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Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasize support for VP Harris at union event
PHILADELPHIA - Dozens of men and women from the building trades came out to wholeheartedly support Kamala Harris for president Friday morning - but it quickly turned into a plea for Harris to pick Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to be her running mate. At the rally, chants of "Harris, Harris,...
West Nile in chickens, Delaware at Olympics, random acts of kindness
Good morning, First State! Enjoy your day of rest … and if it is decidedly not a day you are able to rest, I hope it’s still a good one. One thing’s for sure, it will be a hot one. Temps are expected to hit 90 today in the Wilmington area with no rain...
Vic Fangio Already Going at Players in Eagles Camp
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially opened up training camp, providing fans with a first look at this team in action. There's plenty of new faces that the Philly faithful are excited to see in action, like Saquon Barkley and Bryce Huff, but there's been some changes on the sidelines as well.
East Orange student, teacher study history where it happened
An East Orange High School teacher and student got the chance to study history where it was made in Philadelphia. Tracey Prince, a world history teacher at East Orange STEM Academy, and student Rouselene Folas, participated in the first-ever Young People’s Continental Congress created by the National History Day (NHD) organization.
Gabby Giffords joins top Democrats in Philly to campaign for VP Kamala Harris, discuss gun violence
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With just 103 days until November's election, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is hitting the Philadelphia area hard. On Thursday, campaign officials talked about gun violence, which will be a key campaign issue for Harris if she secures the Democratic nomination. Democratic lawmakers and supporters of the campaign met at the Salt and Light Church Thursday in Kingsessing – an area that has seen two mass shootings almost exactly a year apart. The latest saw one person killed and eight injured on the Fourth of July.The lawmakers were joined by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt in...
Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker Spotted in Philadelphia, PA
Heads up Kardashian and Blink-182 fans! Kourtney and Travis Barker have been spotted hanging out together in Philadelphia recently. The couple has been head over heels for each other since they started dating back in February of 2021 and now the happily married couple has been glued to the hip ever since.
VP prospects Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer to campaign for Harris in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris at an event in Pennsylvania on Monday. It will be the first time Shapiro, who is widely considered to be on Harris’ shortlist of running mates, has campaigned for Harris since President Joe Biden exited the race and she became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB’s best
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball. The Phillies returned home for the first time since the All-Star...
King of Prussia Mom Reunites with Man Who Assisted Her During Roadside Delivery
King of Prussia mom Andrenna Reid reunited with Robert Stenger, the Pennsylvania Turnpike employee who assisted her during a roadside delivery last month. King of Prussia mom Andrenna Reid reunited with the Pennsylvania Turnpike employee who assisted her during a roadside delivery last month, according to a staff report from 6abc.
Grading Travis Konecny’s New Blockbuster Flyers Contract
After signing a massive new contract on Thursday afternoon, Travis Konecny has effectively become a member of the Philadelphia Flyers for life. Konecny, 27, signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension ($8.75 million AAV) that will kick in following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season and will keep him in the Orange and Black through his 36th birthday.
‘Diaper Crew’ accused of more than 2 dozen dollar and drug store thefts across Philadelphia
Philadelphia police arrested three men and expect to charge a fourth in a retail theft operation that targeted dollar and drug stores throughout the city. Police call them the “Diaper Crew.”
Phillies deal OF Pache, RP Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star OF Hays
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache, in a deal between the East Division leaders in both leagues. The starting center fielder in the 2023 All-Star Game for...
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
Ex-Philadelphia Eagles running back gets WWE tryout
Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson made appearances at this past April’s WrestleMania in Philadelphia, and now it looks like another former Eagles player could be gearing up for a much longer run with the WWE. Per PWInsider.com, former Philadelphia running back Elijah Holyfield, who is the son of boxing...
USA TODAY Names Philadelphia ‘Most Walkable City to Visit’ for Second Consecutive Year
In Philadelphia, only 2.4 miles separate Penn’s Landing and the Schuylkill River Trail, with the ability to walk from one end of Center City to the other in just 50 minutes. For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia has been voted the “Most Walkable City to Visit” in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest.
Orioles trade Hays to Phillies for Domínguez and Pache
The Orioles made a significant change to their outfield, surrendering one of their longest tenured players, and fortified the bullpen earlier today by consummating their first trade approaching Tuesday’s deadline. Austin Hays was dealt to the Phillies for reliever Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Minor league pitcher Levi...
Missing fisherman found dead in Delaware River in Philadelphia
A family is looking for answers after a missing fisherman was pulled from the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday.Chopper 6 was overhead around 3:30 p.m. as marine units found the victim near the Linden Avenue boat ramp.He has been identified by family as 42-year-old Darnell Dogan."Oh my God, this is so hard. This is so hard," said Dogan's mother, Juanita Johnson.Video from Chopper 6, which we are not airing, showed some kind of material around Dogan's wrists.Police say an autopsy will now be conducted and homicide investigators are working the case.Dogan, who was an avid fisherman from Frankford,...
A Star Wars Burlesque Show Is In Philadelphia For A Limited Time
Are you looking for a night out with your fellow Jedi friends in the Philadelphia area? Star Wars fans are super passionate and will never miss an opportunity to talk about the classic movie franchise and this is for sure a brand new experience for members of the fan base.
This is the version of Nick Castellanos the Phillies need
The MLB season is back in full swing, and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies are looking to continue their success from the first half of the season. This is the time that players need to dial in and play their best baseball for the playoff push. If you go back to...
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