This weekend in Philly: August 15 and 16, Philadelphia

Fridayy Opens Up About Sitting With ‘Tension’ And Letting It Speak

Fridayy opens up about his new album ‘Tension,’ his creative process, Philadelphia and Haitian roots, love, vulnerability and ...

This weekend in Philly: August 15 and 16

(WPHL) – This weekend (August 15 and 16) is set to be jam-packed with events like Ice Cream Festival on Filbert, Jazz on the ...

Philadelphia parents face higher school supply costs; local backpack giveaways help families

School supply costs are up about 11 percent. Backpack drives offer free supplies and clothes, giving some relief to Philly ...

Tune into Philly Folk Fest | Things to do

This week kicks off the Philly Folk Fest, the Ice Cream Festival on Filbert, Free Street Movies, Jazz on the Ave Music Fest, and other attractions.

How an Iowa nonprofit helped bring MLB back to Field of Dreams

Nonprofit Dyersville Events Inc. purchased the Field of Dreams movie site from a group led by hall of famer Frank Thomas in 2024.

Madelyn Cline Says Police in Spain Mistook Her for Leader of a "Sex Ring"

Madelyn Cline revealed that police kept visiting her apartment in Spain, but after a conversation with costar Penélope Cruz, ...

SHANGRI-LA-LA: THE SIEGFRIED & ROY REVENGE MUSICAL to Play Philadelphia Fringe Festival

The campy musical satire, fresh off its Midtown International Theatre Festival run, will play a one-day engagement at SideQuest Theater as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Happy Friday! Below are some of our favorite things to do in the Philadelphia area this weekend. We put out new Philly weekend plans for you every week, so you’ll always have something to do on Friday ...

LeBron James Signs With Philadelphia 76ers For Final NBA Chapter

Today, LeBron James will join the Philadelphia 76ers after spending the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 22-time All-Star has agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with a player ...

How Philadelphia kept millions safe during a summer of major events

Philadelphia spent months preparing for a historic stretch of major events that culminated with the nation's 250th birthday celebration when the city simultaneously hosted activities at Lemon Hill, on ...

TNA Wrestling plans back-to-back nights at the Liacouras Center

On July 30-31, the stars of TNA Wrestling are set to return to Philadelphia for two nights of pro wrestling at the Liacouras Center at Temple University. Jeff and Matt Hardy are the reigning TNA World ...

Road closures, transportation information released for MLB All-Star week events in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia has released a list of road closures and transportation information as the 2026 MLB All-Star week begins. MLB All-Star week brings six days of baseball ...

Police investigating whether 2 North Philadelphia shootings that happened 15 minutes apart are connected

Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday ...

Multiple injured in 2 North Philadelphia shootings Friday night: police

Two shooting victims were taken to Temple University Hospital after separate incidents in Philadelphia Friday night.

Clemson scientist uses chicken eggs to study rare pediatric brain tumor

A researcher hopes to find a treatment that targets a tumor without harming a developing brain.

SeaWolves beat Hartford 2-1 and more in Friday Night Lights (8-14-26)

Following Thursday night’s six-game exhibition slate to open Preseason Week 1, the 2026 NFL preseason calendar continues on Friday, August 14, with three matchups across the league. All six teams ...

Peter Laviolette III Relishes Return to Hometown

The Wheeling Feeling. For newly named Wheeling Nailers assistant coach Peter Laviolette III, that saying is more meaningful ...

Twin sisters arrested after shooting, mace attack involving tweens in northwest Baltimore

Twin sisters were arrested by police following a skirmish that involved a gunfire, a knife, a hammer, bear mace, and tweens.

NBA champ Rajon Rondo discusses relationship with Sixers' Tyrese Maxey

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey comes from a prestigious basketball school in the University of Kentucky. The school has ...

Chris DiJulia’s funeral celebrated an indomitable spirit ... and Philadelphia’s amazing basketball family

DiJulia was ever present at Philly basketball game, and inspirational to all who knew him. There were more college basketball ...

Man injured after debris falls from Center City building, Philadelphia police say

A man was critically injured after debris fell from a Center City building Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.

Overbrook grads among 11 honored with Wilt Chamberlain scholarships

The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund was established in 2001, two years after the death of a man whom many still say is the ...

76ers’ LeBron James, star teammates all almost have same exact NBA 2K27 rating

76ers star LeBron James and his key teammates all receive around the same rating for the newest NBA 2K27 video game. Dirk ...

PennDOT Launching $2 Million Repair Project on Historic University Avenue Bridge

PennDOT begins fixing corroded steel on the historic span this month, but preservationists say a full restoration is still overdue.