Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at age 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, Baptist minister and pioneering politician who launched two bids for the U.S. presidency, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 84,…
Man rescued from ice in Woodbury, NJ after being stranded for 30 minutes
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4:30AM WOODBURY, N.J. (WPVI) — A daring ice rescue in South Jersey is being called a group effort. It happened on Sunday around 7:30 p.m. on…
Philadelphia City Council set to learn more about controversial school closing plan
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia City Council is set to learn more about the school district’s controversial plan to close nearly two dozen schools. Superintendent Tony Watlington, students, parents and school…
California-native surfer Kurt Van Dyke found murdered in Costa Rica, authorities say
U.S. surfer Kurt Van Dyke has been found murdered in Costa Rica, according to local authorities. Police responded to a call about an armed break-in around 10:50 a.m. Saturday at…
Gone Rogue Girl Rescue Inc. recovering after storage unit flooded by melting snow, ice
LUMBERTON, N.J. (WPVI) — A South Jersey animal rescue is working to recover after melting snow and ice apparently flooded their storage unit filled with supplies. Members of Gone Rogue…
Delaware Memorial Bridge going cashless by 2030
Drivers without E-ZPass would be billed by mail at a higher rate. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4:36AM NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — The Delaware Memorial Bridge is set to go…
Taylor Swift news: Concert attack plot in Vienna, Austria leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
VIENNA — Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts…
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
NEW YORK — Logan Paul has set a new world record – for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star’s rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon…
FDA peanut butter recall: Plastic could be in some Ventura Foods single-serve items, agency says
PHILADELPHIA — The Food and Drug Administration updated an existing peanut butter recall. More than 22,000 affected single-serve products were distributed to 40 states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They…
Cake & Joe’s third cafe and pastry shop to open on West Market Street
Cake & Joe, the cafe and pastry shop with storefronts in Pennsport and Fishtown, is opening its third location Wednesday morning in Center City. The business will mark the expansion…