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Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He was 86.
Fire investigators are looking into whether squatters caused a fire inside a row home in North Philadelphia on Monday night, according to fire officials.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay on Monday addressed viral videos on social media that showed members of the Rams coaching staff flipping off Eagles fans and appearing to taunt them.
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood.
The Sixers kicked off their preseason Monday night with a 120-97 win over the defending champion Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is now the largest in the U.S. in three decades. On Monday, the state surpassed South Carolina’s outbreak from earlier this year, which topped out at 997.
A man wanted for a robbery locked himself inside a property on Monday evening before giving himself up with an infant in hand, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Two guns and marijuana were found in backpacks snuck in to a Bristol Township School District’s Truman High School football game on Friday, Oct. 2, police said .
With the midterm election a month away, Latino voters in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh County are in the spotlight as they weigh the economy, the cost of living and President Donald Trump’ s performance.
The injuries continue to pile up for the Eagles. On top of everything else, they learned Monday running back Tank Bigsby needs surgery to repair a core muscle injury suffered during the Eagles’ loss to the Rams Sunday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted.
The White House prohibited Politico on Monday from traveling on Air Force One with President Donald Trump as he heads to Nebraska for a campaign rally.
A jury reached a mixed verdict for a Philadelphia mother and her boyfriend accused of murdering her 4-year-old son and placing his body in a duffel bag.
The number of measles cases reported in Pennsylvania in 2026 has reached more than 1,000 people, health officials said Monday, Oct. 5.
After welcoming a half-million people during 39 days of World Cup festivities this summer , Philadelphia’s Lemon Hill Park is getting a series of promised improvements.
What to Know Sixers beat the Knicks 120-97 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 22 points in the first half Ariel Hukporti exited the game in first quarter and did not return after a non-contact injury. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James, Anfernee Simons, Dominick Barlow and Adem Bona we’re…
A former Ohio music pastor and “American Idol” contestant has been sentenced to life without possibility of parole for killing his wife in their Dayton-area home earlier this year.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man threw a bottle at the front door of The Dog Alley in Old City on Monday morning.
It’s not early in the season anymore. We’re four games in, and the Eagles’ offense just keeps getting worse.
The death of a 28-year-old woman who worked in an anti-plague laboratory in Russia is raising concerns about what caused her illness.
A Temple University graduate is hoping her social media followers can help her save a piece of Christmas history in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
The start of the NFL season hasn’t gone according to plan for a handful of teams.
A police officer in Norristown, Montgomery County, is going beyond the badge to help young girls build confidence, develop leadership skills and envision their futures.
Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, thousands of automated license plate reader cameras help police solve crimes and recover stolen vehicles, but some departments are now removing the technology over concerns about privacy, data security and information sharing.
The manager of a Five Below in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is accused of sexually assaulting one of his employees.
A Delaware man has been arrested and a second suspect is being sought after two customer vehicles were stolen during a burglary at an auto repair shop in Wilmington, police said.
A lifesaving act led to a special honor Monday at a high school in Camden County, New Jersey.
PepsiCo has recalled thousands of cases of Gatorade because the drinks have undeclared food dye that could pose a health risk.
A man was found guilty of beating another man to death in North Philadelphia following an argument over a woman.
NOTE: The video in the player above is from a previous story. Dennis Hastert, the nation’s longest-serving Republican House speaker, who helped turn much of President George W. Bush’s agenda into law before his own political legacy was forever fouled by allegations that he molested high school athletes when he was a…
The Supreme Court’s new term begins Monday with cases on climate change , religious rights and President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration high on the agenda.
After recently announcing a plan to begin seizing skill game machines from businesses all across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, state police officials have provided new guidance for those who could be impacted by the upcoming effort.
The death of a worker at an anti-plague laboratory in Russia has prompted officials to put at least one hospital facility under quarantine and nearly 200 people reportedly under medical observation as of Monday.
Commuters who rely on SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line had to find alternate service during Monday morning’s commute as a disabled Amtrak train had halted the line.
Police have released surveillance video in the hopes of tracking down two men who, officials said, attacked and injured the owner of a store in Philly’s Brewerytown section on Sept. 29, 2026.
