Coaches, players celebrate as new turf football field opens in South Philadelphia
Coaches, players and families said they were happy to see a new turf football field open at Vare Recreation Center Tuesday in South Philadelphia.
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Coaches, players and families said they were happy to see a new turf football field open at Vare Recreation Center Tuesday in South Philadelphia.
The sound of screeching sirens and roaring engines filled the air in South Philadelphia as the city celebrated the Hero Thrill Show.
The sound of screeching sirens and roaring engines filled the air in South Philadelphia as the city celebrated the Hero Trill Show. The community came to see cool stunts, but this event has always been about helping the families of fallen first responders. Ross DiMattei reports.
Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar, Marsha's, named for an LGBTQ+ pioneer, celebrated its grand opening on Friday.
Two Philadelphia restaurants, Mawn and Meetinghouse, were named among the 50 best in America by The New York Times.
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.
SEPTA must reverse all the cuts it has already made to service in the Philadelphia area and cannot make any more reductions, a judge ruled Thursday. The transit authority is allowed to move forward with fare hikes under the ruling. Reporter Kerri Corrado has the latest.
FanDuel has stepped up to sponsor express SEPTA trains and free rides on the Broad Street Line for fans leaving the Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys game Thursday night.
The Eagles are going green in more ways than one. Eagles mascot Swoop, team cheerleaders and Eagles legend Vinny Curry joined school children in South Philly to kick off a community greening project. Volunteers planted trees at the South Philadelphia Super Site at 10th and Bigler. Meanwhile, students from D. Newlin Fell School ran football drills on the field.
Two of our favorite mascots helped reveal a fresh new look at the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Philadelphia's Labor Day Parade is in its 38th year and continues to draw thousands of union members, national labor leaders and working families.
The first set of drastic SEPTA cuts went into effect Sunday, leaving riders around the Philadelphia area to face long lines, delays and uncertainty.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The sunny skies made for perfect weather for a festival. Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia. Ray Strickland reports how the event also helped kids prepare for school.
Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia that also helped kids prepare for school.
A third suspect was arrested in connection with the mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood that left three people dead and nine others wounded in July.
Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! as part of a new partnership with Philadelphia-based distillery Stateside Brands.
A shooting on the 600 block of Mountain Street in South Philadelphia Tuesday night left one man dead and another man injured.
The city has announced a heap of road closures and parking restrictions for the Philly 10K that residents planning to leave their homes on Sunday will want to be aware of.
Fans said getting to games in South Philadelphia will be more difficult after SEPTA enacts drastic public transit cuts.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team played at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles-Cleveland Browns Week 2 preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday
It's a new era for Taylor Swift ... and also in South Philadelphia. Chopper 3 was over the former Wells Fargo Center on Thursday as crews were attaching its new name to the building: Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Lincoln Financial Field came alive Sunday night as the Philadelphia Eagles took the field for an open practice. For many fans, it was an affordable opportunity to see the Birds in person.
Philadelphia police are asking for help with finding a man wanted in connection with the Grays Ferry mass shooting that left three dead and nine injured on July 7.
South Philadelphia was buzzing during Thursday's Eagles game, even though it's still the preseason.
Protesters rallied and marched in Philly on Saturday after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minnesota.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
You will need the umbrella all day and a plan on little extra drive time due to wet roads.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
Protesters rallied and marched in Philly on Saturday after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minnesota.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
You will need the umbrella all day and a plan on little extra drive time due to wet roads.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Protesters rallied and marched in Philly on Saturday after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minnesota.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Saving Grace Ministries is among a growing number of nonprofits nationwide struggling to achieve their goals due to rising costs.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
MLB on Friday suspended free agent outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with the Phillies, 80 games for a failed PED test.
The Philadelphia Eagles hope Jalen Hurts' winning traits will lead the franchise to a second straight Super Bowl championship.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
Protesters against ICE marched down Market Street in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 10. The "ICE Out for Good" demonstration happened days after an ICE agent in Minnesota shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Watch the latest coverage from Chopper 3.
The Philadelphia area will be blanketed with about an inch of rain and could hear a few rumbles of thunder on your Saturday. Tammie Souza has more on this NEXT Weather Alert.
Eagles fans didn't hold back when asked how they feel about Sunday's wild-card game against the 49ers.
You will need the umbrella all day and a plan on little extra drive time due to wet roads. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A sports field in Delaware County has been shut down after police say off-road vehicles tore up the grass, causing thousands of dollars in damages. Ross DiMattei reports.