Feast Day of St. Blaise Brings Blessing of Throats at Philadelphia Cathedral
February 3rd marks the Catholic celebration known as the Feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of those with ailments of the throat.
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February 3rd marks the Catholic celebration known as the Feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of those with ailments of the throat.
The founder of the Institute for the Development of African-American Youth lost his eyesight to glaucoma at age 14. But the Trinidad-born scholar says his mother didn't let his disability stop him.
Philadelphia City Council is working to raise awareness about the barriers deaf and hard-of-hearing folks confront in their daily lives.
Folks at the Zoo have already opened registration for their summer camp.
A group of "Home Cook Heroes" prepared the 50,000th meal at the Gift of Life Family House in Old City on Saturday.
The number of elder abuse cases is increasing and one of Pennsylvania's US Senators wants to do something about it.
This bitterly cold weather that has gripped the Delaware Valley in recent days has sparked a number of fires and the Philadelphia's Fire Commissioner is urging everyone take a look around their homes for potential hazards.
For the first time in history, Punxsutawney, Pa. will battle with the Super Bowl for worldwide attention.
Students at the Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing Arts are singing praises to the donors who are helping make this years performance possible.
A local organization that advocates for the rights of restaurant workers has issued its second annual dining guide, hoping to promote better employment practices in the city's restaurant industry.
A $10,000 grant from Philadelphia philanthropist and radio industry icon Kal Rudman and his wife, Lucille, means lots of new equipment for the student-operated FM radio station in Havertown, Pa.
CHOP patient Camden Divert, 10, of Pottsville, Pa., was all smiles today when he got to meet about ten therapy dogs.
Katie Wilkinson won a pair of Super Bowl tickets in a Red Cross promotion for blood donors. She's getting married on Saturday; the game is Sunday.
For fifty years, the North Broad Street arena hosted boxing matches, offering spectators a view unlike anywhere else in the country.
But Franklin & Marshall Poll director Terry Madonna notes that at just 23 percent, the number of folks who think Corbett is doing a "good" or "excellent" job is still quite low.
If you're looking to connect with your neighbors, there's a social network for that.
How about an all-chocolate dinner as a lead-in to Valentine's Day? We'll also hear about some special party foods for Super Bowl Sunday, and a new restaurant in Fishtown featuring Mexican beers and seafood.
The state gaming board has concluded the second of three days of hearings on who should get Philadelphia's remaining casino license.
"We are celebrating what once seemed impossible as possible," said Sister Mary Scullion, co-founder of Project Home, the driving force behind the Stephen Klein Wellness Center.
There's a bold new tool to help those getting out of prison make the transition to law-abiding citizen.
On Sunday, February 9th, Laurentius Salon will be donating the entire day's proceeds to Pieter's family so that they can continue his treatment here in Philadelphia.
A committee of the Philadelphia Historical Commission heard four hours of testimony but ran out of time before deciding whether to make an advisory, non-binding recommendation to the full commission.
As support to reopen and improve Cooper River Park West continues to gather, a community meeting will be held Tuesday night to unveil environmental and recreational plan proposals.
"We're trying to look for that predator that's preying on the vulnerable," says Septa police chief Tom Nestel.
A community pulled together Sunday to rescue a dog that was stranded on the ice in the Delaware River.
