WPHL-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

WPHL-TV, which is now called PHL17, first went on the air on September 17, 1965. Over the years, PHL17 has created and broadcast many beloved local shows, including the popular children's program Wee Willie Webber’s Colorful Cartoon Club, Dr. Shock’s Horror Theater, and the iconic 1980s teen dance show Dancin’ on Air, which featured Madonna's first TV appearance. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the station earned the nickname “The Great Entertainer.” PHL17 has a rich history of showcasing both college and professional sports, including teams like the Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, Eagles, Big 5, and currently the MLS Union and NLL Wings. The station has also been the home of the Mummers Parade, a cherished New Year’s Day event, for more than 25 years. On September 5, 2006, PHL17 became an affiliate of MyNetworkTV. In addition to its well-loved programs, the station features popular sitcoms such as The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, The Goldbergs, and Mom, along with other local favorites like Two and a Half Men, Friends, and Seinfeld.

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The Delco Duo discusses desk sharing

3 days ago | phl17.com | Monica Cryan |Jenna Meissner

by: Monica Cryan, Jenna Meissner Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 10:04 AM EDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 10:04 AM EDT Jenna and Monica give advice on your issues on the Delco Duo. In this week’s episode (181), the Delco Duo discusses passcode reveals, desk sharing, concert etiquette. You can send your problems for Monica and Jenna to solve, email [email protected]. You will remain anonymous.
Barn fire damages Montgomery County animal rescue

4 days ago | phl17.com | Sean Reitze

by: Sean Reitze Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 04:11 PM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 04:11 PM EDT TOWAMENCIN TWP., Pa. (WPHL) — A barn fire broke out in Towamencin Township around 3 p.m. Sunday. The barn was part of Pawsibilities Animal Rescue. The non-profit organization posted on social media that the barn was a sanctuary for farm animals and cats, and belonged to the organization’s owner.
Scott Sauer named new SEPTA General Manager

4 days ago | phl17.com | Sean Reitze

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — SEPTA’s Interim General Manager, Scott Sauer, got a major promotion on Monday: General Manager. Sauer had previously been serving as SEPTA’s Interim General manager since November 2014, after Leslie Richards announced her departure from the post. Following a nationwide search, Sauer received a unanimous vote from the SEPTA Board on Monday. SEPTA Board votes to appoint Scott A.
The Delco Duo previews upcoming music festivals

4 days ago | phl17.com | Jenna Meissner |Monica Cryan

by: Jenna Meissner, Monica Cryan Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 10:18 AM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 10:18 AM EDT The Delco Duo previews upcoming music festivals within the county! Don’t miss the Wayne Music Festival or Havertown’s Irish Festival both happening on Saturday, June 7th. Rose Tree Park’s Summer Festival kicks off its 50th anniversary on June 11th and runs through August 10th.
French Open: Elina Svitolina saves match points and beats 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini

5 days ago | phl17.com | Howard Fendrich |Daisha Jones

PARIS (AP) — Elina Svitolina saved three match points and came back to eliminate 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1 on Sunday, earning her fifth French Open quarterfinal appearance. The 13th-seeded Svitolina, who is from Ukraine, is a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist — getting that far twice at Wimbledon and once at the U.S. Open — but is 0-4 so far in the quarterfinals at Roland-Garros.
Washington’s first 11 batters reach base in 10-run first inning vs. Diamondbacks

6 days ago | phl17.com | David Brandt |Monica Cryan

by: DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press Posted: May 31, 2025 / 11:43 PM EDT Updated: May 31, 2025 / 11:45 PM EDT PHOENIX (AP) — The Washington Nationals had their first 11 batters reach base during a 10-run first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. The Nationals scored nine runs before the D-backs got an out, which is the second-most in the big leagues since 1961.
Maja Stark avoids mistakes to take 1-shot lead into final round of the U.S. Women’s Open

6 days ago | phl17.com | Steve Megargee |Monica Cryan

ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Maja Stark could tell pretty early Saturday that Erin Hills would provide much more of a challenge than it had in the first two days of the U.S. Women’s Open. Yet she found a way to avoid the mistakes that befell so many other competitors during a brutal third round. Now the 25-year-old from Sweden is in position to earn the $2.4 million prize in the biggest event of the women’s golf season.
Help us craft a summer bucket list of hidden gems, and then help us tackle it

1 week ago | phl17.com | Colin Deppen

We're asking readers like you to help us make a summer bucket list full of places (new and old) worth trekking to. This callout first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Warmer weather is coming to Pennsylvania, and we’re looking for the best ways to spend the next stretch of 2025. That’s where you come in.
Two Philadelphia pharmacy fraud scheme leaders plead guilty

1 week ago | phl17.com | Sean Reitze

(WPHL) — Two leaders of a $12 million Medicaid fraud scheme have pleaded guilty this week, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced. Peter Dello Buono, 70, and Frank Bengermino, 70, have been sentenced to state prison. Dello Buono, who managed daily operations at the Broad Street Pharmacy in South Philadelphia, will serve 2 to 5 years in state prison. Bengermino, the in-store pharmacist, will serve 1½ to 5 years in state prison.
Colorado’s governor vetoes landmark ban on rent-setting algorithms

1 week ago | phl17.com | R.J. Rico

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has vetoed a bill that would have made Colorado the first state to ban landlords from using rent-setting algorithms, which many advocates have blamed for driving up housing costs across the country. RealPage is the target of a federal lawsuit filed last year that accuses the real estate software company of facilitating an illegal scheme to help landlords coordinate to hike rental prices.