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Big Brothers and Big Sisters took over Franklin Square in Old City today to host a picnic for littles and their families.
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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.
With a revitalized Franklin Square now popular, the Delaware River Port Authority is taking a look at putting the PATCO station there back into service.
Families who use Franklin Square as the backdrop for their Christmas photos can now share them on social media for a chance to win a prize package.
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Whether coming home for a slice of mom's homemade pumpkin pie, visiting for the first time or following an annual family tradition, Philadelphia is brimming with holiday events, beckoning venues and delightful activities throughout the holiday season.
Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks…there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!
Here's where to take your brood of candy-craving little monsters for a safe, festive and community-centric trick-or-treat in Philly.
Kids sang and danced and drew pictures as the grownups pushed for funding for quality pre-kindergarten programs.
It was a "Food Truck Festivus" at Franklin Square Thursday.
Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks…there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!
Squeeze out the last days of summer at these top Labor Day events in and around Philly.
Philadelphia's third annual "Diner En Blanc," a first-ever food truck event in Franklin Square, and more eating choices at Sugarhouse Casino are on the menu for this week's "What's Cooking,"
Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks…there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!
After a long, hot day many people were more than happy to take part in anything with the word frozen involved.
There's a lot happening in Philadelphia this week, in the days leading up to and following the Fourth of July.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
Trung Duc Lu, an alleged member of the "Born to Kill" gang, is wanted for the kidnapping and killings of two Vietnamese brothers in Philadelphia.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury in the small finger of his right hand.
The Eagles and former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
After decades in business, the Northeast Philadelphia seafood restaurant says it will close its doors once it sells its property.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground transformer fire.
The former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name, nearly a year after a fire forced it to close its doors. New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details.
SEPTA this week unveiled the timeline for its plan to overhaul the bus system in the Philadelphia area. Some riders say they're skeptical of the changes, which start rolling out in August.
The Center City District announced the return and expansion of its Open Streets program for 2026, with 20 events planned across Rittenhouse and Midtown Village. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei reports.