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Forty-eight hours after he was trapped inside his burning patrol car following an accident on a South Philadelphia street, Officer Mark Kimsey, walking on crutches, his girlfriend at his side, returned to the 17th Police District to tell his remarkable story of survival -- and the two Good Samaritans who saved his life.
Cheesesteaks, Billy Penn and the American flag...they're about as Philadelphia as it gets. But what about the woman who sewed that flag?
It's a four-year pilot at the Jackson and Ziegler schools, using software designed by AIM Academy, of Conshohocken.
An intersection in Grays Ferry is shut down due to a water main break that occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Signs asking customers to take off their hoodies or masks before entering are popping up on many corner stores in South Philadelphia.
The 76ers are one of a handfull of NBA teams utilizing this new court projection system this season.
Geno Vento paid several thousand dollars for the monument he's erected on the front of his famed cheesesteak shop.
Philadelphia police are searching for the Halloween Grinch who was caught on tape stealing decorations.
Police are investigating what caused a car to slam into a building in South Philadelphia Tuesday morning.
A Philadelphia special education teacher is searching for her beloved Louie. When someone stole her car in South Philadelphia, Louie, a Labrador, was in the back.
Ebola zombies, Ebola containment workers and even an Ebola soup are some ideas being thrown out there for Halloween costumes this year.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Philadelphia Tuesday morning.
It happened around 4:45 p.m. Monday at 15th Street and Passyunk Avenue.
Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect who robbed a hotel early Monday morning.
The mother has been identified by family members as 29-year-old Sheena White.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 500 block of Watkins Street.
It took more than two years and the intervention of a judge for residents affected by the 2012 water main break to receive damages from the city. But because the city's liability is capped at $500,000 under state law, the homeowners ended up being compensated for only about two thirds of their damages.
This year's grand marshal is boxing champ Bernard Hopkins, who is blown away by tens of thousands of people who showed up and honored to be a part of the event.
The incident occurred on 7th and Morris Streets.
Two college design students are volunteering their talents to bring a church building back to life.
The fire was reported around 10:15 p.m. Friday at the 2800 block of South Marshall Street.
Each customer will get a free mini donut covered in glaze and topped with rainbow Jimmies, or sprinkles.
This year, the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Police are tweaking some of the post-game traffic patterns hoping to keep the masses moving.
The iconic Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia has a new look after 84 years.
Forty-six-year-old Christopher Smith was charged with attempted murder and arson in connection with the fire on Sigel Street.
Newark Airport is under a ground delay today because of equipment issues, the FAA says.
Starting in October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events for the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
The Philadelphia Eagles will wear their Kelly Green jerseys three times in 2025, all coming against NFC East opponents.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Tredyffrin Township police said someone called in a bomb threat to Conestoga High School early Thursday morning.
Newark Airport is under a ground delay today because of equipment issues, the FAA says.
Starting in October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events for the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
The Philadelphia Eagles will wear their Kelly Green jerseys three times in 2025, all coming against NFC East opponents.
Thursday will be partly sunny across the Philadelphia area as temperatures reach the upper 70s to 80 degrees.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Starting in October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events for the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Tredyffrin Township police said someone called in a bomb threat to Conestoga High School early Thursday morning.
Firefighters responded to a fire affecting three homes in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Four years after Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, her family and neighbors are calling for reform.
Things are off to a special start for staff and faculty at East Lansdowne Elementary School as the teachers' lounge gets a surprise makeover.
Newark Airport is under a ground delay today because of equipment issues, the FAA says.
Crews are working to clean up the LandShark Bar in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after it was damaged from rough surf during Hurricane Erin.
Shawn Moir was arrested inside a parking garage at Villanova for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandfather in Vineland, New Jersey.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
A former bowling alley owner, once convicted of burning down a rival, was found guilty of plotting to kill several New Jersey officials.
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.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
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.
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.
The PPA says speed cameras along Broad Street are expected to go live in mid-September, with enforcement starting in November.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles will wear their Kelly Green jerseys three times in 2025, all coming against NFC East opponents.
Drew Allar and Andy Kotelnicki have developed quite the quarterback-coach tandem in their 18 months together.
Nolan McLean tossed eight magnificent innings Wednesday night in the Mets' 6-0 victory over the Phillies.
The racehorse named for Big Dom DiSandro could have a chance to become a Kentucky Derby contender.
The Eagles on Wednesday claimed undrafted interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin off waivers in a flurry of roster moves.
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.
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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 food truck in Kiruna, Sweden, serves cheesesteaks piled high with reindeer and moose meat. It's a nod to local traditions while taking something from Philly. The sandwiches go for $26.
Officer Craig Romanczuk was shot 11 times while trying to help someone involved in a road rage incident in late June. He was recovering at Jefferson University Hospital for weeks until finally cleared, though he still has a long road to recovery, Ray Strickland reports.
Starting in early October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events, attracting hundreds of thousands of people, including active-duty service members, veterans and tourists.
Lynzi Allen, who won the title of Miss Philadelphia's Teen earlier this year, will now be representing all of Pennsylvania in Miss America’s Teen scholarship pageant next month in Orlando.
Tredyffrin Township police officers including a K-9 unit swept Conestoga High School in search of a bomb on Thursday morning after someone called in a threat to a 911 Call Center. The school is opening on a 3-hour delay after no threat was found and the call was deemed a hoax.