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Babies from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Jefferson Abington Hospital posed for a creative Easter photoshoot led by NICU staff. The photoshoot was intended “to offer a bright moment and keepsake to families who are navigating the ups and downs of their infant’s hospital stay,” according to the hospital’s press release.

A former Norristown Area School District teacher is headed to county jail after a judge ruled his behavior toward an eighth‑grader did not just cross professional boundaries, it crossed into criminal territory. John Richards IV, who taught eighth‑grade science at Blockson Middle School, was sentenced Monday to nine to 23 months in county jail after pleading guilty to attempted sexual contact with a...

Uber riders in Philly may notice a new item at the top of their receipt: Info about how Mayor Cherelle Parker's new tax proposal on rideshares will "make your trips more expensive." Why it matters: It's the latest move from Uber in its growing campaign to derail Parker's tax plan.

Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old woman whose body was discovered Sunday inside a home in West Philadelphia.

FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr discusses tomorrow's freeze watch and breaks down the 7-day forecast.

April 06, 2026 // Franchising.com // PHILADELPHIA – Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard introduced the Gelati Sundae, a limited-time lineup that transforms Rita’s Gelati into a layered dessert experience—available at participating locations starting Monday, April 6. Known as Rita’s most popular treat, the Gelati has...

With the finalists for the 2026 James Beard Award confirmed, Philadelphia has a shot to take home several awards during the ceremony in June. The finalists for the 2026 James Beard Award ceremony has been announced are several Philadelphia restaurants, chefs, and restaurateurs are in the running, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.

A man was taken to a hospital in critical condition Monday night following a crash in North Philadelphia, according to police. Around 10:18 p.m. on April 6, 2026, a 2018 Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on the 300 block of W. Lehigh Avenue, when the pedestrian walked into the road and was hit by the SUV.

Kids as young as 6 have testified at school board meetings. High schoolers have planned walkouts, analyzed district data, and built relationships with members of the City Council to try to push change. Some students spent part of spring break attending a training on how to organize against the closures.

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Isabella Schaufler. Isabella was reported missing by her mother on April 5, 2026, at 5 am from their residence on the 9200 block of Academy Road. She is 15 years old, approximately 5 feet 3...