2026’s first solar eclipse: What to know about the ‘ring of fire’ event on Tuesday, Feb. 17
A “ring of fire” solar eclipse on Tuesday will mark the first eclipse of 2026, but only about 2% of the world’s population will get to see it, according to…
Slavery exhibit at President’s House in Philadelphia must be restored by Trump administration, federal judge rules
The President’s House on Independence Mall must be restored to include the slavery exhibit that the Trump administration abruptly removed last month, a federal judge ruled Monday. All portions of…
Academy Award winning actor Robert Duvall dies at age 95
Legendary actor Robert Duvall, who won the Academy Award for best actor for his role in “Tender Mercies”, has died. He was 95. His wife, Luciana Duvall, shared the news…
FDA issues recall for frozen salmon sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club
Monday, February 16, 2026 1:44PM The FDA has recalled some frozen salmon for a listeria threat. Two pound packages of Wellsley Farms Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon are affected. They were…
2 hospitalized following double shooting in Kingsessing
Monday, February 16, 2026 2:03PM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia Police are investigating a double shooting in the city’s Kingsessing neighborhood. Police responded to the scene on the 1200 block of…
Colin Gray trial: Opening statements start in the trial of a Georgia Apalachee High School shooting suspect’s father
WINDER, Ga. — Opening statements are expected Monday in the trial of a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high…
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday including banks, stores
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more…
DHS shutdown 2026, update Monday: No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over ICE operations
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise Sunday in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a…
Water main break closes Spruce Street near Penn Medicine hospitals in University City
Monday, February 16, 2026 4:22AM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A water main break has forced the closure of a wide area in University City. Spruce Street is closed between 34th and…
Shop Presidents Day deals and sales for 2026 on tech, home goods and more
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