Student honored by graduating class after his death

An emotional tribute during a Philadelphia high school graduation remembering a passionate student who dreamed of becoming a firefighter, until his life was sadly cut short two years ago happened Wednesday.

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In Philadelphia, a high school honored a student who died two years ago by presenting his diploma to his mother on stage during commencement.

Lengthy street repairs have South Philly neighbors speaking out with frustration

A group of South Philadelphia residents tell FOX 29 they’ve had enough of delays and problems in the neighborhood after new water lines were placed.

Residents on 2 blocks in South Philly upset with lengthy street repairs
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Residents on two-blocks in South Philly are fed up with the length of time it has taken the Philly Water Department to finish a project which tore up their streets, leaving a dangerous patchwork of sidewalks and pavement.

Live Nation to open 18 new music venues in US: See the list

Live Nation Entertainment announced it’s planning to spend $1 billion to open or break ground on 18 new music venues in the U.S.

Cause of massive 4-story vacant West Philly apartment building announced

After an investigation officials with the Philadelphia Fire Department have announced a cause of the four-alarm, vacant, four-story apartment building that produced massive flames and smoke Saturday.

ICE to deploy tactical units to Northern Virginia and 4 other cities, sources say

ICE is preparing to deploy Special Response Teams (SRTs) to five cities run by Democratic leaders ahead of anticipated protest activity this weekend, FOX has confirmed. 

ICE to deploy tactical units to Philadelphia, 3 other cities, sources say

ICE is preparing to deploy Special Response Teams (SRTs) to five cities run by Democratic leaders ahead of anticipated protest activity this weekend, FOX has confirmed. 

Pennsylvania man who previously fled to Mexico with teen faces new rape charges

A Lehigh County man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl over several years was arrested in West Virginia after two police chases Wednesday morning.

Man who was mistakenly released from Philadelphia prison recaptured by Marshals

A Philadelphia man who pleaded guilty to firing a gun at police in 2023 is back in custody after it was discovered that he was mistakenly released from prison last month.

5 beaches under bacteria advisories in Cape May County

With just days to go until the weekend, beachgoers may want to pay attention to some water alerts at the Jersey Shore.