New Franklin Institute Exhibition Explores The Human Brain
Monday morning, CBS3 Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl gives viewers an exclusive first TV look at 'Your Brain' -- a new exhibition at The Franklin Institute.
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Monday morning, CBS3 Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl gives viewers an exclusive first TV look at 'Your Brain' -- a new exhibition at The Franklin Institute.
The book "Deeper Learning" cites 8 schools that are "transforming education," Including a school in Philly.
Philadelphia has been selected in a national competition as one of seven cities to encourage youth mentorship in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ("STEM").
As part of the Philadelphia Science Festival, the Franklin Institute helped passersby experience "The Thrill of the Luge."
Watermelon Magic seeks to fascinate children with the life cycle of plants but its methods are likely to fascinate any viewer.
Forty-four Drexel students will attempt to break the record for the largest "Rube Goldberg"-style device.
Skywatchers are waking up early to try to catch a glimpse of a recently discovered comet as it passes through this part of the solar system.
Many of the remarkable artifacts on display will make their North American debut.
"The components of this wall literally are 12,500 aluminum panels," Franklin Institute senior VP Troy Collins explained. "They are hung on over 800 rods and it covers over 3,000 square feet."
An independent film festival is underway in Philadelphia this weekend and one of the entries is a short film made by a group of Gloucester County high school students.
Philadelphia's first international exposition kicks off Monday and includes more than 100 events over 47 days.
A young Red-tailed Hawk from the nest at the Franklin Institute has been released less than a month after he was injured in an apparent collision with a car.
Even if you've been to the Franklin Institute lately, you might have been unaware of the construction on its south side: the three-story Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion.
Workers have pulled a huge sheet of plastic over the 20-foot-tall, white marble statue of Ben Franklin, in preparation of removal of a portion of the south wall of the Franklin Institute's central great hall.
Nearly two weeks ago, the lone surviving fledgling from the Franklin Institute Red-tailed Hawk nest was found injured on the Ben Franklin Parkway and taken to the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic in Upper Roxborough. The young raptor appears to be on the mend.
Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, says this a regular, recurring event.
"The 80-90 percent mortality rate for red-tailed hawks in their first year is absolutely proving."
"Sadly, the female twin flew into a window at Moore College of Art," a blogger tells KYW Newsradio.
A new study gives Philadelphia non-profits good grades for fundraising efficiency and accumulating assets but a terrible score for spending on administrative costs and CEO salaries.
The Red-tailed Hawk nest at the Franklin Institute is empty. The littlest and last to hatch was the first to take flight on Thursday; the last of this year's brood of three fledged Sunday.
If you look into the sky Sunday morning the moon is going to look a lot different.
Corbett met a receptive audience from the oil and gas industry today at the Franklin Institute, while critics of Marcellus Shale drilling shouted from the sidewalk as he came and went.
In addition to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, visitors to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday will have another attraction to check out.
"Spy: The Exhibit, The Secret World of Espionage" opens Saturday.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
The MLB All-Star Game in South Philadelphia will be toasty, but no storms are expected.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
The MLB All-Star Game in South Philadelphia will be toasty, but no storms are expected.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
For Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the journey to being the youngest player in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game began in Aldan, Pennsylvania.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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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 2026 MLB All-Star Game is finally here, and fans can celebrate with specialty food items and merch inside Citizens Bank Park. If you don't have a game ticket, Tuesday is the last day to check out the All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
From John Lennon to Olivia Rodrigo, artists spanning generations and genres have played Martin Guitars. The Lehigh Valley-based company and family-owned business is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with special edition acoustic guitars, called the HD-28 Semiquincentennial.
A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with the murder of a delivery driver in North Philadelphia, police say.
Will Ferrell and other stars of "The Hawk," a new comedy series, stopped to meet fans at Netflix House in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Monday.
Fans headed to the All-Star Game Tuesday in Philadelphia can look forward to toasty weather, but no storms are expected. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.