Pedestrian hit by car, tractor-trailer; driver suspected of DUI
Driver suspected of DUI struck a pedestrian in East Norriton Twp., who was then hit by a tractor-trailer while injured on the road. Both drivers stayed at the scene Sunday…
Brazilian Day Festival Brings Culture and Community to Spruce Street Harbor Park
Brazilian Day festival at Spruce Street Harbor Park drew diverse crowds with samba music, traditional food, and capoeira, celebrating Brazilian culture ahead of Independence Day.
Ritz Five Theater reopens in Philadelphia’s Old City after closure
The Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia’s Old City section has reopened, just in time for Labor Day weekend. In a post on social media Friday, the theater announced it…
Mom speaks out after teen dies from brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina
Moises Ponce Mendoza, a 17-year-old from Burlington, North Carolina, died Monday after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba. His family is still seeking answers about where and how he became infected.…
Woman killed, another critically injured in West Philadelphia crash
A 25-year-old woman lost her life, and a 24-year-old woman suffered critical injuries early Saturday morning after their vehicle struck a pillar along West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, according to…
Family Reunion Tradition Brings Generations Together at Ventnor Beach for 30 Years
The sands of time have scattered across a sprawling family tree, setting the scene for a rowdy reunion that brings the Damiani family back to the beach each year. It…
Miracle rescue: 2 pulled alive from Nepal flood debris after 10 days
Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations on Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods swept through the country. Teams continued searching for thousands…
Celebration honors the Constitution’s history at ‘Firstival’ event
As summer winds down this weekend, celebrations marking America 250 continue across Philadelphia with energy and excitement. The National Constitution Center joined in the festivities by hosting its own “Firstival”…
Woman’s 1907 remains identified 15 years after discovery
New Castle County Police announced that a collaborative effort involving investigators, professors, and the community led to the identification of human remains found in a wooded area of Wilmington 15…
Lea Salonga Makes History as First Filipina with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, capping a celebrated career that has spanned Broadway, music, and…