Starbucks To Hire 10,000 Vets And Military Spouses
The Seattle-based coffee company says it will develop a system dedicated to matching the skills of veterans and military spouses with jobs throughout its organization.
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The Seattle-based coffee company says it will develop a system dedicated to matching the skills of veterans and military spouses with jobs throughout its organization.
New research out of UC Berkeley and Northwestern shows that it's more important for wives than husbands to calm down and keep the peace following an argument.
The program, called "Aging at Home -- a Community Network," is a partnership between the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and the Visiting Nurse Association Community Services, in Abington.
New research reveals that a person's attitude towards reproductive and sexual behaviors is far more predictive of how religious they are than their attitude towards things like lying, cheating or stealing.
Philadelphia officials say 2014 will bring a crackdown on a very specific type of slumlord: those who own retail properties that have vacant, boarded up apartments above the store.
"The median cost of care in a center in the five county area ranges from about 11,000 in Philadelphia to 13,000 in Montgomery County,"
More than 400 colleges and universities will send representatives to a National College Fair at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Sunday. And for adults interested in going back to school, there's a local college fair in Center City tonight.
Jesenia may seem mild-mannered at first, but this ten-year-old girl is a bundle of energy.
With the recent shootings at LAX and the D.C. Naval Yard, security expert and former New Jersey State Trooper Dennis Tully says it's imperative people run, even scream, if they're ever faced with a mass shooting scenario.
Tawanda Jones of Camden says no child should be written off. She says they all have the power to be sophisticated and distinguished citizens.
Kids at the Please Touch Museum were voting on their favorite book from among those read to them at story time.
About 300 US Airways passengers complained that they were left unattended in the terminals for long periods of time or missed connecting flights when assistance was needed to get from one gate to another.
But the conservative senator from Lehigh County has carved a careful path in casting his vote.
If your takeout is just as important to you as where you'll be eating it, you're in luck.
A popular 80's singer does not own the Cherry Hill mansion wrapped in plastic, as previously reported.
The tongue-in-cheek American Mustache Institute says Montgomery County, Pa., Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes and St. Louis woodworker David Stine are co-winners.
With darkness descending an hour earlier thanks to the end of Daylight Savings time, bicyclists heading out in the late afternoon might be traveling in the dark.
The Israeli consulate is Philadelphia may or may not be marked for closure, but local officials including Mayor Nutter are pulling out all the stops to make sure it doesn't.
A PGW official says about 40 percent of its eligible customers don't apply for the program. The reason is unclear.
The Abramson Center for Jewish Life will open a new facility this month to cater to the needs of elderly people who require some daily care but are still living in a home environment.
Janet Geissler (left) leads the Philadelphia chapter of Project Linus, and during her tenure they've donated 22,000 blankets for kids dealing with trauma.
It's one of the largest 10k races in the tri-state area and it's all for a good cause.
An iconic statue representing the best of police work has been restored and rededicated outside Philadelphia police headquarters at 8th and Race Streets.
Plants may be the solution to balancing your system and reducing stress.
Parents and public school advocates say they're not at all pleased with the School District's plans for $45 million dollars recently released by Governor Corbett and they gave City Council an earful this past week.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a day to enjoy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a day to enjoy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.
A person is being interviewed in connection with the body that was found in a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood last week, police said Wednesday night.
Ballistics evidence from a Delaware County shooting in 2024 helped police solve a murder that happened in Cheltenham Township in 2018, officials said.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
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 local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
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.
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.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
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.
Cristopher Sánchez made Phillies history and extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Wednesday against the Padres for a three-game sweep.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday fired head coach Bradley Carnell and made Jon Scheer their full-time sporting director.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
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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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
After a rainy Memorial Day Weekend, maybe it's time for a do-over if you canceled your barbecue plans. We earned this stretch of sunny weather that will take hold in the Philadelphia region over the coming days. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The 130th annual Devon Horse Show is underway in Chester County, bringing some of the world's top equestrians to the storied Dixon Oval. Rider and local attorney Sophie Davish chats with our Wakisha Bailey and shares how equestrian sports require dedication.
A 21-year-old man identified as Beran A, who allegedly plotted an attack outside Taylor Swift's 2024 Eras Tour stop in Vienna, Austria, will likely receive a verdict today. Josh Sanders reports.
Officials say nearly 80 students were hurt in a fire at a girls' boarding school dormitory in Kenya. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Organizers hoping to raise awareness about cyclist and pedestrian safety held a memorial ceremony and bike ride in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.