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PHILADELPHIA - Adam Sandler truly embraced the "City of Brotherly Love" when he became a temporary resident last year.The star lived in Philadelphia while filming his latest Netflix project "Hustle," a movie about an NBA scout searching for the key player to bring the championship home for the 76ers.FOX 29's Alex Holley caught up with Sandler as he hit the red carpet with his mom for the Philadelphia premiere Tuesday night.He talked about how much he loved his time in the city, saying how great it was to see kids running around."Restaurants were great; people were great; great energy," Sandler said.He even found himself playing pickup basketball around the city."All the players were nice to me," he said. "No bod hurt me.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for a suspect who they say shot at a police officer on Thursday morning. According to authorities, the shooting erupted on the 800 block of E Allegheny Avenue in the Kensington section of the city. Officials say the officer was not injured and did not shoot back. The suspect was last seen in an alleyway, authorities say. SKYFOX flew over the area on Thursday morning, where a large police presence could be seen. SKYFOX flew over a Kensington street, where a large police response could be spotted.

PHILADELPHIA - A Paul Robeson High School senior is stunned and elated to learn she has been accepted to Harvard University for fall 2023 and she happily credits her family as well as the high school for getting her ready for her elevation to the Ivy League university.Alyssa Perren and her Robeson principal, Richard Gordon IV, joined Thomas Drayton and Alex Holley on Good Day to chat about the incredible opportunity and how the hard work Perren did gave her the ability to achieve her dream.Initially, Perren was asked about the moment she received the exciting news."I was actually out front with the horses and I sat down and I thought, ‘It’s 7:03, let me check.’ So, I went and I checked and it said, Congratulations. And, that’s all that I read and I started screaming.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - "Unsettling" behaviors, "worn out" staff and "potentially unsafe" situations has left one local school superintendent feeling the need to reach out to parents directly for help."I send this communication with hope and optimism of better days ahead for us as a community, but recent student behaviors are unsettling to say the least," Daniel McGarry, superintendent of Upper Darby School District, wrote in a letter to families last week.McGarry described the past few months as being emotionally and physically draining as physical fights and social media bullying have escalated in the district's schools, on buses and even outside school hours."We will not tolerate threats of violence or acts of violence in our schools or community. We have to do better," he wrote.The superintendent joined Good Day on Monday to discuss the "mixed" reactions from parents after sending out the letter asking parents to speak with their children about their behavior, and how to "treat one another with respect.""The reaction from some folks in the community is that teachers and administrators could do more," he told FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate on Monday, making it the only city in the U.S. to take the step back with restrictions. RELATED: Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case countsIn the announcement, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr.

PHILADELPHIA - Former Eagles long snapper and magician Jon Dorenbos is now being called a hero after saving a woman’s life in January. He joined Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the incident. Ana and Akira Nakao were working at their restaurant, VegiLicious, in Huntington Beach, California on Jan.

PHILADELPHIA - Millions of Americans were impacted by unprecedented winter storms that bowled over the southern United States last February and lead to a power crisis in Texas. Native Texan and Good Day Philadelphia co-host Alex Holley's family was in the direct path of the storms. Like so many others, Holley's 91-year-old grandfather lost power and heat and sought shelter in a nearby hotel.

PHILADELPHIA - Our Good Day Philadelphia family will be showing their support to the people of Texas Friday morning.As you may know, FOX 29' Alex Holley is from the Dallas area, and her family is one of many impacted by the crisis across the state in the wake of a winter storm.We've decided to help those in need by showing our Philly love for the North Texas Food Bank. DONATE: NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANKThe North Texas Food Bank has been working to close the hunger gap in the region by providing access to nutritious food.

PHILADELPHIA - Our Good Day Philadelphia family will be showing their support to the people of Texas Friday morning.As you may know, FOX 29' Alex Holley is from the Dallas area, and her family is one of many impacted by the crisis across the state in the wake of a winter storm.We've decided to help those in need by showing our Philly love for the Food Bank of North Texas. DONATE: FOOD BANK OF NORTH TEXASThe Food Bank of North Texas has been working to close the hunger gap in the region by providing access to nutritious food.

PHILADELPHIA - Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule them prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.So what is the concern with getting a mammogram directly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine?Doctor Andrea Porpiglia, Assistant Professor at Fox Chase Cancer Center, met with FOX 29’s Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to talk about this important health information."What we’re seeing is women who have gotten the COVID vaccine, we’re seeing some enlarged lymph nodes. Which is a normal response to the vaccine.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Commissioner of Health Dr. Thomas Farley painted a grim picture of the coming months as the city continues to see a surge in new coronavirus infections. Joining Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley on Good Day Philadelphia, Farley mentioned that last week's positivity rate of 8.8% is the highest its been since May.

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - Two Northeast high school students wanted to make a difference for other students struggling to learn in this new age of online classwork. Chantelle Faria and Molly McCaffrey joined their talents and created Youth Enlightened, a free tutoring website for students to get the help they need.The two teens joined Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton on Good Day to chat about their website and the drive behind its formation.“We chose to start this because we really just wanted to help.

PHILADELPHIA - In this uncertain time, two women have joined their talents to create a new way to feel better about shopping online while connecting with others and making donations for good causes. Their online shop is called Anxiety Marketplace and since April, they have raised $7,000 toward worthy causes.Creators Sophia Yapalater and Jolie Defeis spent time with Good Day’s Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley to explain their online store.The page, set on Instagram, is a place where users can buy and sell clothing and accessories.

Archbishop Nelson Perez joins Good Day Philadelphia to explain celebrations for Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Carla Showell-Lee, SEPTA's media relations director, explains the schedule changes on Good Day Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA - While Philadelphia operates under coronavirus-induced shutdown restrictions, businesses deemed "essential" continue to serve the community.

Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick talked with Brian Abernathy, Philadelphia's Managing Director, about the COVID-19 outbreak's impact citywide.

Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick talked with Brian Abernathy, Philadelphia's Managing Director, about the COVID-19 outbreak's impact citywide.

Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick talked with Brian Abernathy, Philadelphia's Managing Director, about the COVID-19 outbreak's impact citywide.

Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick talked with Brian Abernathy, Philadelphia's Managing Director, about the COVID-19 outbreak's impact citywide.

Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick talked with Brian Abernathy, Philadelphia's Managing Director, about the COVID-19 outbreak's impact citywide.

Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick talked with Brian Abernathy, Philadelphia's Managing Director, about the COVID-19 outbreak's impact citywide.