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SEPTA service cuts to affect 52,000 students, worrying parents
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
Hurricane Erin triggers tropical storm warning for N.J., Del. beaches
Hurricane Erin continues its northerly track and is set to deliver impacts to the beaches in New Jersey and Delaware.
Philadelphia man accused of trying to traffic teenage girl for sex in Pittsburgh
A man from Philadelphia is accused of driving a teenage girl to Pittsburgh to have sex with another man for money.
Del. native Aubrey Plaza wears "Philly is a women's sports town" shirt to WNBA game
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Hurricane Erin sparks beach erosion concerns for Jersey Shore towns
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
What buses, trains is SEPTA cutting? Details about fares, schedules
SEPTA riders will start to feel the cuts on Aug. 24, when dozens of bus routes are eliminated or shortened, among other changes.
1 person dead, another injured in shooting in Kensington, police say
A shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood has left one person dead and another person injured on Wednesday night, police said.
How to get back to a regular sleep schedule ahead of back-to-school season
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Borromini, Stephen Starr's new Philly restaurant, opens next week
Borromini, Stephen Starr's new Italian restaurant in Philadelphia, opens next week in Rittenhouse Square.
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Hurricane Erin prompts multiple weather alerts for New Jersey and Delaware beaches
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as Hurricane Erin continues to move north.
Philadelphia police officers build connections with youth at basketball game
At the Youth Violence Prevention Basketball game at the Christy Rec Center on Wednesday, Philadelphia police officers connected with kids through basketball. Reporter Siafa Lewis has the story from West Philadelphia.
Jersey Shore communities brace for flooding, rough surf from Hurricane Erin
Families in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Wednesday said they were enjoying time together even though they couldn't go in the ocean because of rough surf from Hurricane Erin. Shore communities are bracing for flooding from the storm, which is not expected to make landfall.
Meet the Philadelphia area contestants for Survivor 49, premiering in September
Get ready Survivor fans, the hit reality show announced the 18 new castaways who will be competing when the 49th edition of the series premieres in September. We'll have some local players to cheer on this season. Nicole Mazullo, originally from Long Island, New York, currently calls Philly home and Jawan Pitts is from Salem, New Jersey. Let’s meet our hometown contestants.
Reed Blankenship talks battle for starting safety position on final day of Eagles training camp
Sydney Brown and Andrew Mukuba are currently battling for the other starting safety spot alongside Blankenship.
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Hurricane Erin triggers tropical storm warning for N.J., Del. beaches
Hurricane Erin continues its northerly track and is set to deliver impacts to the beaches in New Jersey and Delaware.
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How to get back to a regular sleep schedule ahead of back-to-school season
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby School District buys former Delaware County Memorial Hospital site
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
New program honors CHOP doctor killed while riding bike
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
Road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours for Philly 10k
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.
Temple prepares to open new hospital for women and families in Northeast
Temple Health will move labor and delivery services and other women's health care to a new hospital in Northeast Philadelphia.
Raccoon killed by dog in Burlington County, New Jersey, park tests positive for rabies
A raccoon that was killed by a dog earlier this week in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to the Burlington County Health Department.
Free pop-up health clinic is coming to West Philly this weekend
Anyone with a medical concern or need is welcome to the free medical, dental, and vision pop-up health clinic this weekend in Philadelphia.
Legionella bacteria detected at Berks County, Pennsylvania buildings
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
N.J. educator prepares for dream trip to Philippines after breast cancer fight
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
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Del. native Aubrey Plaza wears "Philly is a women's sports town" shirt to WNBA game
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Phillies cap off sweep of Mariners with 20-hit, 11-run clobbering
Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Max Kepler and Bryson Stott combined for 14 hits and 10 RBIs in the Phillies' 11-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
Realmuto, Schwarber homer as Phillies beat Mariners 6-4 for third straight win
J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help lift the Phillies over the Mariners.
Bat made famous in NJ Little Leaguer's celebratory flip is put up for auction as benefit
Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old Little League player from New Jersey, is auctioning the bat he used during a controversial bat flip.
Phillies benefit a 3rd time on catcher's interference call, this one against Mariners
For the third time in less than a month, the Philadelphia Phillies were on the positive end of a catcher's interference call.
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Meet the woman making move-in day at Widener University feel like home
At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
Former student athletes come together to honor legendary Philly track coach
Coach Fred Rosenfeld wasn't just a record-breaking track and field coach — he was a mentor, motivator, and a lifeline to hundreds of young athletes across the city.
Gospel karaoke brings community and praise to Camden streets
In Camden, New Jersey, a growing monthly event is reimagining karaoke with a faith-filled twist, and people are taking notice.
78-year-old seamstress shop gets storefront makeover after city grant
Garris Fabrics & Fashion is one of the first businesses to complete a storefront improvement initiative led by the city and a nonprofit.
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Philadelphia International Airport gears up for a busy travel year ahead in 2026
Philly will be in the spotlight in 2026. Here's what's new and approved ahead of all of the big 2026 events.
Hidden history underneath Carpenters' Hall reveals Founding Fathers' favorite snack
A 250-year-old discovery in the heart of Philadelphia is revealing a food staple that also helped pave the city's streets.
Fashion District selected as Philly's 2026 World Cup volunteer center
Fashion District Philadelphia will be the site of a FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer center, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced.
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SEPTA service cuts to affect 52,000 students, worrying parents
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
Hurricane Erin triggers tropical storm warning for N.J., Del. beaches
Hurricane Erin continues its northerly track and is set to deliver impacts to the beaches in New Jersey and Delaware.
