Wawa Welcome America 2026: What to expect from this year's historic July 4th celebration in Philly

Welcome America has announced the first round of programming for the 2026 Wawa Welcome America festival, which will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a 16-day lineup of historic events, expanded parades, and more fireworks than ever before.

Top NHL prospect and Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault

Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, a freshman center and the presumptive top pick in this summer’s NHL draft, has been charged with felony assault following an incident on Jan. 31.

Icy Delaware River causing delays for barges delivering road salt to Philadelphia

As the laborious effort to remove snow and ice from Philadelphia's streets approaches two weeks, city officials say the frozen Delaware River is causing trouble for barges delivering road salt crucial for snow cleanup. 

Ice on Delaware River causing delays for barges delivering road salt to Philadelphia
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As the laborious effort to remove snow and ice from Philadelphia's streets stretches to nearly two weeks, city officials say the frozen Delaware River is causing trouble for barges delivering road salt crucial for snow clean up. 

Emergency crews evacuate patients and battle blaze at Pennsylvania hospital

Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a hospital Wednesday night in Pennsylvania as fire engulfed part of the facility, according to officials.

Nancy Guthrie: Savannah Guthrie, siblings make emotional plea for proof their mom is alive
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In an emotional video, “Today" host Savannah Guthrie & her siblings pleaded for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, missing from Tucson since Jan. 31. Addressing ransom note reports, the family said they're “ready to talk" but demand proof of life.

Hosts for Hospitals offers relief for families in need
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As Philadelphia prepares for a surge of visitors in 2026, families traveling for specialized medical care are facing high costs and limited options for lodging. One local nonprofit is stepping in to help, connecting these families with affordable places to stay.

Chester boy paralyzed in hit-and-run: One year later
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The family of a little boy paralyzed from a hit-and-run in Chester celebrates his progress on the one year anniversary of the accident.

Students fight to keep Lankenau High School open
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Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School faces possible closure, prompting strong community efforts to keep it open.

Norristown police SUV strikes naked man during response; officer on leave
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Norristown police say an officer struck a naked man with a police vehicle while responding to reports of a person blocking traffic and damaging cars at Stanbridge and West Airy streets on Wednesday, Feb. 4. 

Norristown officer hits naked man with police car; investigation underway

Norristown police responded to an incident involving a naked man obstructing traffic, resulting in a police vehicle striking the person and a subsequent investigation.

Nancy Guthrie: Trump directs federal law enforcement to assist in Pima County search

President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 4 that he's directing "all federal law enforcement" to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31.