2 Mount Airy Churches Give Back To Families In Need
This Christmas, as churches across the region celebrate the birth of Christ, two Philadelphia churches came together to give food and fellowship to those who may not otherwise have it.
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This Christmas, as churches across the region celebrate the birth of Christ, two Philadelphia churches came together to give food and fellowship to those who may not otherwise have it.
At Arch Street United Methodist Church on North Broad Street, it was the annual Christmas breakfast for the homeless and others in need.
At the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square, attendees gathered to observe the birth of Christ, at a service filled with carols and prayer.
The Keystone State Boychoir shared holiday favorites and even engaged the appreciative audience in a sing-along.
For Italians, Christmas Eve means the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
At 60 years old, Troop 358 of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown is one of the oldest African-American Boy Scout troops in America, says chairman Charles Whiting.
Last weekend's gun buyback in the city of Camden was far more successful than organizers had expected. Because of that, officials are considering trying it in other New Jersey cities.
The Salvation Army of New Jersey is falling short of it's goal for the 2012 holiday season. And the charity has only two days left to make up the difference.
A visit to the nativity display with live animals outside a church in Old City is a family tradition for many.
Some folks are celebrating the end of the Mayan calendar on Friday night.
Donors may be trying to beat potential tax code changes due to the 'fiscal cliff' by accelerating their charitable giving now.
Some schools that have received new equipment are now slated to be shut down by the Philadelphia school district.
The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012, leading doomsday sayers think the worst. But what about the rest of us?
Santa Claus sat in front of a big-screen TV, manipulating a plastic steering wheel and operating the distracted-driver computer simulator.
This week on "What's Cooking," Hadas covers a new lounge in Old City and previews a couple of food-related holiday fundraisers.
"I think and hope we may finally be at a tipping point," said Rabbi David Strauss. "The American people, I believe, have been aroused by this ongoing, senseless slaughter."
volunteers dressed in green aprons and Santa hats carried boxes filled with "Stockings of Love" stuffed with small toys, games, and other goodies for children and women who live at or are served by the People's Emergency Shelter, on North 39th Street near Lancaster Avenue.
Santa showed up with his helpers - much of the defensive backfield for the Eagles - to distribute toys at the annual Archbishop's Christmas Benefit for Children.
"Corbett's budget hurt education around the state, not just Philadelphia. And we need to come up with a unified strategy with other districts around the state and restore the funding formula from 2008."
Adopting a child from Russia was never easy, but the Russian parliament is considering making it impossible for Americans to do so.
Police originally put out surveillance photos of a man and a woman who made three quick trips into a Walgreens store on Route 70 at Grove Street last week, taking toys from the "Toys for Tots" bin each time.
Local chefs will join forces Sunday at an event to raise money for people who were affect by Superstorm Sandy.
A committee of people who use DRPA bridges and the PATCO high speed line handed the Delaware River Port Authority a list of suggestions this week on issues they'd like to see addressed.
Once the Fralinger string band realized their props were not destroyed by Monday's South Philadelphia warehouse fire, they focused their fundraising efforts to assist the families who were not as fortunate.
A day after one of the nation's deadliest shootings, school districts locally and across the country are wondering if there's more schools should be doing to ensure their children's safety.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Have your umbrella ready on Easter Sunday as a cold front moving through the area will bring widespread showers to the region.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Rain likely beginning late morning, lasting into late afternoon, cooler but still seasonably mild. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
It’s something drivers never expect to see — a plane landing on A highway. That’s exactly what happened this morning on I-78 in Weisenberg Township. Eva Andersen reports.
Wawa is recalling several drinks sold in Philadelphia-area stores because of an undeclared ingredient.
We've got warm weather Saturday in the Philadelphia region with potential for a record high temperature. Then on Sunday we'll see rain move in likely during the late morning hours. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low. Not zero, but a few passing showers are about all we expect. Bill Kelly reports.