Pennsylvania

Phoenix Wheel comes home to Chester County after more than 130 years

April 3, 2026 10:39pm EDT

The Phoenix Wheel was built in the late 1880s, before operating on the Asbury Park boardwalk for nearly a century.

PECO workers in Philly threaten strike as contract talks stall with IBEW Local 614

April 3, 2026 7:32pm EDT

The Philadelphia union representing roughly 1,500 PECO workers is at the bargaining table trying to reach a contract deal with the biggest power company in the region.

Chosen 300 Ministries provide meals, groceries and free haircuts in Philly on Good Friday

April 3, 2026 4:25pm EDT

Chosen 300 Ministries in Philadelphia provided extra support on Good Friday, including meals, free haircuts, and groceries, to help the community during the Easter season.

From Helsinki to Havertown, 30-year hockey tradition lives on

April 3, 2026 3:55pm EDT

The Haverford Hawks youth hocket team is hosting more than 41 players from Finland this weekend for an annual tournament.

Man charged in stabbing of Planet Fitness employee in Montgomery County

April 3, 2026 1:19pm EDT

A Philadelphia man is accused of stabbing a Planet Fitness employee during a physical altercation on Thursday. The suspect had previously been banned from entering the gym, police say.

Are dyed Easter eggs safe to eat? What you need to know this Sunday

April 3, 2026 11:44am EDT

Before you eat those colorful Easter eggs, experts say there are a few important safety rules to keep in mind.

Philadelphia weather: Easter weekend forecast has rain, possible record-breaking temps

April 3, 2026 8:05am EDT

An unsettled Easter weekend will see temperatures hop into the 80s before rain on Sunday brings temperatures back down.

Hatboro police searching for driver accused of striking juvenile bicyclist

April 3, 2026 6:45am EDT

Police say video shows the black SUV briefly stop after striking the young biker before pulling away. They're asking for the public to help find the vehicle and identify the driver.

Dog shot during Chester rampage faces surgery as BVSPCA seeks donation

April 2, 2026 8:36pm EDT

The Chester community is supporting a family dog named Diamond, who was critically injured during a violent incident that left three people dead, as she undergoes treatment and faces a long recovery.

Loose peacock spotted in Lower Moreland; police monitoring area

April 2, 2026 6:27pm EDT

A peacock was spotted roaming around a neighborhood in Lower Moreland Township Thursday afternnon.

US Army's top uniformed officer asked to step down amid ongoing Iran war

April 2, 2026 3:14pm EDT

Representatives from 35 nations gathered Thursday morning to discuss diplomatic solutions in reopening the strait, while the U.N. is looking to use 'all necessary measures' to continue shipping.

Archbishop Perez says he's feeling 'just fine' after fainting while celebrating mass

April 2, 2026 2:12pm EDT

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez is recovering after fainting while celebrating mass on Thursday. 

Bucks County man sentenced for drugging, raping a dozen women

April 2, 2026 12:52pm EDT

A Bucks County serial rapist was sentenced on Wednesday to decades in state prison following a guilty plea in December. 

3-year-old boy suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound at South Philly apartment

April 2, 2026 9:27am EDT

A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after police say he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at a Philadelphia Housing Authority apartment late Wednesday night in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood.