Top Stories | Spirit Airlines shuts down; Broad Street Run weekend takes over Philly
Spirit Airlines has shut down operations immediately, canceling all flights and leaving travelers scrambling for refunds and new plans. Plus, Broad Street Run weekend is underway in Philadelphia, with runners picking up bibs and the city getting ready for one of its biggest race days of the year.
Spirit Airlines has shut down operations immediately, canceling all flights and leaving travelers scrambling for refunds and new plans. Plus, Broad Street Run weekend is underway in Philadelphia, with runners picking up bibs and the city getting ready for one of its biggest race days of the year.
Philadelphia seniors celebrate Decision Day and announce what’s next
High school seniors across Philadelphia were honored during a major Decision Day celebration recognizing the Class of 2026 and the next steps they are taking after graduation. Students announced plans to head to college, join the military, enter the workforce or take a gap year. The event, organized by the Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement, celebrated not just diplomas but determination, resilience and the choices students are making about their future. Graduates also heard practical advice and encouragement from local leaders and changemakers.
High school seniors across Philadelphia were honored during a major Decision Day celebration recognizing the Class of 2026 and the next steps they are taking after graduation. Students announced plans to head to college, join the military, enter the workforce or take a gap year. The event, organized by the Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement, celebrated not just diplomas but determination, resilience and the choices students are making about their future. Graduates also heard practical advice and encouragement from local leaders and changemakers.
FULL: Trump talks Medicare, Medicaid, Dr. Oz at Florida retirement community
President Donald Trump turned a microphone problem into a comic riff during remarks at The Villages in Florida, asking staff to "turn the mic up please" before joking he was "screaming my a-- off because the mic is no good."
President Donald Trump turned a microphone problem into a comic riff during remarks at The Villages in Florida, asking staff to "turn the mic up please" before joking he was "screaming my a-- off because the mic is no good."
Remains found near Howard Frankland Bridge identified as missing USF student Nahida Bristy
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
May Day protesters march through Center City Philadelphia
Thousands of workers and rights advocates marched through Center City Philadelphia on Friday for May Day, celebrating International Workers Day.
Thousands of workers and rights advocates marched through Center City Philadelphia on Friday for May Day, celebrating International Workers Day.
FULL: Pres. Trump speaks to seniors at Florida retirement community
President Trump participates in an event with seniors at The Villages retirement community in Florida.
President Trump participates in an event with seniors at The Villages retirement community in Florida.
Broad Street Run race weekend kicks off with bib pickup
The annual Broad Street Run is on Sunday, May 3. But Friday was bib pickup at the Philadelphia Convention Center
The annual Broad Street Run is on Sunday, May 3. But Friday was bib pickup at the Philadelphia Convention Center
Spirit Airlines moving toward shutdown
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million bailout from the federal government.
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million bailout from the federal government.
Flyers Fan Catches Cam York's Hockey Stick at Game 6
A lucky Flyers fan caught Cam York's hockey stick after Cam scored the game-winning goal to send the Flyers to the 2nd Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A lucky Flyers fan caught Cam York's hockey stick after Cam scored the game-winning goal to send the Flyers to the 2nd Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Flyers fan recounts moment he caught Cam York's stick after OT goal
The Flyers advanced to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after an exciting overtime goal in Game 6 by Cam York, who launched his stick into the stands in celebration. The fan who grabbed the stick joined FOX 29's Jenn Fred on Philadelphia LIVE.
The Flyers advanced to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after an exciting overtime goal in Game 6 by Cam York, who launched his stick into the stands in celebration. The fan who grabbed the stick joined FOX 29's Jenn Fred on Philadelphia LIVE.
Spirit Airlines moves toward shutdown after rescue deal collapses
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million government lifeline, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million government lifeline, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Meta CEO warns more layoffs possible, blames capital spending for AI
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg blamed AI and capital spending for recent layoffs and said more could be coming.
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg blamed AI and capital spending for recent layoffs and said more could be coming.
USDA issues health alert for frozen pizza sold nationwide at Aldi stores due Salmonella concerns
A health alert has been issued by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for a frozen pizza brand sold nationwide at Aldi stores because of possible Salmonella contamination.
A health alert has been issued by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for a frozen pizza brand sold nationwide at Aldi stores because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Nancy Guthrie: May 1 marks three months since mom of "Today" host disappeared
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for three months after authorities say she was taken from her southern Arizona home against her will.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for three months after authorities say she was taken from her southern Arizona home against her will.
Delta passenger tries to open door on Atlanta tarmac
A Delta Air Lines passenger tried opening the plane door while on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
A Delta Air Lines passenger tried opening the plane door while on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Speeding driver causes crash outside Independence Charter School in Center City
A high-speed crash at 16th and Lombard left two people hospitalized with serious injuries after a car ran a red light and struck a Land Rover and a pedestrian, according to police.
A high-speed crash at 16th and Lombard left two people hospitalized with serious injuries after a car ran a red light and struck a Land Rover and a pedestrian, according to police.
Texas plane crash kills 5; plane destroyed by post-impact fire, NTSB says
Five people have been killed in a plane crash overnight in the Wimberley area. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and says a post-impact fire destroyed the plane.
Five people have been killed in a plane crash overnight in the Wimberley area. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and says a post-impact fire destroyed the plane.
US gas prices continue to climb as Strait of Hormuz standoff persists
As Iran and the U.S. Navy continues their standoff on the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices across the country continue to climb.
As Iran and the U.S. Navy continues their standoff on the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices across the country continue to climb.
Long awaited bus terminal opens in Center City
Philadelphia’s Center City bus terminal reopened for the first time in more than three years, offering new amenities and shelter for riders.
Philadelphia’s Center City bus terminal reopened for the first time in more than three years, offering new amenities and shelter for riders.
Ford extends employee pricing to all customers for America at 250: 'You pay what we pay'
The move extends employee pricing to customers on most new 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles under the same value provided to Ford employees.
The move extends employee pricing to customers on most new 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles under the same value provided to Ford employees.