Rowers Take To The River In Day Two Of The Dad Vails
Athletes are preparing to show off their talents along the Schuylkill, for the annual regatta, which attracts colleges from across the country.
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Athletes are preparing to show off their talents along the Schuylkill, for the annual regatta, which attracts colleges from across the country.
"We have 140 craftsmen," says show organizer Nick Mohler. Paul Yacoe (photo) carves wooden boxes in a wide variety of shapes.
The Morris Arboretum is holding its annual plant sale, through Saturday, just in time for the summer gardening season -- and Mother's Day.
Children at the Goddard School in King of Prussia did something special for Mother's Day: they donated essential items to a local shelter to help moms and kids who can't be home this weekend.
Edna Escher-Gaston was driving on I-95 when her life changed forever, but she didn't give up on life.
The kids at Meredith Elementary School say they're eager to recognize their moms this Sunday.
Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program's latest project, titled, "Finding the Light Within," sheds light on the issue of suicide among minority youth.
Officials cut the ribbon one year to the day after ground was broken on the $5-million project that's designed to draw visitors through a variety of amenities.
"These are modest people, working people from Hungary," says Robert Mongeluzzi, who represents the families of the victims. "They're not asking for some fancy memorial. They're asking for a simple bench in memory of their children."
Thursday was a big day for thousands of Temple University students -- and a big day for the school.
"The Revolutionary War buried thousands here, and every time we do an installment, an excavation, or a root grinding, we have to have an archeologist on site, by law," says the park's facility manager.
Ed Bendzlowicz may soon be looking up at a 25 foot cell phone tower when he steps outside his house.
"The show doesn't officially open until Saturday, but the conservators who work on the scrolls are known for their meticulous care," one curator said.
"In the next month, the whole city will be blooming, basically from City Hall all the way to the art museum," PHS president Drew Becher says.
The Eagles' head coach went room to room in the oncology ward, accompanied by the mascot "Swoop," signing autographs and posing for pictures with the young patients.
"I started playing when I was at Leavenworth," said the star quarterback.
Delaware County officials hosted the annual centenarian luncheon for county residents who are nearing the age of 100 and their families.
Maurice Sendak, the children's book author and illustrator who saw the sometimes-dark side of childnood in books like "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night Kitchen," has died in Danbury, Conn.
Devora Neuman (center of photo) was 15 years old when she was taken from her family in Poland and sent to work in the Nazi concentration camps.
This is Martin Delany Week, a time to celebrate an extraordinary African-American, known as the father of Black Nationalism.
This past winter's beach replenishment in Cape May is going to need a little extra work. An experimental method to move the sand around produced an unexpected and unwelcomed byproduct.
Mariel Hemingway may be best known as an actress, but she's also an author of a few books promoting a healthy mind, body and spirit. She appeared as part of the "Minding Your Mind" speaker series in Ardmore.
One of the attachments, dated April 16th asks prosecutors to identify by name all accusers, including those numbered "11 through 17," as well as those numbered "18 and beyond."
The winner finished the race with an unofficial time of 47 minutes flat. His name has yet to be announced. The women's winner, Esther Erb, finished in about 56 minutes.
"We're having a yard sale, and all of the proceeds are going to be donated to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure," say Katie Stonelake and Kara Schmidt.