The Eagles’ defense played 52 ½ brilliant minutes and 7 ½ awful minutes. The 7 ½ awful minutes wiped out everything that happened in those first 52 ½ minutes.
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.
Nuts are one of the most popular snack foods, and for good reason. They’re delicious, nutrient-dense and portable. Plus, there’s dozens of varieties to choose from.
A Cornell University student gave campus police leads in the alleged rape of Jane Doe in 2024 but expressed dismay over how the authorities handled the case.
Two people were shot while at a Wawa in Sicklerville, Camden County on Sunday night, the Winslow Township Police Department said.
Philadelphia police and FBI agents began an expansive second phase of a search Monday at a home on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia connected to an investigation into the whereabouts of seven missing women, five of whom are presumed dead.
A California woman accused of acting as an unregistered Chinese agent was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, federal officials said.
An investigation is underway after a 40-year-old man was shot in the chest in North Philadelphia on Sunday evening, police said.
A cyclist was struck by a car in a hit-and-run along Broad Street in Philadelphia early Sunday morning, and witnesses said police never arrived at the scene despite several calls for help.
It was fun while it lasted. With seemingly half the team hurt, the Eagles’ crew of backups held a 10-point lead into late in the fourth quarter against the Rams Sunday at the Linc.
Early indications suggest the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and trying to seize control of an Israel-bound plane acted alone, rather than as part of a larger organization or on behalf of a foreign government, multiple U.S. officials briefed on the investigation and a former Israeli security…
The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Cornell University fraternity members has received threats pressuring her to drop her lawsuit, her attorney said Sunday.
A 39-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in the abdomen early Sunday in Philadelphia, police said.
President Donald Trump promised on Friday to give $90 rebate checks to offset premiums for millions of U.S. seniors on Medicare, his latest pledge to send money to Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
Here’s a full recap of the Eagles’ gloomy loss to the Rams:
The search has been suspended for six people aboard a plane that went missing off Nantucket over the weekend, the Coast Guard announced Sunday night.
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into several parked cars in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
Two people were shot a block away from Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia late Saturday night, prompting police to alert students about the investigation.
Showers are tracking into the area this morning and will be with us for much of the day. Northeasterly winds gusting to 20 mph will keep things cloudy and cool, though we won’t get a lot of rain out of this system. Less than a tenth of an inch likely in Philadelphia with parts of South Jersey and Delaware picking up…
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score a goal in U.S. men’s national team history, fellow teenager Julian Hall added another goal, and the Americans cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday night in an international friendly that was the 80th match between the rivals.
The Flyers stayed winless with a 3-2 overtime loss Saturday night to the defending champion Hurricanes at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — this time, to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums.
LeBron James and the new-look 76ers took the court in Philadelphia for the team’s annual blue and white scrimmage, giving a sold-out crowd its first chance to see the new roster in action.
Two drivers were taken to the hospital after their cars collided on Route 29 in Trenton early Saturday morning, police said.
Bears LB D’Marco Jackson was not fined by the NFL for his hit on Jalen Hurts in the second quarter on Monday night.
The Eagles on Saturday afternoon elevated TE Zach Ertz and TE Josiah Deguara for their Week 4 game against the Rams at the Linc on Sunday.
One person died and eight others were taken to the hospital after a pickup truck began driving erratically and struck several vehicles, including a U-Haul, on Saturday afternoon, Haverford Township police said.
An investigation was underway Saturday after racist and offensive remarks were found throughout the Weldon Park playground in Glenside, according to the Abington Township Police Department.
The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike landed her on a ventilator at a hospital.
Taylor Swift is embracing her curls once again. The singer debuted a shorter, curly hairstyle in a new Instagram post shared Oct. 2, showing off a shoulder-length lob with soft waves and her signature bangs while celebrating a major chart achievement in the U.K.
One lane of southbound Interstate 95 will close Tuesday to allow crews to make traffic camera repairs, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The owner of a recently purchased property in Reading discovered human remains on Friday, according to the Reading Police Department.
