Positively Philadelphia: A Savvy New Yorker Amazed By Her Visit Here
Mandi Woodruff is editor of the personal finance section at Business Insider. Her recent visit to Philadelphia delighted and amazed her.
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Mandi Woodruff is editor of the personal finance section at Business Insider. Her recent visit to Philadelphia delighted and amazed her.
If the common wisdom is that boys lag behind girls in writing skills, some are bucking the trend, especially those attending workshops in Philadelphia that foster creative thinking.
People in Germantown were helping neighborhood kids get ready to go back to school at the fourth annual school supply giveaway at the historic Concord Schoolhouse.
The seventh annual Jazz on the Avenue Festival is today from noon until 7 p.m. at Broad and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
For many fans, with the team's struggles this season and last, it seemed inevitable that Charlie's time was running out.
Employees of Digitas Health took a day away from the office to help spruce up Girard Elementary School in time for the start of the school year.
Lisa Tremper Hanover says folks are intrigued by Grace Kelly because, "She did say, 'I've been the most fortunate woman to have been a movie star and a princess -- every little girl wishes for that!'"
Jon Bon Jovi is working with Project HOME on "JBJ Soul Homes," at 15th and Fairmount
Garden State Equality attorney Lawrence Lustberg says the problem stems from how federal benefits are doled out.
The project recaptures the design principles of the original 1957 work by Tansai Sano, the landscape architect from Kyoto.
When students return to one elementary school in the Hatboro-Horsham School District next month, they may be seeing some senior citizens roaming the hallways.
School officials say repairs at the arson-damaged Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne should be complete for the start of classes next month.
A West Philadelphia cafe is reopening its doors for the first time in eight months. The business fell victim to a demolition gone wrong.
Philly Rising is a program through which the city works with residents to improve life in neighborhoods with high instances of violent crimes.
This weekend, guests can learn about the role of animals throughout the prison's history – from unwelcome creepy crawlies to Eastern State's former mascot, Pep the Dog.
Bristol Township has a post on its web site indicating that a police officer and walk-through metal detector will be stationed at the entrance to the municipal building in time for Thursday night's Council meeting.
Plymouth Township will break ground next Wednesday at the park on Germantown Pike and Walton Road for a new monument dedicated to the men and women who served our country and the first responders who serve the community.
Eight-year-old Jamir is full of energy. He loves superheroes and wants to be a firefighter or a police officer one day.
"Champions need a great field to play on," said Mayor Michael Nutter.
The new attraction is located at the Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, where Superstorm Sandy is best known for toppling a roller coaster into the ocean.
West Goshen, Chester County was voted tenth on the CNN Money roundup.
The law firm Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy makes its mark daily in courtrooms and boardrooms, but in its 52-year history the firm has also had a broader impact on behalf of the needy.
The Liz Afif Gallery in Old City is featuring a performance art piece where people are feeling the love.
A Philadelphia non-profit that advocates for domestic abuse victims is on track to complete a $3-million renovation and expansion project for its transitional housing program.
It's a story we know all too well in Philadelphia, but Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Michael D'Antonio has put the whole Catholic priest sex scandal in one volume.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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.
President Trump said that Tuesday "will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran" — as he threatens to hit Iranian electrical facilities and bridges.
Families dressed in their best outfits for this year's 93rd annual Easter Promenade on South Street.
The Red Cross said it's assisting three families who can no longer stay inside the home.
The Philadelphia area can expect cooler temperatures Monday and a mostly quiet week of weather. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
A United States crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday has been rescued by U.S. forces. President Trump posted on social media Sunday morning that the service member was "seriously wounded."