Movie Review: 'The Hunger Games'
Jennifer Lawrence hits the thespian bull's-eye once again as the "girl on fire," carrying the movie on her shoulders with a never-a-false-move star turn.
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Jennifer Lawrence hits the thespian bull's-eye once again as the "girl on fire," carrying the movie on her shoulders with a never-a-false-move star turn.
According to the magazine, Philadelphia is one of the most memorable destinations on the silver screen.
Opening Friday, "The Hunger Games" has a strong shot at shattering the record March debut of $116.1 million domestically for 2010's "Alice in Wonderland." It would be only the second movie opening in March to top $100 million in the first weekend.
Will Ferrell gets additional points here for risk taking, but not enthusiastic applause.
A million dollars in grant money has been awarded to 25 area arts organizations, to continue free public programs and innovative audience engagement projects.
Jamie Bell and Steven Spielberg have joined in the computer-generated "The Adventures of Tintin," now on home video.
This tale of parallel experiences finds the son wondering whether he's just as deluded as his father, whom he desperately wants not to turn into.
WWE superstar John Cena was involved in a car accident in Philadelphia on Monday morning.
The weekend's only new mainstream attraction, a comedy about undercover cops based on the eighties TV series, starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, arrested audiences to the tune of $35-million, good for a robust first-place finish on its debut weekend.
The statues of Kate Smith, Julius Erving, and Gary Dornhoefer that were once outside the Spectrum are back in South Philadelphia.
It's both surprising and gratifying to report that Nicolas Cage's latest starring vehicle is not only bearable but respectable and watchable.
Brace yourself! You are about to be treated to the Arden Theatre's production of "Cyrano."
No one's been clamoring for a movie version of this property. But now that we've got one, we're better for it.
This is a breezy, poignant, charming, and decidedly offbeat comedic fable about a day in the life of a dysfunctional family of three, each slightly damaged in a different way.
CBS 3 and The CW Philly will present the third annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Phone Bank, a five hour on-air fundraiser for one of the Delaware Valley's most beloved charities.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy Tuesday morning commute before temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
A man was shot and killed during a confrontation at a Royal Farms store in Northeast Philadelphia, police say.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A ceremony in Camden on Memorial Day honored Lt. Col. George Hardy, a Tuskegee airman who was born in South Philadelphia who died last year.
Fog continues into Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia area. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Months after a sinkhole appeared in North Philadelphia, residents say, the city covered it with a metal plate. Neighbors say it's not a long-term solution.
At the 80th annual Memorial Day parade, veterans and community members in Philadelphia's Bridesburg neighborhood remembered and honored U.S. service members who died.
The Philadelphia area can expect warmer weather Tuesday and possible showers on Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.