Noted Movie Director Prescribes Cure For Philadelphia's Schools
M. Night Shyamalan's book, "I Got Schooled," outlines five practices he says data show will improve school performance.
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M. Night Shyamalan's book, "I Got Schooled," outlines five practices he says data show will improve school performance.
Philippe Holland was left in critical condition following the April 22nd shooting, near 51st Street and Baltimore Avenue. The official word from police was that the shooting may have been the result of a "misunderstanding."
Informed through word of mouth, the Internet, or just happening by, cyclists took advantage of the expertise offered by Keswick Cycle Shop.
One sunny day in July, 1996, Beth Simonetti Gallelli's son went to Pennypack Creek with a high-spirited friend who fell in while clowning around, and got swept away.
Archbishop Vincente Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, is on a factfinding mission to identify sites for the events, including possible venues that could handle a papal visit.
The month-long effort features cocktails centered on the Philly-based Bluecoat American Dry Gin.
Robert "Harvey" Gsell, a Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice patient suffering from Stage 4 lung cancer, was presented with the Military Service Medal in front of close family and friends inside his home in Westville, NJ.
Philadelphia fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers says to take a good look at your barbecue grill before lighting it up.
The conference, with nearly 200 attendees and sponsored by the Philadelphia group "Mothers In Charge," is titled "Law and Order or Vigilante Justice."
A West Philadelphia woman was robbed at a neighborhood convenience store Monday and she's taking the fight for justice in her own hands.
The Italian Market Festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th. But this year, the huge block party offers something new.
It focuses on four cities with different water management problems and one is Philadelphia.
Some Temple University students are helping a Bucks County charity "piece" together a fundraiser to raise money for autism.
The latest mergers, which take effect June 30, involve several churches in Camden County.
About 15,000 people are expected at Penn's Landing this weekend for the 11th annual Art Star Craft Bazaar.
The eight days of service projects, educational programs, family activities, and tours, take place at over 100 parks throughout the city.
Inventor and businessman Dave Reichwein, who has a son with autism, helped make this Devereaux program possible with a donation.
Lori Shorr, the mayor's chief education officer, admits the city hasn't quite reached the mayor's graduation rate goal.
The Delaware River waterfront is gearing up for summer with a lineup of free festivals, multicultural events, and concerts.
The Clay Studio celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend with some creative programming.
Deeply discounted wedding dresses are up for sale tonight and tomorrow at a hotel in Philadelphia's historic district.
At Cooper Hospital in Camden, a local organization distributed gift bags for Mother's Day.
Scores of fast-food and other low-wage workers rallied in center city Philadelphia to demand that Pennsylvania lawmakers raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. A strike is scheduled for May 15th.
The DRPA is holding its second of three town-hall meetings, this one tonight in Collingswood, to discuss delays caused by construction on the PATCO line over the Ben Franklin Bridge.
A Philadelphia synagogue and a church engage in a friendly beer-brewing competition this weekend, and Old City hosts the first "Night Market" of 2014 next Thursday.
