5 hours ago | ABC

As Philadelphia moves towards the spring, officials are seeing optimism in the war against COVID-19.
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'It can change the world': Doctor who oversaw Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial is very optimistic

5 hours ago | ABC

On Friday, U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
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Pothole season started early because of the snow

6 hours ago | ABC

According to AAA, pothole season came earlier this year because of all of the recent snow. While local crews are attempting to keep up with street repairs, drivers are stuck...
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Police investigate cell phone stories robberies in Philadelphia and suburbs

10 hours ago | ABC

Police are investigating a series of robberies at cell phone stores in Philadelphia, along with Bucks and Montgomery counties.
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Philadelphia leaders say they face an uphill battle in call for gun laws

10 hours ago | ABC

As the number of homicides in 2021 continues to outpace 2020's already high numbers for Philadephia, city leaders are encouraging the Pennsylvania legislature to step in and...
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Separate truck crashes cause headaches on some busy Philadelphia roads

12 hours ago | ABC

Separate truck crashes caused problems for commuters in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
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Philadelphia To Allow Some Phillies Fans At The Ballpark This Season

12 hours ago | Forbes

Phillies manager Joe Girardi got his wish: Philadelphia has lifted COVID-19 restrictions and will allow a limited number of fans to Citizens Bank Park for the 2021 season.
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Philadelphia eases some restrictions; limited sports attendance to be allowed

14 hours ago | ABC

Philadelphia officials announced Friday that several restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be eased as infection rates continue to fall and vaccination...
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Surveillance released of armed robbery at Roxborough Boost Mobile store

15 hours ago | ABC

Philadelphia police have released new surveillance footage of an armed robbery at a Boost Mobile store in the Roxborough section.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick wants a chance to compete for a starting job

16 hours ago | NBC Sports

Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has played for 25 percent of the NFL's teams. He'll likely be joining a ninth team in 2021. Via Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Fitzpatrick...
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Lakers' LeBron James responds to Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'No way I would ever...

The NBA star rejects the soccer star's call to stay out of politics. Read more ...

LeBron James rejects Zlatan's criticism of activist athletes

LOS ANGELES - LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up and dribble. Read more ...

House passes $1.9T Biden COVID-19 bill decried by some as bloated

House Democrats on Friday night narrowly approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill, overcoming Republican opposition and accusations of waste in the... Read more ...

House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

It's President Joe Biden's first crack at his initial legislative goal of acting decisively against the pandemic. Read more ...

Lakers snap skid thanks to Dennis Schröder's return: ‘gives us a spark'

LOS ANGELES - LeBron James had 28 points, Dennis Schröder added 22 in his return to the Lakers' lineup, and Los Angeles snapped its four-game losing streak with a 102-93... Read more ...

House Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate. Read more ...

No. 21 Loyola holds on to beat Southern Illinois 60-52

CHICAGO - Marquise Kennedy scored 16 points, and No. 21 Loyola Chicago hung on to beat Southern Illinois 60-52 on Friday night. Read more ...

Shades of red: Thunder beat Hawks after uniform mix-up

OKLAHOMA CITY - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-109 on Friday night after changing uniforms at halftime... Read more ...

Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton help Suns rally to beat Bulls

CHICAGO - Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton each scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-97, on Friday night. Read more ...

Inbound Eisenhower shut down after man, woman shot on expressway

CHICAGO - The inbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway have been shut down Friday night following a shooting that injured two people, according to Illinois State... Read more ...