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"I think a common misconception is that they all live in the snow and ice," says Dr. Aliza Baltz, curator of birds at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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"I think a common misconception is that they all live in the snow and ice," says Dr. Aliza Baltz, curator of birds at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Called "Frogs: Nature's Messenger," the exhibit gives an up-close-and-personal view of more than 20 different species of frogs and toads.
"I hope that I come home with new ideas," Montgomery County College president Karen Stout said.
150 elementary students faced off around scrabble boards, testing their skills but also having fun.
The nation's top college soccer prospects are in town for this week's MLS SuperDraft. Six of them paid a visit to Christo Rey Philadelphia High School on North Broad Street Wednesday.
New Jersey's teachers union is taking Governor Chris Christie to task over claims that high schools in Camden are not properly preparing students for college.
Educators in one of state and even nation's top school districts have found high student achievement means extending the boundaries of the school day.
Octavius Catto was killed in South Philadelphia on the frontlines of the struggle for equality, fighting for voter rights on Election Day, 1871.
A federal judge has revoked bail for Masai Skief after the defense conceded he took more money while awaiting sentencing after a guilty plea in the case.
New Jersey is in good shape and getting better in the eyes of the Governor. Legislative Democrats would beg to differ.
The school, which opened in 1962, says the closure is due to financial difficulties caused by declining student enrollment.
The student-organized, student-run blood drive, administered by the Red Cross, could be a lifesaver for some of the tens of thousands of African-Americans with sickle-cell anemia.
Should Philadelphia establish a one-stop enrollment portal for public, charter and Catholic schools?
More than two dozen local businesses are graduating from a Goldman Sachs program designed to help them raise their profit and make more local hires.
"I want to start a program, whether it be a nonprofit or through a foundation, that is geared toward youth education through the means of storytelling," said Cory Dulaney (in white sweater).
After watching the district close 32 school buildings over the last two years, school advocates were bracing for even more this year. But schools superintendent William Hite says he's not planning any.
A proposed policy to allow weapons in limited areas of the 14-campus Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education needs more work and won't go before the system's board later this month, officials said Thursday.
The Philadelphia branch of the NAACP and the antiviolence initiave "Hands Across Philadelphia" are teaming up with the Philadelphia school district to launch a new essay contest focused on black history.
Citizens Bank CEO Daniel Fitzpatrick said the bank's charitable foundation is donating $25,000 to underwrite the museum's costs on January 20th, to offer free admission and cultural activities to more than 3,000 expected visitors.
The selection as a Promise Zone means that neighborhood will be given preference when applying for a host of other federal grants.
To set the tone for this year's theme, the Girard College lower school choir performed.
Philadelphia public school teachers have been working without a contract since the start of the school year.
The Free Library of Philadelphia has kicked off the "Year of the Bard: Shakespeare at 450."
Now, for the first time, the district is disclosing how many offers came in.
STEM education, for Science, Technology, Eningeering and Math, is highly prized these days, but what if it were as accessible as playing with a favorite toy?
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
After more than two decades, Women's professional tennis returns to the city with the sold out Ennoble Care Philly Open.
La Catrachita's location on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly was damaged after a late-night crash. No one was hurt.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Kensington High School students will start the school year at a temporary Northeast Philadelphia location after asbestos concerns forced the school to relocate from its usual building.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80's.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
East Side Little League of West Chester is the latest team from the Philadelphia region to make the Little League Baseball World Series.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
Monday is perfect for all outdoor activities. Skies will be mostly sunny and humidity levels low for this time of year. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A South Philadelphia taqueria is already back open after a driver crashed through the front of the restaurant early Saturday morning.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, Saturday morning. Alicia Roberts reports.
The evening will be quite nice too with clear skies and temperatures in the 70’s. Bill Kelly has the forecast.