Philadelphia man accused of trying to traffic teenage girl for sex in Pittsburgh
A man from Philadelphia is accused of driving a teenage girl to Pittsburgh to have sex with another man for money.
Del. native Aubrey Plaza wears "Philly is a women's sports town" shirt to WNBA game
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Hurricane Erin sparks beach erosion concerns for Jersey Shore towns
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
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1 person dead, another injured in shooting in Kensington, police say
A shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood has left one person dead and another person injured on Wednesday night, police said.
How to get back to a regular sleep schedule ahead of back-to-school season
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Annual Kids 4 Kids bake stand turns heartbreak into hope in Glen Mills
Delaware County children spent part of their summer behind a table filled with cupcakes, cookies, and cake pops, for a good cause.
Philadelphia Zoo welcomes 9 more critically endangered Galápagos tortoises
Take a look at these nine baby Galápagos tortoises. The Philadelphia Zoo is proud that the critically endangered species is now thriving.
SEPTA service cuts to affect 52,000 students, worrying parents
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
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Hurricane Erin sparks beach erosion concerns for Jersey Shore towns
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Customers design their own necklaces, bracelets at new N.J. charm bar
Chatterbox, on Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey, allows customers to create their own unique pieces of jewelry.
Bat made famous in NJ Little Leaguer's celebratory flip is put up for auction as benefit
Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old Little League player from New Jersey, is auctioning the bat he used during a controversial bat flip.
Video shows 6-year-old girl coming face-to-face with bear in New Jersey
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
Rutgers University's new athletic director Keli Zinn is "going after the best"
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
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Del. native Aubrey Plaza wears "Philly is a women's sports town" shirt to WNBA game
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
This Philly high school once again made Top 10 on U.S. News rankings
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
N.J., Del. beaches prohibit swimming as Erin moves closer to East Coast
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 dies at 86
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Crash on I-95 stemmed from police chase in Wilmington; 2 men arrested
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
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How to get back to a regular sleep schedule ahead of back-to-school season
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby School District buys former Delaware County Memorial Hospital site
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
New program honors CHOP doctor killed while riding bike
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
Road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours for Philly 10k
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.
Temple prepares to open new hospital for women and families in Northeast
Temple Health will move labor and delivery services and other women's health care to a new hospital in Northeast Philadelphia.
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Lansdowne Theater will reopen with a new mission after nearly 40 years
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Reading Terminal Market CEO says SEPTA cuts threaten jobs, food access
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pa. residents seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online
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.
Philly boxing gym owner overcame heavyweight battles before giving back
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.
With new Taylor Swift music on the way, Manayunk store enters new era
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
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SEPTA service cuts to affect 52,000 students, worrying parents
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
Philly prepares for more cars on roads with SEPTA cuts looming
Philadelphia is telling residents and commuters to figure out their travel plans now with SEPTA cuts coming soon.
As SEPTA cuts loom, Montgomery County leaders and riders raise concerns
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija said the county will be hit hard economically by the looming SEPTA cuts.
Drivers brace for slower commutes after SEPTA cuts
Cuts to SEPTA across the Philadelphia region are likely to make commutes slower and traffic worse.
Road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours for Philly 10k
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.
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Del. native Aubrey Plaza wears "Philly is a women's sports town" shirt to WNBA game
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Phillies cap off sweep of Mariners with 20-hit, 11-run clobbering
Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Max Kepler and Bryson Stott combined for 14 hits and 10 RBIs in the Phillies' 11-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
Realmuto, Schwarber homer as Phillies beat Mariners 6-4 for third straight win
J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help lift the Phillies over the Mariners.
Bat made famous in NJ Little Leaguer's celebratory flip is put up for auction as benefit
Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old Little League player from New Jersey, is auctioning the bat he used during a controversial bat flip.
Phillies benefit a 3rd time on catcher's interference call, this one against Mariners
For the third time in less than a month, the Philadelphia Phillies were on the positive end of a catcher's interference call.
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Del. native Aubrey Plaza wears "Philly is a women's sports town" shirt to WNBA game
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Lansdowne Theater will reopen with a new mission after nearly 40 years
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Thousands of Taylor Swift tickets illegally resold by broker, FTC alleges
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Terence Stamp, star in "Superman" films, dies at 87
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Manayunk Restaurant Week returns after a 5-year break with 20 participants
From Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2025, at least 20 Manayunk businesses will have deals and specials for guests.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia school district helping mold future trade workers with 5-day CTE camp
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
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.
High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
East Norriton students hold cleanup event for environment
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Hurricane Erin prompts multiple weather alerts for New Jersey and Delaware beaches
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as Hurricane Erin continues to move north.
Philadelphia police officers build connections with youth at basketball game
At the Youth Violence Prevention Basketball game at the Christy Rec Center on Wednesday, Philadelphia police officers connected with kids through basketball. Reporter Siafa Lewis has the story from West Philadelphia.
Jersey Shore communities brace for flooding, rough surf from Hurricane Erin
Families in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Wednesday said they were enjoying time together even though they couldn't go in the ocean because of rough surf from Hurricane Erin. Shore communities are bracing for flooding from the storm, which is not expected to make landfall.
Meet the Philadelphia area contestants for Survivor 49, premiering in September
Get ready Survivor fans, the hit reality show announced the 18 new castaways who will be competing when the 49th edition of the series premieres in September. We'll have some local players to cheer on this season. Nicole Mazullo, originally from Long Island, New York, currently calls Philly home and Jawan Pitts is from Salem, New Jersey. Let’s meet our hometown contestants.
Reed Blankenship talks battle for starting safety position on final day of Eagles training camp
Sydney Brown and Andrew Mukuba are currently battling for the other starting safety spot alongside Blankenship.