Driver arrested after fatally striking motorcyclist while attempting to flee car meetup: officials

A driver who was trying to make a getaway from a car meetup early Saturday morning drove through a red light and fatally hit a motorcyclist. That driver was arrested after a brief foot chase and is facing charges, officials said.

These states now require cursive to be taught in schools

Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.

Philadelphia strike: Contract negotiations between DC 33, city resume as strike continues

As the District Council 33 strike against the City of Philadelphia enters its fifth day, officials on both sides agree to resume contract negotiations in order to reach an acceptable agreement.

Mass shooting at Philadelphia bar leaves 8 hurt, 2 critically injured
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Philadelphia police now say that a total of eight people were hurt in Saturday morning's shooting at a bar and lounge in South Philadelphia.

Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 8 people hurt

Eight people were hurt when gunfire broke out at a bar and lounge in South Philadelphia shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday morning.

Thousands turn out to celebrate 4th of July in Philadelphia despite ongoing DC 33 strike

People gathered in Philadelphia to celebrate the birth of the country, despite the continuing District Council 33 strike for fair wages and two big name performers opting out of the Wawa Welcome America concert, to support union workers.

Man dies after domestic call leads to shootout with police
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A 40-year-old man is dead after officials say he shot at officers when they arrived to a North Philadelphia property for a domestic call.

Thousands turn out for Philly 4th of July, despite strike
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Thousands attended the 4th of July party on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway despite the District Council 33 strike and despite the two biggest name performers staying away in support of striking workers.

Philly celebrates July 4th with fireworks show
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The fireworks were blazing through the night sky as Philadelphia celebrated the 4th of July.

Family speaks out when man suffers critical injuries after being hit by car during strike

A father of six, with another child on the way, remains in critical condition after he and his pregnant fiancé were struck by a car in Port Richmond. The couple was participating in a strike when the incident occurred.

4th of July celebrated across Delaware Valley
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Independence Day was celebrated in many ways across the Delaware Valley, from live reenactments to parades.

Family of man hit by suspected drunk driver while picketing speak out
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A 36-year-old man remains in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle while picketing in support of District Council 33 late Thursday night.

LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan opt out of Wawa Welcome America concert
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Both LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan decide they won't perform at the Wawa Welcome America concert citing support for District Council 33 union members on strike.

Philadelphia strike: Jazmine Sullivan, LL Cool J opt out of Wawa Welcome America concert unless deal reached

Rapper LL Cool J says he won't perform at the Wawa Welcome America Independence Day concert in Philadelphia if a deal with District Council 33 is not reached. Jazmine Sullivan also opted out of the concert for the same reason.