Philadelphia Declares Heat Health Emergency as Cooling Centers Open Across City Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency for June 11 and 12 as forecasters warn that dangerous humidity will push heat index values into the triple digits, prompting the city to open cooling centers and activate emergency support services. The emergency takes effect at 11 a.m. Thursday and is scheduled […]
Authorities have charged 55 children and teenagers in connection with a series of violent fights that disrupted opening day at Hersheypark and sent families scrambling for safety. The Derry Township Police Department announced the charges following a lengthy investigation into the April 3 incident, which unfolded during the amusement park’s opening day celebrations. Investigators identified […]
Philadelphia officially opened its FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill on Thursday, giving soccer fans a free destination to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup throughout the tournament’s 39-day run. City leaders, tourism officials, and World Cup organizers welcomed visitors to the sprawling festival site in East Fairmount Park. Organizers designed the venue to serve […]
52 Philadelphia Schools to Dismiss Early as Extreme Heat Hits City More than 50 Philadelphia public schools will dismiss early Thursday as the city braces for dangerous heat expected to push temperatures into the mid-90s. The School District of Philadelphia announced Wednesday that 52 schools will move to early dismissal on June 11 because of the forecast, with sweltering […]
FloatLab Arrives at Bartram’s Garden, Bringing a New Public Space to the Schuylkill A bright yellow ring now floating on the Schuylkill River is set to give Philadelphia residents a new way to experience the city’s waterfront. The structure, known as FloatLab, arrived this week at Bartram’s Garden in Southwest Philadelphia, where it will serve as a public […]
Mayor investigates police response at Philly Pride; community outraged over arrests and use of force
Body of Philadelphia Teen Davoris Carter Recovered After Wildwood Class Trip Tragedy The body of 14-year-old Davoris Carter III, a Philadelphia student who disappeared while swimming during a class trip to Wildwood earlier this month, has been recovered, authorities said Wednesday. Carter vanished on the afternoon of June 1 after entering the ocean during an […]
Black artists created iconic movie soundtrack songs that became cultural anthems, outgrowing their original films.
HCSB chair Allen Currie announced he is stepping down after sparking community-wide outrage by posting “Get a rope” on social media.
Judge Melodee Armstrong breaks down the Carmelo Anthony trial, jury selection, and the NAACP's call for athletes to boycott colleges.
VaShawn Mitchell shares how real love grows through small, consistent acts during his Love Talk on Get Up! Mornings.
Discover VaShawn Mitchell's thoughts on Get Up! Mornings as he shares how God weaves our broken pieces together for good.
