Philadelphia Orchestra To Host Free Pop-up Concert Wednesday Night
Though originally scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall's Opening Night concert, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will instead lead the orchestra at Verizon Hall.
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Though originally scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall's Opening Night concert, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will instead lead the orchestra at Verizon Hall.
"Given the health of the economy, given the other economic and fiscal concerns that voters have, I don't think it's likely to move center stage .. in the short run," says Terry Madonna.
City officials, as well as those who work to serve those who face this heartbreaking situation, gathered at LOVE Park Tuesday afternoon.
"I want to become a successful actor because I want to show kids that if you grow up with nothing you can always make something out of yourself," says Jazmeer.
The new "Imagination Playground" has giant, soft building blocks in various shapes that children can use to build whatever comes to mind.
University spokesman Jonathan Gust says no decision has been made yet and the university is holding forums with students, faculty, and staff to discuss the issue and get input from the campus community.
New Jersey Democrats trying to keep the ball rolling for same-sex marriage are pushing the issue on two fronts: the NJ Supreme Court and the Statehouse.
The Market at DelVal in Doylestown opened their maze to public this past weekend.
They're not the newest Nikes, but these "Toms" sneakers are great for gym class.
While New Jersey residents feel more positive about the Affordable Care Act than residents across the country, they also know less about it.
The Democratic-led legislature plans to hold a vote to override Gov. Christie's veto of a measure that would have legalized gay marriages.
Exciting news for craft beer lovers in the Philadelphia area: Saison de Rose, a limited-edition brew that benefits a local breast cancer treatment center, will be available starting Oct. 4th.
"We're trying to change minds through visuals," says Sean McKoy. "We want to be the next version of '60 Minutes' but cater to a younger generation."
Some local bars even passed up on football in favor of a day-long marathon of the final season.
Crowds gathered on Benjamin Franklin Parkway Sunday for the 51st Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade.
On the second Sunday of each month, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens holds"Family Jams," a chance for kids (and even some adults) to make their own magic.
A newly released poll suggests many New Jersey families cut back on their trips down the shore, in spite of a 13 million dollar publicity campaign seeking to boost tourism in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
The University of Pennsylvania has received a grant to study smoking behaviors. It is a five year, $20 million study that will examines why people still smoke in 2013.
Ever since the Great recession began, a lot of us have been paying off existing debt and avoiding getting any new loans, but an investment specialist says too many people are too hot or too cold on something that needs to be just right.
Concerned community members held hands and marched together in Philadelphia Saturday, in an expression of unity in the effort to stamp out gun violence.
For the first time in 12 years, residents of the city of Chester now have a grocery store close to home. Fare & Square is a 16,000 square foot oasis in the middle of a food desert. Chester residents are thrilled.
The USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey held its 72nd annual gala Friday night and this year they brought the festivities to the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
One local university is taking an opportunity this month, National Cholesterol Education Month, to urge its students to pay attention to the dangers of high cholesterol.
The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society or PAWS recently rescued it's 10,000th animal and a new campaign has been launched to save 10,000 more.
The Executive Director of The Asian Arts Initiative, Gayle Isa, says her group is heading the effort to improve Pearl Street, which she sees every day since it happens to be right behind her organization's building.
