Several Philadelphia Observatories Open For Night Of Star Gazing
The Franklin Institute's observatory is just one of a few places where you can take in the view Thursday night.
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The Franklin Institute's observatory is just one of a few places where you can take in the view Thursday night.
Drexel University says it had to create more space for companies involved in its latest Spring Career Fair.
Union membership has dropped steeply since the 1980s, because of forces such as globalization, new technology, and the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy. Now public-sector unions are under attack, too, and the future of organized labor hangs in the balance.
Vision 2020 was launched last October at the National Constitution Center by the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership At Drexel to make significant progress in women's leadership on all levels in a decade.
As the struggle continues in Japan, debate is underway about the future of nuclear power here.
Temple, Drexel, and St. Joe's are all still alive in the women's basketball postseason.
Executive Director Jerry Fergione says they've ordered 18 Chevy Volts and 20 charging stations will be built throughout the city.
After an 18-win regular season, the Drexel Dragons are the #6 seed in the CAA Tournament which begins Thursday in Upper Marlboro, Md.
After a 20-9 regular season, the Drexel Dragons are the fifth seed in the upcoming CAA Tournament.
Samme Givens scored 18 points to lead four Drexel players in double figures in a 64-60 win over Virginia Commonwealth University on Wednesday night.
Drexel University's annual egg drop contest echoed with a new sound on Monday, giggling, as troops of girl scouts were invited to take part.
Chad Tomko scored 22 points and Keith Rendleman added 15 to lead North Carolina-Wilmington past Drexel, 51-43, on Tuesday night.
Coming off Saturday's two-point win over William and Mary, the Drexel Dragons will be on the road Tuesday night, visiting UNC-Wilmington.
Samme Givens (left) led Drexel with 22 points and 11 rebounds and Dartaye Ruffin added 10 points.
Drexel looks to improve on its 16-7 record on Wednesday night as they host James Madison University.
The inclination of an adoptive child to find their birth parents is a natural one, but what people on both sides of the equation -- birth parents or the adopted child -- are often not prepared for is what they find at the end of their search.
The Dragons are 6-5 in the CAA, four games behind frontrunner VCU heading into tonight.
Denzel Bowles scored 19 points as James Madison defeated Drexel University on Wednesday night.
Drexel University will look to bounce back on Wednesday night as they visit George Mason.
Drexel's men's basketball team snapped a six-game losing streak to Old Dominion on Thursday night, holding off the Monarchs at the DAC, 62-57.
After a frustrating loss to Hofstra University on Monday night, the Drexel Dragons will get right back to work on Wednesday evening, paying Virginia Commonwealth a visit.
Temple University has joined a college-based building boom in Philadelphia that civic leaders hope will benefit the city as a whole, not just students.
It is rare in this day and age that a coach gets an opportunity to decide on his own when he will call it a career. Jack Childs, of course, isn't most coaches.
The Dragons have done a lot of their damage on the road this season -- they are already 3-1 away from home, which is already half as many road wins as they had last year.
Monday in the Philadelphia region was a spectacular way to start the week, and Tuesday will be even warmer with highs 10-15 degrees above normal in the mid-80s.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Philadelphia Flyers blew a two-goal lead and dropped Game 2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2, at the Lenovo Center Monday night.
Bryce Harper had a homer, double and single, Aaron Nola worked six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Monday night.
Philadelphia police are searching for a vehicle and two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Haddonfield man in Southwest Philly.
A Philadelphia officer was shot in the leg while he was frisking a man during a traffic stop in North Philly Monday night, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Monday in the Philadelphia region was a spectacular way to start the week, and Tuesday will be even warmer with highs 10-15 degrees above normal in the mid-80s.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Philadelphia Flyers blew a two-goal lead and dropped Game 2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2, at the Lenovo Center Monday night.
Bryce Harper had a homer, double and single, Aaron Nola worked six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Monday night.
Philadelphia police are searching for a vehicle and two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Haddonfield man in Southwest Philly.
A Philadelphia officer was shot in the leg while he was frisking a man during a traffic stop in North Philly Monday night, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
A Manayunk man is facing several charges after police pulled nearly 20 guns from his home, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
At least one family has had to relocate after gasoline leaked from a tank in Aston, Pennsylvania.
Wawa has released a Gritty-themed fruit smoothie amid the Philadelphia Flyers' return to the playoffs for the first time in six years.
Philadelphia police are searching for a vehicle and two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Haddonfield man in Southwest Philly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
A New Jersey woman is making sure her daughter's voice lives on through a children's book that's touching lives far beyond the pages.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Philadelphia Flyers blew a two-goal lead and dropped Game 2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2, at the Lenovo Center Monday night.
Bryce Harper had a homer, double and single, Aaron Nola worked six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Monday night.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
It's a back-to-back-to-back night of Philadelphia sports as the Phillies, Flyers and Sixers are all set to play Monday night.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Andrew Kozak says highs will be in the 80s on Tuesday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia Police Officer who was shot has been with the force for 20 years and is married with three children, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
The shooting happened in the area of 17th and Cumberland streets at around 7:30 p.m., according to police.
"The Gritty Smoothie" has mango, pineapple, and tart cherry flavors, is topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips, and is served in a disposable cup with the mascot's orange fur and googly eyes.
Wawa is offering the tacos at all 1,200-plus locations starting May 4 through August 10.