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KOIN 6 celebrates Day of Giving with Sunshine Division: How to donate

Sunshine Division is just weeks away from opening its brand new headquarters that will help it feed even more families in our community.

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Philadelphia, PA NBC Philadelphia Apr 9
Nelly, The Fray among headliners in Pa. free concert series for America's 250th

The state of Pennsylvania will be a huge party this summer as America celebrates its 250th birthday. On Thursday, April 8, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced five free concerts across the state as part of the Commonwealth Concert Series, which will feature a diverse lineup of popular singers and bands. “It’s important for us to be able to bring alive all that there is to offer in every community across Pennsylvania, to celebrate our history and to make sure we look toward our future,” Shapiro said. The first concert in the series will be held on May 23 at Penn State and the last concert will be held on June 27 in Pittsburgh. Read the full lineup below. Commonwealth Concert Series tour schedule May 23: Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center June 6: The Fray at the Erie Insurance Arena June 13: The Avett Brothers at the Hershey Park Stadium June 20: Lady A and En Vogue at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre June 27: Third Eye Blin

Philadelphia, PA NBC Philadelphia Apr 9
Nelly, The Fray among headliners in Pa. free concert series for America's 250th

The state of Pennsylvania will be a huge party this summer as America celebrates its 250th birthday. On Thursday, April 8, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced five free concerts across the state as part of the Commonwealth Concert Series, which will feature a diverse lineup of popular singers and bands. “It’s important for us to be able to bring alive all that there is to offer in every community across Pennsylvania, to celebrate our history and to make sure we look toward our future,” Shapiro said. The first concert in the series will be held on May 23 at Penn State and the last concert will be held on June 27 in Pittsburgh. Read the full lineup below. Commonwealth Concert Series tour schedule May 23: Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center June 6: The Fray at the Erie Insurance Arena June 13: The Avett Brothers at the Hershey Park Stadium June 20: Lady A and En Vogue at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre June 27: Third Eye Blin

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 9
Dine in a 1800s parlor car!

Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille in Morristown, NJ features authentic train parlor cars on where guests can dine

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 9
Hospital employee runs 'Wendell's Welcome Wagon' after life-changing accident

After a life-changing accident, Wendell Sweeney found a new purpose: to deliver comfort and joy to hospital patients.

Environment Mongabay Apr 9
On the shores of Lake Victoria, a youth-led campaign to revive a wetland

KISUMU, Kenya — On a December morning, the early sunshine casts a golden sheen on the waters of Lake Victoria in Kenya’s Kisumu county. The breeze from the lake carries the melody of birds, as a small wooden boat bobs gently on the languid waves. Occasionally, an African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) strikes, trapping a […]

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 9
'Longest Line of Cheesesteaks': New world record makes history in Philly

It was a decisive and delicious effort, lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks to set a new Guinness World Record at the Philadelphia International Airport.

Science Smithsonian Mag Apr 9
This Punjabi Princess Fought for Women's Suffrage and Sheltered Refugees During World War II. A Goddaughter of Queen Victoria, She Rejected British Imperialism

A new exhibition at Kensington Palace tells the riveting story of Sophia Duleep Singh, daughter of the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire

Albany, NY NEWS10 ABC Apr 9
Crews battle early morning fire in Altamont

Around 3:45 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to a fully involved structure fire on Severson Avenue in Altamont. Multiple fire companies were called for mutual aid.

Nashville, TN WKRN Apr 9
Murfreesboro Pike reopens after serious crash

A serious crash has closed Murfreesboro Pike near the Rutherford County line Thursday morning.

Albany, NY NEWS10 ABC Apr 9
4/9/2026: Bright & breezy day ahead

With high pressure off the coast, we are staying dry and sunny today. A breeze from the south gets us a little warmer, but could lead to elevated fire danger.