Kevin Bacon said he's changing his last name to Bean on Wednesdays to encourage people to eat less meat. The actor dons a legume-covered coat in a new promotional video about the advantages of eating beans.

Measles was detected in a pair of wastewater samples in Delaware County, officials said. There are no confirmed cases of measles in the area. It is unclear whether the test results are due to an ill resident or someone passing through the region.

SEPTA and its police officers union reached a tentative, three-year contract on Wednesday that includes a 5% salary increase in the first year and 3.5% raises in the second and third years. It avoids a potential strike.

"Joshua Jefferson is a hyperintelligent, hyperphysical force who manages to stuff the stat sheet by both outthinking and outworking opponents."

As we do every offseason, we'll be comparing each of the Philadelphia Eagles' rookies to current or former NFL players. Today we'll find a comp for seventh-round interior defensive lineman Uar Bernard.

The 2026 NBA Draft begins in six days. What do the latest mock drafts indicate new Sixers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey might do?

Pregnant women's exposure to dozens of chemicals commonly found in the environment, food and household products increases risk of premature birth and lower birth weight, new study says.

World Cafe Live, renamed World Stage, has been in conflict with workers, the city revenue department, the state liquor control board and University of Pennsylvania. But its president says the music venue is entering an 'exciting new era.'

The Phillies couldn't afford to have Painter overwhelmed every fifth day anymore.

Netflix announced that it has greenlit new seasons for Tina Fey's dramedy 'The Four Seasons' and Kevin Hart's stand-up comedy competition 'Funny AF.'

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says she supports the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that found skill games must be regulated as slot machines. Parker said the terminals prey on vulnerable residents in poorer communities.

Brandon Marsh is still surging, the Phillies went heavy on lefties and piled on runs for two games, but then Andrew Painter got overwhelmed again in the finale.

Hospitalizations for Benadryl poisoning among teenagers has risen sharply in recent years due to teens trying to get high, America's Poison Control Centers warns. The surge may partly be attributed to the return of the Benadryl Challenge, which encourages people to ingest high doses of the drug.

The new Fika Fan Lounge, located inside the Fashion District Mall at 9th and Market streets, is a free space with tables, chairs and a children's play area. Here's a look inside.

Federal officials arrested Eduardo Cruz-Garcia, 39, of Barnegat Township, after he allegedly drove his van into an ICE agent during a traffic stop.

Eagles breakout EDGE Jalyx Hunt "failed" to cut it at Cornell. So he changed his journey, and now he's mastering it.

A weekly happy hour featuring discounted drinks and food specials at more than 20 Fishtown bars, breweries and restaurants is back for the season.

Mount Holly has canceled its annual Fourth of July celebration at Iron Works Park over concerns about recent disturbances at other public events and carnivals in Burlington County. The township and police say the cost to create a strong security plan would be too high to move forward with a festival to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.

Report: Sixers will complete in-person visits with six prospects by end of week

A 23-year-old man accused of shooting two people, one fatally, at ChristianaCare's Wilmington Hospital on Tuesday afternoon was arrested hours late in the Olney section of Philadelphia, police say.

Wine and cheese lovers can head to Glen Foerd on Thursday, June 25, for an evening of tastings on the grounds of the 18-acre historic estate along the Delaware River.

Gabriel Rincones Jr. is a fun story. But will he really emerge as the Phillies outfielder of the future?

The FDA has given a second company approval to use maggots for wound care. Fly larvae bred in sterile environments are sometimes used to eat away dead and infected tissue without hurting healthy skin.

"Ejiofor can finish at the rim, pass to the open man, operate in several areas on the floor, and cause all types of chaos defensively given his versatility. Thats a winning player in todays game."

City leaders touted a 'strong opening' to Philadelphia's debut as a World Cup host city, with over 68,000 fans attending the match at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, and 109,000 people going to the first four days of the FIFA Fan Festival.