked near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport early Monday morning.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said a 17-year-old was charged with murder after his mother was found stabbed multiple times in a Mays Landing
It was a wild sight to see Friday morning in a Gloucester County neigh-borhood after a horse led police on a chase through the area.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Philadelphia Eagles blew a three-score lead and lost, 24-21, to the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Week 12 at AT&T Stadium.
Norman Powell scored 32 points, Kel'el Ware added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Heat won their fourth in a row with a 127-117 victory over the 76ers on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are suited up in Kelly Green Sunday as they look to sweep their NFC East-rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.
Flyers fans and loved ones celebrated the life and legacy of Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent ahead of Devils game.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Tourists at the Philadelphia Art Museum got an unexpected surprise: a film crew re-creating Rocky Balboa's sprint up the steps.
The "Home for the Holidays" concert will feature Opera Philadelphia and the Wanamaker Organ, and tickets start at $11.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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 jury has found two men guilty of murder charges in the killing of Philadelphia Sgt. Richard Mendez inside a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport in 2023. Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez was found guilty of second-degree murder and other counts.
Montgomery Township's Board of Supervisors will decide whether to hire more career firefighters after a drop in volunteers caused some weekend emergency response times to exceed national standards. While fire officials say the extra staffing will help save lives, some homeowners are concerned about the impact on their taxes.
Monday is sunny and seasonable around the Philadelphia area with high temperatures in the mid-50s. Our NEXT weather maker arrives Tuesday afternoon, with rounds of rain continuing through Wednesday night.
SEPTA is ramping back up express service on Regional Rail trains during the evening commute, but trains in the morning are still making all local stops. The impacts to Regional Rail service is lingering from federally mandate service to SEPTA's Silverliner IV rail cars.
Police said a large amount of beef was stolen out of a tractor trailer that was parked near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport early Monday morning. Investigators believe multiple people were involved in the theft.