Local College Student, Advocate For Immigrants, Wins Prestigious Prize
Akbar Hossain has had to overcome hurdles to get where he is today. He emigrated from Saudi Arabia at age 10 with his family, and is now a junior at Franklin & Marshall.
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Akbar Hossain has had to overcome hurdles to get where he is today. He emigrated from Saudi Arabia at age 10 with his family, and is now a junior at Franklin & Marshall.
Even though Earth Day has come and gone (April 22nd), the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education will hold its own Earth Day celebration, dubbed "Naturepalooza," on Saturday -- along with a native plant sale.
The American Cancer Society is looking for people between the ages of 30 and 65 to participate in "Cancer Prevention Study 3," a long-term, national study exploring the role of genetics in cancer development.
With ideal weather during Wednesday's noon hour, Independence Blue Cross and its employees came out onto Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia to invite everyone to a "Take a Walk at Lunch" celebration.
The reason for Rendell's support is both simple and profound: "My mom essentially died of Parkinson's Disease," he said at the luncheon in his honor.
A key component of the orchestra's engagement in China will be to work collaboratively with the Chinese, to identify and train classical musicians.
On its web site, the Travis Manion Foundation released a statement that its founder and chairman, Janet Manion, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday night.
The event is being held Friday at the Four Seasons Hotel in center city Philadelphia, and Cynthia London, the mother of an organ donor, says it's a party that raises funds for awareness about organ donation.
Expanding its reach, Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program storefront at the Gallery shopping mall has launched its 2012 tour season.
A South Jersey couple committed to public service and change is marshaling members of their community to reach and out give area seniors the help they need to live independently in their own homes.
It's the second annual "Cupcake Smash," at the Piazza at Schmidt's.
Three local schools have been named "Green Ribbon" schools by the US Department of Education, in a program that honors the best in environmental education and conservation.
Even as many Catholic schools around the Delaware Valley are closing or consolidating, a Delaware County parochial school is expanding.
Thanks to six months of hard work by volunteers, patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia now have a new rooftop garden and play to enjoy while they are being treated at Seashore House.
One day after the annual celebration of Earth Day (April 22nd), an Earth Day program for kids was continuing at the National Constitution Center, on Independence Mall.
At Germantown High School, prosecutors from the US attorney's office in Philadelphia took a different tack in addressing some of the city's most pressing issues: gun violence and bullying.
"Color Wheels" is a traveling art studio created by Philadelphia's famed Fleisher Art Memorial.
Rowboats will be joining the duck boats and kayaks on the Delaware River this summer.
Pennsylvania's new voter ID law requires that, beginning in November of this year, all voters present a photo ID every time they vote. But you need to plan ahead.
"Project Medicine Drop" sets up drop boxes, similar to postal street mailboxes, at police stations.
More than forty third-graders from the Wissahickon Charter School went to the doctor on Wednesday, but it wasn't an epidemic.
Young Sam Ostrey posed as a newsboy to help attendees recapture those early days.
"As the number of people who can give us firsthand experiences and their accounts of the Holocaust dwindle, we must tell the stories ourselves," said state rep Dan Frankel of Allegheny County.
The zoo put up cash prizes for schools to create art campaigns that illustrate the connection between palm oil -- an ingredient in products including snack chips, crackers, and candy -- and the habitat of the orangutan.
Some two thousand Philadelphia-area parishoners will have to change to another church, come July 1st.
Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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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.
The ballpark eatery and bar named in honor of Philadelphia broadcasting legend Harry Kalas is getting a rebrand ahead of the Phillies' 2026 season.
The most serious charges against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest last month have been dismissed. The five teenagers were back in court on Friday.
Many taxpayers are seeing larger refunds this season, but ignoring one step could significantly delay your money for months. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from the IRS to make sure you get your refund quickly.
Spring is about to...well, spring warmer temperatures on us. The season officially starts at 10:46 a.m. Friday with the vernal equinox, and temperatures in the Philadelphia area will hit the 60s before some shower chances Friday night. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
It's about to be raining threes in South Philly, with four first-round NCAA March Madness men's basketball games happening Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Meanwhile, Villanova's men's and women's teams are in San Diego and Baton Rouge, respectively, for their first-round games.