German-American Folk Art Exhibit Opens at Philadelphia Museum of Art
The exhibit, from the private collection of Joan and Victor Johnson, contains more than 230 pieces of Pennsylvania German writings and drawings, called "frakturs."
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The exhibit, from the private collection of Joan and Victor Johnson, contains more than 230 pieces of Pennsylvania German writings and drawings, called "frakturs."
It's called Schuylkill River Trail Ale, and Sly Fox plans to roll it out as part of a big Earth Day splash in April.
"These state lands are intended to be refuges, places where people can go to enjoy natural beauty," the governor said today, signing the measure in 275-acre Benjamin Rush State Park, in Northeast Philadelphia.
Beer was leaking onto the road following the crash, which closed the entire highway for a time.
Pollsters are already asking Pennsylvania voters whether they're willing to re-elect Pat Toomey.
The nearly 900-acre naval air station in Horsham has been largely vacant for nearly four years.
Many people are waking up to both positive and negative single-digit wind chills this morning.
In the case of Open Records, the Wolf administration claims the director serves at the pleasure of the governor; Senate Republicans say the law was written otherwise.
A Pennsylvania prosecutor is formally notifying the court he's seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing one state trooper and wounding another in a barracks ambush.
With Governor Tom Wolf now in office, chances for approval of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania have improved considerably. The effort to enact a law started from the beginning again Tuesday in the new session of the legislature.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Tuesday, January 27th, 2015.
At 6am on Tuesday, the Snow Emergency was lifted. Normal parking can resume on Snow Emergency Routes.
The Nor'easter will continue to intensify off the east coast and track northward tonight.
The National Guard has activated 150 people, stationed in the Philadelphia region.
CBS Philly has received the following community cancellations for Monday, January 26th, 2015.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the "last decision" of his playing career.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the "last decision" of his playing career.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Thousands of cyclists departed Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Sunday morning for the annual The Ben to the Shore Bike Tour. The event raises money for first responders and their families.
PSPCA advocate Carol Erickson explains how to tell whether your dog has a preferred paw, and which one it is.
The life of Kada Scott, the Philadelphia woman who was abducted and murdered in October, was remembered at a special event in Center City this weekend. Her sister, Kinsey Scott, received a scholarship from the organization She is U.
Sunday is a beautiful summer day in the Philadelphia area, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
With a light east wind, the shore points this weekend may be the place to be! Andrew Kozak has the forecast.