How to celebrate Ujamaa in Philadelphia on Friday night
Friday marks Ujamaa, the Kwanzaa principle for wealth and economic self-reliance, and there's a celebration in Franklin Square in Philadelphia to celebrate.
Friday marks Ujamaa, the Kwanzaa principle for wealth and economic self-reliance, and there's a celebration in Franklin Square in Philadelphia to celebrate.
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back on Franklin Square and bigger, better and brighter than ever.
The experience will feature 25,000 LED lights at the festival. Jan Carabeo reports.
Franklin Square is renaming the 185-year-old fountain after former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennslyvania Governor Ed Rendell.
During his time as mayor Rendell would go there to eat lunch.
Franklin Square is now officially open and many families took advantage of finally having a nice weather weekend.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Eyewitness News was in Franklin Square where thousands of lights and hundreds of feet of garland were being hung.
PECO employees put up lights at Franklin Square and LOVE Park sees the first vending huts for the Christmas Village.
The celebration honors the ancestral roots of African-Americans.
It took three years and $2 million to upgrade the oldest public fountain in the United States.
The festival opens to the public Tuesday.
It's been talked about for years, but the DRPA is now pushing it.
Enjoy some special Summer fun with the whole family at one of these fantastic mini-golf courses near your home in Philadelphia.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters took over Franklin Square in Old City today to host a picnic for littles and their families.
Tickets are still available for 'An Evening In Franklin Square' taking place Thursday, May 19. It's a fundraiser party for the park and its programming.
Franklin Square like you've never seen it before; adorned in thousands of lights and dozens of lanterns.
Whether you want to enjoy the parks for relaxation or you need to book space for an event, here are the top five places to enjoy the city of Philadelphia's parks and recreation departments.
It will take place from April 22 to June 12.
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't leave the house at all. Here are the top five parks to visit in Philly this winter for a nature walk.
The holidays just aren't the same without seeing Santa and capturing some great family photos, whether you get them done professionally or take them yourself. Here are the top places to see Santa in 2015.
July 23 is National Hot Dog Day. Celebrate by grabbing a gourmet version of the summer staple at one of these Philly spots.
The DRPA's latest study suggests that reopening the station under Franklin Square, near 6th and Race Streets, wouldn't increase ridership all that much but would enhance the area's economy.
One of the busiest play parks in Philadelphia is back for its ninth season since a major renovation.
There's been talk for years of reopening the PATCO high speed line station in Franklin Square, which has been closed since 1979. A new study ordered by the Delaware River Port Authority is now in hand, and being poured over by commissioners and staffers.
Hundreds of students at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County are participating in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon on Friday.
Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey is rising from the ashes following an arson, and it's all thanks to help from the community.
The report Spencer Turnbull will remain in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation is on hold, for now.
By HughE Dillon
Meet one of the 10 "all-star" teachers the Philadelphia Phillies will honor Friday during their Teacher Appreciation Night at Citizens Bank Park.
Hundreds of students at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County are participating in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon on Friday.
The University of Pennsylvania said a man was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after spraying a "stink" spray in the encampment.
Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey is rising from the ashes following an arson, and it's all thanks to help from the community.
Beacon Animal Rescue in Cape May County said Barstool founder Dave Portnoy is sending the organization a donation to cover the cost of replacing their septic tank.
The report Spencer Turnbull will remain in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation is on hold, for now.
Hundreds of students at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County are participating in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon on Friday.
The report Spencer Turnbull will remain in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation is on hold, for now.
Meet one of the 10 "all-star" teachers the Philadelphia Phillies will honor Friday during their Teacher Appreciation Night at Citizens Bank Park.
Tune in on Thursday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as we help raise money for childhood cancer research.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey is rising from the ashes following an arson, and it's all thanks to help from the community.
Meet one of the 10 "all-star" teachers the Philadelphia Phillies will honor Friday during their Teacher Appreciation Night at Citizens Bank Park.
Tune in on Thursday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as we help raise money for childhood cancer research.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
Tune in on Thursday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as we help raise money for childhood cancer research.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
A program is working to preserve the past as several military monuments sit near Brandywine Park in Wilmington that haven't been touched or cleaned in decades.
emperatures have climbed back into the 80s for Thursday's weather in Philadelphia. The weekend is colder and cloudy with rain during Sunday's Broad Street Run.
High temps stay well above average Thursday as we climb to 80 degrees with an amazing afternoon on tap. Thursday is warm and sunny again, but the weekend is shaping up to be much colder and cloudier.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A local teen is leading the charge of over a hundred young people having their hearts checked in Flourtown to honor her sister's memory.
After experiencing female athlete triad herself, medical student Hanna Blankemeier is working to raise awareness.
Cassie Donahue and her mom Jane are lacing up their sneakers for Sunday's Broad Street Run and it's all for a good cause. The duo is helping raise money for cancer research in honor of their late father and husband.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
The report Spencer Turnbull will remain in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation is on hold, for now.
Meet one of the 10 "all-star" teachers the Philadelphia Phillies will honor Friday during their Teacher Appreciation Night at Citizens Bank Park.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suárez was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for March and April after posing a 0.63 WHIP in six starts.
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing, 118-115, to the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
By HughE Dillon.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish on Monday announced a world tour for her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," that will see the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer stop in Philadelphia this fall.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
A church in South Jersey is rising from the ruins. A food pantry and thrift shop were destroyed as flames tore through the house of worship. Police ruled it a case of arson and a suspect has been arrested and charged. Ryan Hughes reports how the church is getting ready to welcome everyone back.
With summer approaching, doctors are reminding everyone about the importance of staying hydrated. But there's a warning if you use reusable bottles. Stephanie Stahl explains.
It's a Philadelphia tradition and it's back for the 45th time. The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is now just days away. Ray Strickland talked to runners at the Health and Wellness Expo about their level of excitement ahead of Sunday's run.
There will be a lot of tired feet and lower backs in Springfield, Delaware County on Saturday. Hundreds of students at Cardinal O'Hara High School are participating in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon on Friday. The fundraiser benefits several charities including Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Madeleine Wright reports.
Artificial intelligence is being used by a growing number of doctors. Stephanie Stahl reports how it's helping detect colon cancer.