Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending the measure to President Joe Biden's desk
President Biden now has until Monday to sign the bill.
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President Biden now has until Monday to sign the bill.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers.
The Treasury Department says the country will run out of money to pay its bills if the bill is not passed.
Christie previously launched a campaign for the presidency in 2016.
Tarik Khan becomes the first first Pakistani-American lawmaker in the Pennsylvania legislature.
Tom Carper, the U.S. Senate's last Vietnam veteran, shared his thoughts on his last Memorial Day in office.
The decision leaves the GOP primary field wide open.
Dan Snyder reports.
North Wildwood is repairing dunes and beach access points between 12th and 16th avenues, which are some of the most heavily eroded areas.
Proposals to raise the nation's debt limit include spending cuts to coronavirus relief funds that haven't been used.
Members of the Delaware legislature's budget writing committee began marking up Gov. John Carney's spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year by approving pay raises of up to 9% for state employees.
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy sounding confident after another sit down meeting Monday.
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate.
David Oh has cast Cherelle Parker as an establishment figure – tied to outgoing Mayor Jim Kenney.
Dan Snyder reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Authorities could temporarily seize firearms and background checks would be expanded for gun buyers, under two bills passed Monday in the Pennsylvania House
Heavy equipment crews are moving sand along a stretch of badly eroded beach in North Wildwood where a bitter fight over how to protect its rapidly shrinking beaches has led to $33 million worth of litigation.
The South Carolina senator announced his bid during a campaign event Monday afternoon.
Carper made the announcement during a press conference Monday afternoon.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to discuss raising the nation's debt limit.
Parker didn't speak with reporters last week due to a dental emergency.
People close to Fetterman say his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that he is making a robust recovery after six weeks of inpatient treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Three Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant locations have closed in the Philly area as part of a "changing business landscape."
A Turning Point USA staffer said Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and is currently at a local hospital.
At least three students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
NYC and the nation are vowing to "never forget" what happened during the 9/11 attack 24 years ago.
Three Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant locations have closed in the Philly area as part of a "changing business landscape."
Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.
A Turning Point USA staffer said Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and is currently at a local hospital.
At least three students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
Three Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant locations have closed in the Philly area as part of a "changing business landscape."
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
An American Airlines flight departing PHL landed back at the airport after striking multiple birds.
Multiple business groups have asked City Council to halt the expansion of the Kensington curfew into other neighborhoods.
A burst water pipe shut down the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Trenton makes, now the hockey world takes! New Jersey's capital city is becoming a hockey town once again.
A South Jersey man has been charged in multiple vandalism incidents at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City last month.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Since January, Richard Cornish has been operating a mobile bedside salon, Restore Salon Services, for patients undergoing long-term treatment and hospital stays at Penn Medicine.
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
Multiple business groups have asked City Council to halt the expansion of the Kensington curfew into other neighborhoods.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists this week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Months after getting a double lung transplant, Kevin Christ, who couldn't take a breath without help for most of his life, threw out the first pitch at the Phillies game.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.
Eagles DT Jalen Carter avoided further suspension and was fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in Week 1.
It's officially magic number season in Philadelphia as the Phillies inch closer to clinching a playoff berth and the NL East.
Trenton makes, now the hockey world takes! New Jersey's capital city is becoming a hockey town once again.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
"Saquon," a feature-length documentary five years in the making produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Oct. 9, 2025.
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.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is hosting a listening party for Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on Oct. 3, the release date of the new record.
Flyers governor Dan Hilferty and team president Keith Jones held a state-of-the-team press conference on Wednesday before training camp gets underway next week.
Philadelphia police have released new surveillance video of two suspects wanted for allegedly shooting a Wingstop employee in Overbrook after an argument with two customers over marijuana use inside the restaurant.
The PPA says speed cameras helped reduce violations and crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard, and now the cameras are coming to Broad Street. We're expecting to learn more on when they will be activated in a news conference Wednesday, but Brandon Goldner has everything you need to know ahead of that update.
A burst pipe closed a major court facility in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.