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(Setting up for the "Dad Vail" regatta along the Schuylkill River. Credit: John McDevitt)

Kelly Drive Closed In Preparation For ”Dad Vail” Regatta

A rowing regatta that has been held in Philadelphia for 59 consecutive years takes place once again this weekend, along the Schuylkill River.

2012/05/10

Local Running Group Tackles Health Issues In Black Community

Every Saturday morning, it becomes more clear, why dozens of women come together to exercise along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. They want to improve the health of the most overweight and obese women in the country, black women.

2012/02/20

Vigil Held For Victims Of Kelly Drive Crash

A vigil was held to remember the lives of a young mother and her teenage soon who were killed in a car accident on Monday.

2012/01/18

Police ID Victims In Deadly Kelly Drive Head-On Crash

Philadelphia police have identified two people who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Kelly Drive Monday afternoon. A third person is in critical condition.

2012/01/17

2 Dead In Kelly Drive Crash

A two vehicle crash on Kelly Drive has left two people dead and a third woman fighting for her life.

2012/01/16

Kelly Drive Closed On Saturday

Beginning at 7 a.m., Kelly Drive will be closed heading northbound from Hunting Park to South Ferry Road for the removal of a tree.

2012/01/14

Submerged Car Recovered From Schuylkill River, Search For Driver Continues

Philadelphia police and rescue crews are trying to locate a vehicle in the Schuylkill River after witnesses reported seeing the car go under water.

2011/09/29

BLOG: Rain, Rain Go Away

Give yourself plenty of extra time heading out this morning. Numerous Flash Flood Warnings are in effect and rainfall rates of 1-2+ inches per hour are occurring over our region.

2011/09/08

Kelly Drive at Midvale (credit: KYW's Jim Melwert)

Kelly Drive To Remain Closed Until Flood Waters Recede

Based on the current river forecast and the strong probability of continued flooding, Kelly Drive will remain closed until flood waters have receded, authorities said.

2011/09/08

(A runner this morning on Kelly Drive. Photos by Hadas Kuznits)

Approaching 100° In The Shade, And Yet Philadelphians Run

Even a heat wave won’t keep some people from their workouts.

2011/07/21

I-Team: Kelly Drive Safety Under Scrutiny

Following the tragic death of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Stephen Naughton, whose car veered off Kelly Drive and plunged into the Schuylkill River on Tuesday afternoon, a CBS 3 I-Team Investigation reveals that it is the fifth time in less than 3 years that a vehicle has left the drive and wound up in the river.

2011/06/01

Officer Dies After Car Plunges Into Schuylkill River

An off-duty Philadelphia police sergeant rescued by Good Samaritans after his car crashed into the Schuylkill River on Tuesday afternoon has died.

2011/05/31

Woman In Center City Gets Cited For Drunk Biking After Ramming Cop Car

An unidentified woman bicyclist suffered minor injuries and was cited for operating her bike while under the influence of alcohol around 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning when she slammed into a police car that had its lights and flashers operating while responding to an emergency.

2011/05/29

Dad Vail Regatta Returns To Schuylkill River

It’s a Philadelphia tradition. Thousands of college rowers and spectators are packing Kelly Drive for the 73rd Aberdeen Dad Vail regatta.

2011/05/13

Philadelphia Police stand next to sketch of the Fairmount Park rapist. (Credit: John McDevitt)

Philadelphia Police Remind The Public To Beware Of The Fairmount Park Rapist

Members of the Philadelphia Police Department were out in Fairmount Park on Saturday handing out fliers and talking with the public to remind them to be aware of their surroundings as the hunt for a serial rapist continues.

2011/04/30