Drexel Students To Usher in 2014 Science Fest With the Ultimate Silly Invention
Forty-four Drexel students will attempt to break the record for the largest "Rube Goldberg"-style device.
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Forty-four Drexel students will attempt to break the record for the largest "Rube Goldberg"-style device.
"This year's cleanup is on April 5th," said mayor Michael Nutter.
The City of Philadelphia ended its snow emergency declaration about noontime Monday.
If the snow affected your plans to visit the Flower Show on Monday, the president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society says they're running a one-day discount.
Penndot spokesman Charles Metzger says the agency already has workers out, getting ready for the next snowstorm, which is predicted to hit us on Sunday evening.
Camden Children's Garden founder Mike Devlin says the nature education center on the Camden waterfront was looking down the barrel of a gun last year.
During the last storm, a number of communities were worried they would run out of salt. It's become a commodity almost as valuable as gold.
The Russians poured billions into an Olympic Mountain complex in hopes of attracting International skiers long after Olympic fever has subsided. How likely is that?
The best way to start your visit to this year's Philadelphia Flower Show is with the entrance garden, the first of countless "wows" the show delivers.
Besides serving on the executive committee of the Flower Show, Courtney Peterson is a jewelry vendor in the show Marketplace.
His name is Motuba. He's 29 years old and weighs 432 pounds.
County officials are now urging businesses to apply for federal assistance through the county web site.
Warminster officials say electrical distribution to the township has been spotty over the past five years. Even during times of non-severe weather events, they say, the power goes out in parts of the township all too often.
A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission spokeswoman says electric customers with variable-rate plans from competitive suppliers have seen winter rates double and even triple in some cases.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has quarantined two barns at the racetrack after one of the horses tested positive for equine herpes virus type 1 on February 15th.
"It's like a skin graft: it becomes an integral part of the road," says Marilyn Grabowski of Atlantic Infrared, in Pt. Pleasant Beach.
The snow is melting, but that's only exposing more gaping potholes throughout the region.
For anyone dreaming of those summer getaways to the Chesapeake Bay for heaping trays of steamed Maryland blue crabs, there may be something new on the menu.
Councilman Jim Kenney suggested that the renovation of Love Park include a section for skateboarders, who once flocked there from around the world.
Potholes. They're everywhere. And road crews are working overtime to fill them.
Some have questioned why Pennsylvania Turnpike authorities lifted speed restrictions on the morning of the chain-reaction series of crashes.
The request is an entry in this year's Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Unless Contest at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Just how desperate was the rock salt shortage last week?
This year's just-ended Philadelphia Auto Show was a record-setter despite suffering through some very difficult winter weather.
Villanova University has already canceled school seven times this semester due to the weather.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Snow fell across the Philadelphia region over the weekend as multiple winter storms hit the Delaware Valley.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
Snow fell across the Philadelphia region over the weekend as multiple winter storms hit the Delaware Valley.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill, Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
New Jersey elementary schools will start teaching students to write in cursive again starting this fall under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Last week, Philadelphia sports teams had a week that fans will likely want to forget. The Eagles were knocked out of the playoffs, the Phillies lost out on Bo Bichette and much more.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a very cold Monday night.
The truck overturned in Perkasie at about 4 p.m. on Ridge Road near Blooming Glen Road.