Going Green And Having Fun In Philadelphia
The weather cooperated for Philadelphia's 8th annual "Greenfest," in Headhouse Square Sunday.
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The weather cooperated for Philadelphia's 8th annual "Greenfest," in Headhouse Square Sunday.
September is National Hunger Action Month and Philabundance has created 30 ways for people to get involved.
The new court, which cost about $80,000, comes courtesy of Beyond Sport, an organization that looks at sports in the context of social change.
The beautiful dresses, veils, and wedding jewelry are being sold at Le Méridien Hotel to further the fight against breast cancer.
A few members of the Brandywine Peace Community picketed Friday outside the Delaware County office of Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.). They want him to vote no.
"It's seems a little bit strange, but people really like this building," says Brett Bertolino, director of operations at Eastern State Penitentiary.
A group calling itself "Phila911" proposes a memorial in Franklin Square featuring 9-foot, 11-inch replicas of the twin towers, with a replica of the Liberty Bell suspended between the two.
Monmouth County is awaiting the results of blood tests on seven people who have come down with mumps-like symptoms.
Wednesday was the first day of the new school catering to the needs of children with autism.
Eastern State Penitentiary is getting ready for its biggest fundraiser of the year, "Terror Behind the Walls."
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program announced final details for its 30th anniversary kick-off event next month, which includes dinner for 900 people on Independence Mall.
Lynn McMaster, the interim president and CEO of the children's museum in Fairmount Park says the move will not affect the day-to-day operations of the popular children's attraction.
Four years after SEPTA launched its "Quiet Ride" cars on certain Regional Rail trains, the agency is conducting a survey to find out if all that shushing has been worthwhile.
The Franklin Institute celebrated a milestone Tuesday in the construction of the new state-of-the art Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion.
Jasper, 14, wants to have a career in remote-control vehicles.
Teens between 16 and 19 years old now account for half of all pedestrian deaths among those under 19.
On Tuesday, crews of cleaners used leaf blowers to round up the debris along the parkway as laborers took apart the four performance stages.
The Fairleigh Dickinson-PublicMind poll out Tuesday finds 49 percent of respondents think the state is headed in the right direction, an 8-point drop since June.
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan says some steps have been taken in the right direction, but not enough to get a deal done.
The piece of the World Trade Center arrived in Wilmington, Delaware Monday night.
At seven years old, Ella Wilson is a bubbly, vivacious second grader who was diagnosed in 2011 with type 1 neurofibromatosis ("NF1").
The Philadelphia Streets Department is taking applications to be part of the second class of a program which aims to get young adults on the right track.
Staying hydrated and avoiding the rowdy crowds is a main concern at this years 'Made In America' concert.
It's part of an overall $25 million effort to improve the appearance -- not to mention accessibility -- of some major thoroughfares through the city.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
A man was arrested after leading police on a miles-long chase in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber is out of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Wednesday for a second straight day against the Washington Nationals.
A Philadelphia man is facing charges after he allegedly met a student at Abington Township Senior High School and assaulted her.
Richard and Rita Zajko were killed inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
A man was arrested after leading police on a miles-long chase in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber is out of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Wednesday for a second straight day against the Washington Nationals.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
A man was arrested after leading police on a miles-long chase in Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia man is facing charges after he allegedly met a student at Abington Township Senior High School and assaulted her.
Through July 4, the Wawa Welcome America Festival will host concerts, block parties, fireworks, parades and more across Philadelphia.
Richard and Rita Zajko were killed inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly damaged and stole Pride flags along Kings Highway in Haddonfield, police said.
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Kyle Schwarber is out of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Wednesday for a second straight day against the Washington Nationals.
The 2026 Men's World Cup may be centered around the stadiums, but some Philadelphia business owners say the tournament's impact is being felt well beyond the sports complex.
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.
Curaçao and Côte d'Ivoire will play Thursday night in a 2026 Men's World Cup match at Lincoln Financial Field, aka Philadelphia Stadium.
Philadelphia Eagles fans packed the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, for Jason Kelce's sixth annual Team 62 fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Joshua Serad, of Maple Shade, was charged in connection with stealing and damaging the Pride flags on Kings Highway, according to police.