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The women behind the movement: Philly Girls Jump putting double Dutch on map With their group Philly Girls Jump, Tanisha Rinehardt and Rasheedah Mclean are making a positive impact in their community by putting double Dutch on the map. 37M ago

Trump expected to announce VP pick today as RNC gets underway Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate on Monday, sources said. 37M ago

Pennsylvania delegates prep for Republican National Convention Pennsylvania delegates discuss how Republicans are feeling after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and heading into their convention in Milwaukee. 11H ago

Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial in deliberations for 2nd day The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors. updated 11M ago

Philadelphia faith community reacts to attempted assassination of Donald Trump A week after President Biden visited a Mount Airy church, Bishop Louis Felton said he doesn't condone the violence against former President Donald Trump. 16H ago

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Searing heat returns to Philadelphia region this week as unusually hot summer continues The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s. 11H ago

Philadelphia under excessive heat warning through Wednesday; air quality alert in effect Monday A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees. 16H ago

Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Arts Festival draws large crowds at 30th annual event From artwork to woodwork, the Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Arts Festival is showcasing artists with a wide range of talents all weekend long. Jul 13

Trenton father killed in carjacking attempt while children were inside of vehicle A suspect remains at large following a fatal carjacking attempt Friday night that took the life of a young father. The shooting victim was later identified as Johny Emmanuel Cruz-Rodriguez. Jul 13

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Searing heat returns to Philadelphia region this week as unusually hot summer continues The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s. 11H ago

Wet start to the weekend; conditions will dry out ahead of heat wave Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out. Jul 13

Some relief from the heat on Friday in Philadelphia, chance for showers into the weekend Friday will bring below-normal temperatures and a chance for rain to the Philadelphia region. Jul 12

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Doctor restores mobility to teenage scoliosis patient with groundbreaking procedure A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery. Jul 12

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in Delaware County A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024. Jul 11

Where to find cooling centers in Philly and the surrounding counties To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey. Jul 9

$1 billion donation will make Johns Hopkins medical school free for most Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school. Jul 8

Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons. Jul 8

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Hollydell Ice Arena in New Jersey brings chills during sweltering temperatures Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community. Jul 10

Headstone salesman accused of defrauding customers out of $1.5 million An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones. Jul 10

Sheetz now delivers beer in Pennsylvania Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday. Jul 9

What's open and closed on July 4th across the Philadelphia region While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley. Jul 4

Atlantic City prepares for crowds ahead of July 4 holiday Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday. Jul 1

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I-676 westbound blocked after tractor-trailer crash; how to get around closure A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia. Jul 11

Tolls on Ben Franklin Bridge, 3 other bridges between Pa., NJ set to increase Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined. Jul 10

Moving Philadelphia's intercity bus terminal to Old City would be "terrible," residents say Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday. Jul 9

Speed cameras added to I-95 construction zone in Newark, Delaware Starting later in July 2024, speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket. Jul 9

New bill will require Philly tow truck drivers to collect photo evidence Starting in September in Philadelphia, tow companies will be required to collect photographic evidence of parking violations for vehicles they tow. Jul 9

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Argentina wins record Copa America title, beats Colombia after Messi gets hurt Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal. 2H ago

Philadelphia Phillies allow 8 home runs in 18-3 loss to Oakland Athletics The Phillies failed to extend their club record of 62 victories before the All-Star Game and match the 1973 and '74 Dodgers for the most NL wins before the break. 18H ago

Carlos Alcaraz tops Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon for 4th Slam title The Spaniard won his first Slam title at the 2022 U.S. Open as a teenager, and no man ever has collected more Slam hardware before turning 22 than he has. 23H ago

Harper, Turner homer and Phillies beat A's 11-5 to give Phillips the win in first career start Tyler Phillips pitched into the seventh inning in his first career start, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit two of Philadelphia's four home runs and the Phillies defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-5. Jul 13

Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale. Jul 13

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Shannen Doherty, "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" star, dies at 53 Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015. Jul 14

Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dies at age 76 Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos. Jul 13

Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case dismissed in "Rust" shooting Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors. Jul 12

A "semi-charmed" kind of weekend in Philadelphia – things to do in the region From Friday to Sunday, from Philly to the Jersey Shore, there are tons of activities going on to get you outside and sure to keep you entertained. Check out our latest weekend guide! Jul 12

Southwest adds flights to handle Taylor Swift fans for U.S. shows this fall Southwest is adding more than 10 flights to its schedule, citing demand from Swifties traveling to see the pop star in concert. Jul 11

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Brotherly Love Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease Ukee Washington reports. Dec 14, 2022 02:51

Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence Natasha Brown reports. Oct 19, 2022 01:48

Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma Natasha Brown reports. Oct 19, 2022 01:59

Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens Natasha Brown reports. Oct 5, 2022 02:25

Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey Ukee Washington reports. Sep 28, 2022 02:07

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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. Jun 28

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. Jun 21

Philadelphia senior Ylaine Zhu wins Gates Scholarship, will attend Drexel on full ride Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars. Jun 14

Philadelphia student makes history as Preparatory Charter School's first-ever Yale-bound student After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it. Jun 7

Real-life karate kid from Pennsylvania making name for herself on the mat Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts. May 31

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