Metropolitan Bakery to close Rittenhouse location on March 15
Metropolitan Bakery will close its Rittenhouse location at 262 S. 19th St. on Sunday, March 15, after over 32 years in business. Owners Wendy Smith Born and James Barrett announced…
One Tank Trips: Exploring rail history at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
ByMike Niklauski Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:31PM STRASBURG, Pa. (WPVI) — In this edition of One Tank Trips, we’re taking a drive to explore the history of railroads. The Railroad…
SEPTA gets $5.5 million in federal funding to enhance World Cup service
With the World Cup fast-approaching, SEPTA is finalizing service plans for the six matches scheduled at Lincoln Financial Field and the FIFA FanFest that will take over Lemon Hill in…
Legendary football coach, commentator Lou Holtz dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the…
At least 6 injured after reported explosion in Logan Township, NJ; shelter-in-place issued
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:07PM LOGAN TWP., N.J. (WPVI) — At least six people were injured after a reported building explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday. There was…
‘Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club’ puts a focus on youth mental wellness
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club gives children the opportunity to mature by caring for horses. They recently gathered their kids together to focus on mental…
Chester-Upland School District hosts inaugural “Never Ever Ever Give Up” Leadership Boot Camp for student-athletes
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:58PM CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — The Chester-Upland School District hosted its inaugural “Never Ever Ever Give Up” Leadership Boot Camp. More than a hundred student-athletes took…
With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence
GENEVA — With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico…
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine cuts ribbon on renovated Student Success Center
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:12PM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the city’s Wynnefield Heights section unveiled its newly renovated Student Success Center on Tuesday. The updated…
“Truman Show Scam” Bilking Unsuspecting Victims Out of Money
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — We have a warning about a relatively new scam that is draining bank accounts of thousands upon thousands of dollars. It is powered by A.I., but in…