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Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashes in mall parking lot, multiple people injured
The bus hit the concrete base of a light pole in the Ross Park Mall parking lot, injuring 14 people, including the driver.
Riyadh airport attacked again and evacuated as explosions rock the Saudi capital
Several people injured after PRT bus crash at Ross Park Mall
14 people had to be taken to the hospital after a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a light pole at Ross Park Mall on Saturday morning.
When will remnants of Isaias reach Philadelphia? | NEXT Weather
Expect a rainy Sunday as remnants of Isaias, now downgraded from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone, hit the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is tracking when the wet weather arrives and how much rain we'll see.
Officer shot 12 times, another shot 3 times in West Philadelphia
Both officers were taken by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where they remain in surgery.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie still 'gung ho' about 2026 season
In an interview with CNN, the chairman of the Eagles said he's still looking to "win big" this year.
Saban calls pulling Hurts for Tua 'most difficult decision'
Video of the moment was used in new ESPN documentary.
Saturday happenings in the Philly area
The forecast is allowing for one nice Saturday to get outside this weekend, and there's plenty of events going on across the region.
1 Pa. police officer killed, 1 in critical condition after ambush shooting
Two Philadelphia police officers were ambushed while responding to an armed person call. One officer was shot 12 times.
College football TV schedule and how to watch every Week 6 game without Streameast
The Red River Rivalry and a primetime Southeastern Conference between No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama highlight Saturday’s Week 6 college football schedule.
Are banks open on Columbus Day 2026?
Here is everything you need to know about banking hours on Columbus Day 2026
Multiple people killed in shooting in Erie, Pa.
Multiple people, including 2 children, were killed in a mass shooting in Erie on Friday night. KDKA's Jessica Riley brings us the latest from the scene.
5 takeaways from Twin Valley’s statement victory over Solanco
Maverik Foster's performance, Raiders' defense and Solanco's offense among key takeaways from Twin Valley's 34-17 victory over Solanco.
Officer shot 12 times, another shot 3 times in West Philadelphia
Two police officers were shot early Saturday while responding to a call in West Philadelphia.
Dianna Russini makes career move following Mike Vrabel scandal
The NFL insider could be planning a return to sports media.
City-run grocery stores could be coming to Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Council is working to address food insecurity with a bill that proposes the idea of creating an affordable city-run grocery store.
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No free press, no democracy: It’s just that simple | PennLive Editorial
As local newspapers close and national leaders attack the media, Pennsylvanians must recognize that a free press is democracy's last line of defense
Why a rock icon stopped touring after 61 years: ‘Wait until you hear what’s coming’
He made the announcement earlier this year.
Philadelphia's Columbus Day parade cancelled due to weather conditions
With the expected rain tomorrow, Philadelphia's Columbus Day Parade has been canceled along with our special coverage here on 6abc.
200+ vendors will fill Northeast Philly flea market for final Sundays of 2026 season
The Franklin Mills Flea Market has four Sundays left in its 2026 season, with 200+ vendors, vintage finds and free admission and parking.
Double shooting under investigation in North Philly
A double shooting in North Philadelphia is currently under investigation. It happened Saturday morning at the 2500 of North Colorado Street.
9 killed, including 2 children, in Erie mass shooting and standoff
Man shot and killed overnight in Homewood
9 dead, including children, in mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
Nine people were killed, including children, during a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, officials said.
Isaias weakens but flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages
How wooly bear caterpillars can tell us about an impending winter | Hey Ray
Ever since weather prediction began, people have looked for ways to determine how winter will go, and one of those ways is caterpillars.
Hey Ray: How caterpillars can tell us about winter weather
Ever since people looked for ways to predict the weather, one of those ways has been using caterpillars to determine the severity of an impending winter. Ray Petelin explains the theories in a new Hey Ray!
Katie Zacharia appointed White House press secretary, taking spot of Karoline Leavitt, Trump says
Katie Zacharia has been offered the job of White House Press Secretary, a White House official confirmed.
Calm Saturday before Isaias remnants bring heavy rain to Philly area on Sunday
Saturday morning starts with a chill in the air and temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Temperatures will rise into the low 70s by Saturday afternoon.
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9 dead, including children, after mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine people dead, including multiple children, according to authorities.
2 officers shot multiple times in West Philadelphia, rushed into surgery
A gunman opened fire on two Philadelphia police officers on Saturday morning, sending both of them to the hospital, officials say. Madeleine Wright has the latest from Philadelphia's mayor and police commissioner as we await an update on the officers' conditions.
Deadly Isaias weakens, rain and flooding remain a threat as storm moves across the Southeast
Nearly 900,000 people were without power after Isaias made landfall as a hurricane on the northern Gulf coast near Destin, Florida, on Friday night.
Penguins rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov shines despite shootout loss in Columbus
Sergei Murashov made 43 saves during regulation and overtime, but it wasn't enough to lift the Penguins to victory.
Rain from Hurricane Isaias to hit the Pittsburgh area on Saturday night
After a stretch of picture-perfect weather, it's going to be a rainy evening and morning in the Pittsburgh area.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (10/10)
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone, leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Hurricane Isaias hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Live update: 2 Philadelphia police officers shot, suspect in custody
Two Philadelphia police officers were hurt in a shooting in West Philadelphia early Saturday morning. One officer was hit 12 times.
Multiple people killed, including 2 children, in reported mass shooting in northern Pennsylvania
Two women were found dead in the street, two children were killed, and the victim reportedly took their own life in a mass shooting in Erie, Pa.
