Next week, the Pennsylvania Conference for Women returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.This is the 21st year the event is gathering thousands of women into one space to inspire, invigorate, and activate.The keynote speaker roster is star-studded, starting off strong with best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning host, and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart.MORE INFORMATION | Pennsylvania Conference for Women returns to the Pennsylvania Convention CenterSome Philadelphia-based legends will be at the event as well! Emmy Award winner and star of ABC's hit show 'Abbott Elementary' Sheryl Lee Ralph will be at the event.Starting her career on Broadway, Ralph is an inspiration to many.Action News' Alicia Vitarelli has a closer look at what's to come at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in the video above.

Philadelphia is one of the rattiest cities -- but is not as ratty as it once was.Pest control company Orkin released its annual list of the 50 "rattiest" cities in America. Philadelphia ranked 7th, down from 6th place last year.The data was collected by tracking new residential rodent treatments from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.Chicago took the top spot on the list for the 10th year in a row.

Young women from Philadelphia high schools had a chance to hear from female business leaders and explore possibilities for the future.Action News anchor Sharrie Williams was among the speakers on Wednesday in Spring Garden.It was all part of the Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA Rising Women event.Organizers say it gives the students an opportunity to dream big and prepare them to succeed in the next phase of their lives.

With Election Day less than a week away, there's is a large-scale effort to make sure Pennsylvania residents get to the polls.If you live in Philadelphia, chances are good you'll get a knock on your door sometime before November 5.Live updates on the 2024 presidential electionBeyond television ads and text messaging, calling and mailers canvassers are walking the pavement to get the word out face-to-face.Timothy Freeman, a member of Unite Here Local 274, is stumping for the Democratic ticket. He's hoping to change minds in West Philadelphia."I come to the door and let them know that their vote does matter,"...

FOX 29 Meteorologist Drew Anderson heads to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philly and chats with Mariana Bergerson, Deputy Refuge Manager, Kelly Kemmerle, Environmental Education Supervisor, Carmelita Rosner, Community Engagement Specialist and Wingyi Kung, Visitor Services Specialist about the spooktastic and autumnal vibes ahead Halloween.

The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile, Jasid Palmer. Jasid is 13-year-old, 5’4” tall, weighs 105 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair; he was last seen wearing a green teal hooded jacket, dark blue sweatpants, dark green slides, and black socks.

Less than a week after a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office was gunned down in her own home, three men have been charged with her murder. Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley was shot and killed in her own Bridgeton home on Oct. 15. On...

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PHILADELPHIA PA - Philadelphia's bar scene is a vibrant tapestry of creativity and innovation, with new hot spots popping up alongside established favorites. Whether you're seeking craft cocktails, local brews, or a unique atmosphere, Philly has something to quench your thirst and ignite your senses. Philly's Coolest Bars: Where to...

Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, have announced charges against Davon Whitfield of Roslyn, Naima Scott of Abington, and Zonay Griffin of Philadelphia, each of whom are alleged leaders of an organized retail theft crew which stole merchandise, altered receipts, and made returns at TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls stores, resulting in more than $850,000 in payouts.

Bill Anderson visits Temple University to show all variety of quality jobs featured at their job fair event.

A Philadelphia resident told an Erie County judge on Tuesday he came to Erie in late September to attend a memorial service for a friend who had died. Dayquan N. Graham said he was looking for drugs, trying to get high, when authorities accused him and a co-defendant of entering a Millcreek Township...

On the final day of early voting in Philadelphia, hundreds of high schoolers marched to City Hall to commemorate casting their early votes for the first time. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin spoke with the students to get their take on the 2024 election.

Felton Hayman, 54, of Wilmington, Delaware, was sentenced Monday to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for defrauding the City of Philadelphia of nearly $150,000, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

The 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings is out now, and the top college in Pennsylvania is located right in Philadelphia. The latest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 ranking is officially out now, ranking the top colleges in the nation, writes The Wall Street Journal. Of the highest-ranking colleges in...

Broad Street now holds the title of the most dangerous street in Philadelphia. Previously, data showed that Roosevelt Boulevard was the most dangerous, but since speed cameras were put up in 2020, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) says speeding has dropped by about 90 percent, and crashes have dropped by about 35 percent.

Meteorologist Cecily Tynan took us on another edition of Zoo Adventures!Cecily Tynan got to meet bats on Wednesday.She also got the chance to see a tarantula!Watch for more Zoo Adventures below:Meteorologist Cecily Tynan meets bats, tarantula at the Philadelphia Zoo

A $1 million home budget is much different in today's housing market compared to the past. As home prices continue to rise across the Greater Philadelphia region, having a seven-digit budget isn’t getting you as far as it would in the past, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

With this lack of rain, the New Jersey Fire Service says vegetation on the ground is dry and could quickly become fuel for fires; something as small as a lit cigarette could ignite it.

PHILADELPHIA - TSA officers at Philadelphia International Airport found a loaded handgun with a bullet in the chamber inside a Pennsylvania man's carry-on bag. The troubling discovery was made Sunday at an x-ray checkpoint. The 9mm handgun was loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber. Police confiscated the...