Positively Philadelphia: Our City of Little-Known Monuments
You probably pass by works of art honoring famous people every day in this area, and many of them you know. But there are others...
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You probably pass by works of art honoring famous people every day in this area, and many of them you know. But there are others...
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is getting some heat from environmental groups after cancelling a meeting on short notice.
Some inmates doing time in the Gloucester County Prison will soon be cleaning up along the banks of the Delaware River.
"We're not going to be buying milk, eggs, and bread here today," said Terry from Wayne, (Delaware County).
"We just went in there and started cleaning it up," says Raymond Gant, who grew up in North Philadelphia. "We started cleaning up the neighborhood, cleaning up the community."
There is a thrill-a-second alternative to skiing or snowboarding on a winter mountain getaway.
Richard McDonough, of the Valley Forge-based nonprofit "America Responds With Love" (far left), says they will be planting seven varieties of bulbs, which will not only bloom this spring but return year after year.
Pennsylvania remains at the center of the raging debate over fracking, the hydro-fracturing techniques to get at natural gas locked in shale.
Councilman Mark Squilla says he lacks clarification on whether a wall wrap on the old Electric Factory building would, as opponents claimed, jeopardize federal highway funding.
The New Jersey treasury department says it is getting ready to allocate more than half the land of the Camden's Children's Garden to the company that operates an adjacent attraction, the Adventure Aquarium.
Mural Arts executive director Jane Golden says the plan is turn a benign wall of a parking garage into an 8,000-square-foot work of art.
Councilman Brian O'Neill now has withdrawn his plan after getting what he admits was an earful from advocates and organizers of community gardens.
We've been hearing it a lot this week, and with good reason: the term "cold snap."
The new boilers produce steam using clean-burning natural gas instead of high-sulfur fuel oil.
Rick Buckman -- owner of Spring Mountain ski area in Montgomery County, Pa. -- says he has about half the trails open, thanks to yeoman efforts by his staff at all hours.
The trees, dropped off at specific locations, are put to use by the Department of Parks and Recreation for composting or shredded for mulch.
Gloucester County officials marked a milestone this week on the open space front.
Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) says it is a relief to have the first portion of the aid for Hurricane Sandy victims pass.
"I think it's a great idea," said one man. "I wish I came to Starbucks more often. But yeah, for a dollar."
Most people are getting ready for the next summer season, but it's hard to plan without more than just the promise of federal help.
The IRS is easing its hardship rules for victims of Sandy.
A new law now in effect prohibits light bulb manufacturers from producing traditional incandescent 75-watt light bulbs.
The Rancocas Nature Center, in Burlington County, NJ, will remain open for the time being, even as the community works to find new funding to keep it operating.
The guilty plea last week to fossil smuggling is seen as significant by Ted Daeschler (right), paleontologist at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, for a number of reasons.
In this report we take a look at how Philadelphia and the suburbs weathered the superstorm.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Seventy-five residents were displaced from their homes after a deadly fire tore through an apartment building in Drexel Hill.
A 54-year-old man riding a bicycle died early Saturday in a hit-and-run in Overbrook, police say.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Winter will ironically feel more like Fall with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title. Ryan Hughes reports.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
Pretty average weather week ahead. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A large fire tore through an apartment building in Upper Darby Township on Saturday, killing one person and sending several others to the hospital, according to township officials. Eva Andersen reports.