Delaware election 2026: What to know about the U.S. Senate race between Chris Coons and Mike Katz
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons was first elected to the Senate in 2010. If Katz is elected, he would be the first Republican to hold the seat in about 25 years.
Philadelphia Museum of Art’s ‘Marcel Duchamp’ retrospective tries to contain an artist who refused to be contained
More than a joke about a urinal, Duchamp’s museum retrospective traces a shape-shifting artist who defied museums.
Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise
Scientists have long understood exercise as something whose beneficial effects fade away over time. But new research is challenging that notion.
AI forces coding program to revamp how it prepares Philly students for tech jobs
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Gunman shoots 2 police officers in West Philadelphia, officials say
UPDATE: Officials are expected to provide more details on the shooting. Watch live in the video embedded on top of this article.
Rewriting the playbook: The grassroots movement for Black midlife health
At 54, a Falk School teacher breaks Guinness World Record for pushups in an hour
Explaining CMU Miami's 'grand challenges' model
Five college prospects who could interest the Eagles in the 2027 NFL Draft
During the college football season each year, as long as you're watching the games, we point out five players each week to keep an eye on who make logical sense for the Philadelphia Eagles in the following year's NFL Draft.
Northeast Philadelphia residents frustrated by ongoing rat problem: "You can't live like this"
Residents in several lower Northeast Philadelphia neighborhoods say a growing rat problem is disrupting daily life, damaging property and raising health concerns.
Cherry Hill East beats West and more highlights from Week 5 of Friday Football Frenzy
Week 5 of the Friday Football Frenzy was a fantastic night of football in the Philadelphia region.
Weekend begins in Philadelphia with temps in 70s before Isaias impacts Sunday. Here's the weather forecast.
Despite a weakening tropical system on the way, the weekend will not be a complete washout. Saturday will be pretty good.
2 cats killed, 3 people hospitalized in South Jersey house fire, officials say
Investigators in South Jersey are working to figure out what caused a devastating house fire that sent three people to the hospital on Friday afternoon.
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What is a digital doppelganger and how to protect yourself from identity theft
As Artificial Intelligence advances, criminals don’t necessarily need to steal your entire identity anymore because they can now build it.
Do yoga, meditation and sound baths after hours at the Penn Museum
The Penn Museum’s Mind & Mood Recharge returns Nov. 4 with after-hours yoga, meditation, sound baths, Tai Chi, artmaking and a botanical bar.
Elmwood Park Zoo program provides work opportunities for special needs students
The Elmwood Park Zoo is offering special needs students the opportunity to develop workspace skills and gain experience interacting with zoo visitors.
New I-95 North traffic pattern begins near Betsy Ross Bridge
Drivers on Interstate 95 North near the Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia will no longer have to zigzag through multiple construction zones.
Anthropic AI model submitted false tip about a homicide case to Philly police
An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted false information about a homicide to Philadelphia police, the department says. Police cautioned about its potential harm and said Anthropic's delay in notifying the city was "unacceptable."
31-piece orchestra, professional actors join Rutgers-Camden students for ‘No, No, Nanette’
Rutgers-Camden Theater and Symphony in C present “No, No, Nanette” Oct. 23-Nov. 1 with professional actors, students and a 31-piece orchestra.
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Anglers warned to not eat PFAS contaminated fish from the Wissahickon watershed
Environmental regulators found high levels of PFAS chemicals in fish tissue sampled from the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries.
Measles cases reach 4,080 for the year — the highest in decades
Measles cases for the calendar year surpassed 4,000 for the first time in decades, with as many as five deaths in Pennsylvania, as the federal government steps in with financial help for states but also fans vaccination fears and skepticism. A weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed…
Chester County high school closes after measles exposure
According to the state Department of Health, there have been 1,136 measles cases across 41 counties in Pennsylvania this year, with 157 of those recorded in the last week.
Teen charged with making false bomb threats at West Deptford High School
A 17-year-old is accused of making bomb and swatting threats earlier this year at West Deptford High School.
Election betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it?
Prediction markets have emerged as a flashpoint in state and federal relations, as a host of states struggle with the Trump administration over who has authority to regulate the platforms and whether state laws restricting gambling apply to them.
Supreme Court denies request to extend deadline for skill games
In a letter to the court late Thursday, Chief Deputy Attorney General Susan E. Affronti noted the request from three state lawmakers came only two business days before the deadline after which the slot machine-like games will become illegal.
Cornell case highlights the patchwork of state laws governing intoxication, sexual consent
A former Cornell University student’s allegations of gang rape in 2024 have renewed attention on a difficult area of sexual assault law. A person can be awake, responsive and even able to move during a sexual encounter while still being so intoxicated or impaired that they cannot understand what is happening or make…
How big a deal is the red-dyed diesel directive?
LINCOLN — Sixth-generation Nebraska farmer John Hansen leaned into baseball lingo to describe his take on dual diesel directives by President Donald Trump and Gov. Jim Pillen. He compared the impact to a bunt single. The swing was less than full and the outcome far from a home run, he said. “It’s somewhat helpful but…
Youth vote skews heavily to Democrats in Michigan, Pa. and other swing states; economic issues stay top concerns
One key issue where young voters seem to be coalescing is disapproval of President Donald Trump.
In Harrisburg, advocates rally for tougher rules on fracking
Environmental groups and citizens are urging Pennsylvania regulators to increase the minimum amount of protective buffer space between gas wells and homes, schools and water sources.