Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans’ dies at 84

Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.

Feds charge Philadelphia man in shooting, armed robbery after finding DA's sentence too light

A Philadelphia man who entered a plea deal for shooting a grocery store owner is now being charged by federal prosecutors who say the sentenced handed down by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office was not strict enough.

NJ gov, mayor say official who called Jews 'brutes' should quit

Gov. Phil Murphy joined Jersey City's mayor in calling for a school board member to quit over comments she made about the shooting at a kosher market, referring to Jews as “brutes” and questioning whether the shooters had a point to make in attacking Jews.

‘Cute, I am’: Newborns dressed like Baby Yoda at Pittsburgh hospital

The Force is strong with newborns delivered at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital this holiday season, each of whom has been dressed up in Santa hats with floppy green ears to look like Baby Yoda.

Pa. waiving birth certificate fees for homeless

Pennsylvania will no longer charge homeless people a $20 fee in order to obtain their birth certificates, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday.

Policymakers order review of Pa. juvenile justice system

Gov. Tom Wolf has announced the creation of the Juvenile Justice Task Force, which will take a broad look at Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system.

Jersey City shooting highlights difficulty of stopping gun imports

Officials from states with strong gun restrictions have called for stricter firearm control in places with weaker laws to thwart traffickers, but the deadly mass shooting on a Jewish market in New Jersey shows how fruitless those efforts can be.

Wentz keeps Eagles in control of playoff hopes

Carson Wentz and the practice squad are keeping the Philadelphia Eagles in control of their playoff hopes.

Embiid has 38 points, 13 boards, Sixers beat Celtics 115-109

Joel Embiid responded to criticism from Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley with a season-high 38 points, adding 13 rebounds on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-109 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Embiid leads 76ers past Denver to stay perfect at home

Joel Embiid scored 22 points, including two key free throws with 15.3 seconds left, and Tobias Harris added 20 to keep the Philadelphia 76ers perfect at home with a 97-92 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

Carson Wentz, wife expecting first daughter after gender reveal

Baby Wentz is a girl! Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and his wife Madison announced their first child is going to be a girl.

Eagles WR Jeffery, OT Johnson injured in Giants matchup

Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery left Monday's game against the Giants with injuries. Both players were ruled out to start the second half.

Norwegian Cruise Lines sends birthday party goodies for cruise-line ‘obsessed’ boy with autism

A boy with autism who is "obsessed" with cruises asked for a Norwegian Cruise Lines-themed birthday party, so the company's CEO sent boxes full of branded goodies to help make the party extra special.