The Philadelphia region is bursting with exciting events in 2025, offering something for everyone. From festivals to sports competitions and unique exhibitions, this year is set to showcase the city’s rich diversity.

Cooper Noard's 19 points helped Cornell defeat Pennsylvania 86-76 on Saturday. Noard shot 6 for 9 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Big Red (10-5, 2-0 Ivy League).

Upper Darby police say they're investigating an alleged altercation between a Drexel Hill Middle School student with autism and a worker.

A text message scam that first appeared in April has resurfaced claiming drivers owe money for unpaid tolls. Adding to the confusion, it comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling. But turnpike officials say customers will never get texts from the agency about payments.

The Supreme Court will now decide whether the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court made the right decision in November when it ruled Philadelphia had violated voters rights by rejecting undated ballots in its special election. That ruling, which came days before the November election, was blocked from taking effect in the critical election.

A retired minister from Georgia was found not guilty Friday in the killing of an 8-year-old girl whose remains were found in a southeastern Pennsylvania park a

Dozens of organizations across Pennsylvania will receive $56.5 million in state grants intended to reduce community violence with additional resources for afterschool programs. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee,

Philadelphia Flower Show is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and creativity in gardening,” said Seth Pearsoll, vice president and creative director of the flower show.

Four freshman senators have been tapped to serve in leadership roles on the state Senate’s standing committees for the 2025-2026 session, although most committee chairs in the Republican-controlled chamber will be unchanged from the previous session.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A dozen rescue pups from the Philadelphia area will be playing in this year's Puppy Bowl! One pup's name could make him a local favorite. "Saquon Barky" is representing The Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will again consider whether voters should have to write the accurate date by hand on return envelopes used to send their completed mail-in ballots to be counted.

The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a dish of regional pride, writes Kara Elder for