The U.S. Coast Guard says crews have found a debris field confirmed to be from the missing medical transport aircraft that was carrying six people from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration early Saturday, prompting a massive search off Nantucket, Massachusetts.
A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty to charges related to a string of carjackings, according to prosecutors.
The Eagles (2-1) are hosting the Rams (1-2) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.
A shooting investigation was underway in Trenton after four people were shot early Saturday morning, according to police.
A Flydubai pilot attacked his flight captain using a crash ax and tried to take control of the aircraft’s controls in an attempted terrorist attack, an official with the United Arab Emirates said Saturday.
The Google Maps red pin for the Hōlei Sea Arch, a rugged, 90-footbow formed by 550-year-old lava flows and the prolonged sculpture of the salty Pacific, now states, “Permanently closed.”
The WNBA postseason is down to the final four. The No. 2 Golden State Valkyries , the defending champion No. 3 Las Vegas Aces , the No. 4 Atlanta Dream and the No. 8 New York Liberty have advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 playoffs.
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Two men are hospitalized after they were shot on Friday night, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker reflected on 1,000 days in office by talking about what her administration has done so far and what could be ahead in city hall and beyond. In a one-on-one with NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk, Mayor Parker, who is up for re-election next year, talks about the battle over the…
When Michael Goessling, 59, heard his biological father’s voice for the first time last year, he swore he recognized it.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is reflecting on her first 1,000 days in office, pointing to her administration’s work in Kensington while looking ahead to a 2027 reelection campaign that is already drawing competition.
For the first time this season, the Eagles are coming off a loss. Philadelphia suffered an ugly 27-7 road loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The Birds committed three turnovers and went a combined 2-for-11 on third and fourth downs , while Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum picked apart…
Copper wire thieves are targeting parks and athletic fields across Philadelphia, knocking out lighting and disrupting youth sports and recreation programs.
Two men are wanted for robbing a gas station while the employee was trying to close up shop for the night, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Police in Montgomery County say they’re at their wits’ end as drivers continue to pass stopped school buses, putting students’ lives at risk and raising fears that the next violation could end with a child being killed.
Police bodycam footage released Friday shows the moment officers located and arrested Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan.
A man charged in connection with a 2018 Allentown homicide and aggravated assault pleaded guilty Friday.
A man was shot and killed by police after they confronted him while he was trying to break into homes on Friday afternoon, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a deadly DUI crash that occurred Thursday in Lower Township, New Jersey, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office.
Philadelphia is expanding its school-zone automated speed enforcement program by adding Northeast High School to the initiative.
The United States Department of Justice has expanded its fight against in-state tuition offerings for undocumented university students, now reaching the University of Delaware.
It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely — and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 shots are available now, plus shots for people especially vulnerable to another winter…
Eleven Philadelphia business owners were charged in connection with a fraud scheme involving Pennsylvania’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Jim Carrey is officially a married man once again. The “Truman Show” star tied the knot with longtime partner Min Ah in a private Los Angeles ceremony in September, according to a spokesperson for the actor.
The Eagles will be without a few key starters when they face the Rams on Sunday afternoon.
A section of Interstate 76 will close overnight beginning this weekend to accommodate the demolition of the Market Street Bridge.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and Pennsylvania State Police are partnering this month to crack down on vehicles with toll-related registration suspensions.
Calls for the resignation of a Pennsylvania Republican state representative have erupted from Harrisburg following a report that claimed the legislator used a homophobic slur against a fellow politician.
Philadelphia police and the FBI will return to the so-called “House of Horrors” in the Olney neighborhood on Monday as a months-long investigation involving at least seven missing women enters a new phase.
Mortgage rates have climbed to a 52-week high, making it more expensive to buy a home, but Philadelphia-area buyers are also seeing more homes available on the market.
Several streets were closed Friday in Morrisville due to a train derailment, according to the Morrisville Borough Police Department.
With a new parking policy set to be in place for oversized vehicles at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex starting this Sunday, officials with the Philadelphia Eagles and Comcast Spectacor joined with die-hard Eagles fans talk about the new rules on Friday.
ATLANTA — It’s easy to focus on the present in baseball. The pitch that was missed. The home run that changed a game. The decision that didn’t work.