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Lightning strike blamed for fire at Medford church

A lightning strike is being blamed for a fire at a church in Medford.

America’s Time Capsule: 56 states and territories contribute artifacts for 250th anniversary

IBEW Local 614 enacts first strike in PECO history

4th of July forecast: Extreme heat continues, evening storms could threaten fireworks

Live Updates

LIVE updates: Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday

PECO workers set to strike Saturday at 12:01 a.m. as contract talks stall in Philadelphia

Good Day Philadelphia

Good Day Uncut: Philadelphia Craft Ice CO.

Hank checks out Philadelphia Craft Ice CO.

A taste from Paraguay and France

4th of July Hot Weather Beauty Hacks and Cooling Snacks

Beat the Heat with Alpha Cool Cooling Products

Good Day Uncut: Red, White & Blue To Do

Pints & Patriotism In Gloucester City

Politics

Mitch McConnell still hospitalized over 2 weeks after 911 call for ‘unconscious’ patient

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.

Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change

Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order

Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul

Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown

Supreme Court rules Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship unconstitutional

Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says

Sports

LeBron James’ agent seemingly reveals teams on his short list

The LeBron James sweepstakes IS heating up after his agent, Rich Paul, revealed his free agency short list on the “Game Over" podcast.

Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000

How Taylor Swift changed the NFL—and how the NFL changed Taylor Swift

Phillies fans face 105-degree heat at Citizens Bank Park as Pirates win 6-1

Sixers land Jaylen Brown in deal with Celtics, send Paul George to Boston: Report

Philadelphia Eagles single-game tickets go on sale Tuesday

U.S. & World News

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

4th of July deals and freebies

July 4th: What's open and closed

Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?

New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says

Money

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

July 4th: What's open and closed

Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations

Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?

Fans file lawsuit against StubHub over World Cup ticket cancellations

America's most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there's a healthy reason why

The "Pops on Independence" concert featuring the Philly Pops and Broadway star Idina Menzel took place at Independence Mall despite oppressive heat, with attendees expressing enjoyment and anticipation for upcoming July 4th festivities.