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Katie's Komets prepare for third straight championship run

A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.

Lehigh knocked out of NCAA Tournament after loss to Prairie View A&M

The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.

Cleanup continues in South Jersey 2 days after powerful storms

Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.

Missing a peacock? He's roaming around a Cherry Hill home.

A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.

Why are electricity bills so high in Pennsylvania? Energy analyst explains

Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.

Ex-Eagles RB Boston Scott, known as the "Giant Killer," retires from NFL

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.

PHL turns busy terminal into fan zone for America 250 celebrations

Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.

Parents say their baby put a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at Voorhees day care

New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.

Cpl. O'Connor remembered as hero at funeral: "Tim's legacy will live on"

Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Eagles reportedly acquired veteran QB from Carolina Panthers

The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.

UGI hit with safety complaint over 2023 West Reading factory explosion

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.

What to know about the NCAA Tournament in Philadelphia

Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.

How the Palestra became a shrine for college basketball and Philly hoops

The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.

Sports betting blurring lines between gambling, investing: "Market Madness"

James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.