St. Joe's University Pays $10M For Archdiocese's City Ave. Mansion
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is selling the archbishop's residence, at 5700 City Line Avenue, to St. Joseph's University.
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is selling the archbishop's residence, at 5700 City Line Avenue, to St. Joseph's University.
Experts say migrating birds are sensitive to lights in the night sky.
Shlomo Molla (at left in photo) was born in an impoverished Jewish village in Ethiopia.
The organization that runs "First Fridays" in Doylestown, Pa. says the event has run its course and will no longer continue.
The owner of the Acme markets is planning to streamline operations that will include the closing of three stores in the Philadelphia region.
It's part of a national effort to have fathers be proactive in their children's education.
"You feel more connected to your car. It's a better driving experience than an automatic," one teen said.
The US Department Agriculture says 50 million people went hungry last year.
Philadelphia Gas Works is increasing the rate it charges its customers for the next three months, because of natural gas market conditions.
The Haddonfield School District has discovered that a plan to expand its student tuition program has become a lucrative source of funding.
"Last year, we set the record up here -- it was 125 degrees," recalls Kimmel Center vice president of operations David Thiele.
Since 1979, Robert Speca has had sunblock on his nose and a whistle between his lips, guarding his stretch of beach and the thousands of people who used it.
The How We Fish mural is expected to be completed next month.
Thousands of Philadelphia area workers braved drenching rain to march in the 25th annual Labor Day parade along Columbus Boulevard, Monday morning.
Boardwalk merchants say Jersey Shore visitors are spending a little more over last year, but not much more.
The shriek of the final whistle in Penn State's loss to Ohio University represented a milestone for the university as it struggles to move past the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal that has damaged it immeasurably over the past 10 months.
Police in Philadelphia say gunshots have claimed the lives of two more people in the city.
You can see beautiful art for the right price September 29th, if you have the right ticket.
The Penn State Nittany Lions took the field for the start of a new season without Joe Paterno for the first time in 46 years.
The widow of the late Joe Paterno cheered on Penn State in the Nittany Lions' historic season opener Saturday against Ohio.
Organizers are expecting 50,000 people to fill the Ben Franklin Parkway each day Saturday and Sunday.
The true economic impact of the Made In America concert won't be known for a few weeks, but the concert is already proving profitable for hotels in the city.
"On Labor Day, the most important thing for labor is to protect themselves," said Steve Sweeney, president of the New Jersey state senate.
An ice cream truck was roaming Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, handing out free treats while reminding parents and kids that schools starts in a week.
The now-legendary boxer lived in the five-bedroom, 5½-bath house from 1971 to 1974.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
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.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
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.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
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.
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.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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.
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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.
Sunday will be muggy and cloudy with highs in the low 80s in Philadelphia before multiple days of extreme heat settle across the Delaware Valley. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday through Saturday as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
Joe Frazier's statue has been positioned outside Stateside Live in South Philadelphia since 2015, but on Monday, June 29, it'll be unveiled at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Frazier's statue moves into the spot where the Rocky statue once stood.
Cats use many ways to communicate. On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explores how cats talk to men and women differently, and why.
Thousands of Croatian soccer fans rallied in Philadelphia ahead of their World Cup match against Ghana, and even ended up crashing a wedding at City Hall in Center City.
After a wet start to the weekend, we keep the muggy conditions around for Sunday, although the temperatures will be a bit warmer. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.