Adventure Aquarium Comes To Franklin Square Park
From among a hundred cities evaluated, Philadelphia came in at number 10.
As summer gets underway for the region's schoolchildren, the tourism agency Historic Philadelphia wants to help parents fill the time off.
Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia is full of events. For example you can celebrate the holiday all week long at the National Constitution Center.
Three names were added: those of police officers Brian Lorenzo and Moses Walker, killed last summer, and fire captain Michael Goodwin, killed just last month fighting a fire in South Philadelphia.
It wasn't too long ago that we were scraping ice off our windshields. Now, we're eating it!
Franklin Square will kick off it's seventh season starting at noon on Wednesday.
The tourist attractions in Franklin Square are officially open to the public once again -- a sign that spring is right around the corner.
Tourism officials are touting some special -- and possibly spooky -- events coming up next month in Old City.
Pack up those kids and hit the road for a day of fun, no matter the weather, at Philadelphia's best spots for summer playdates.
Many Occupy activists were at Franklin Square on Monday for speeches and organizing activities, and some were just being released from police custody.
Not a fan of trolling the departments stores for the next celebrity scent-sation? Try your hand at something out of the ordinary with perfumes and colognes from these scent-fully delicious boutiques.
Whether it's a romantic blanket spread in the shade or a wild pickup game of frisbee with friends, these are Philly's most perfect places for a picnic.
The campaign stresses the importance of getting screened and tested for hepatitis B.
A competition that began in September has ended with the announcement that a design by a Philadelphia-based architectural firm will be used to build the new memorial in Franklin Square.
Whether you fancy famous city sites, animated monsters or windmills, the Greater Philadelphia area has everything you want in a miniature golf course.
"The carousel is running, there's miniature golf to play, and of course Squareburger to eat," says Amy Needle, president and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, the agency that runs the tourist venue.
Kelly Anne the circus elephant was brought to Franklin Square as a special guest during an art session for some lucky children.
As the Delaware River Port Authority reconsiders plans to build a bicycle and pedestrian ramp on the Camden side of the Ben Franklin Bridge, those on the Philly side would like the DRPA to consider reopening it's PATCO station at 6th and Race.
According to a top tourism official, it was a rip-roaring New Year's holiday in terms of bringing people to enjoy the festivities in Philadelphia.
The holiday season is filled with magic and wonder – not just for the little ones but children of all ages, too! Check out these top holiday attractions this season for making merry and enjoying the holiday season with the whole family!
Franklin Square Park at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge will be bustling with activity in October.
The Road Show is a free, state-wide exhibit about Pennsylvania during the Civil War. It is based in a 53-foot trailer and has hands-on, interactive displays features the voices of the people and scenes of home life during the war.
Philadelphia's Franklin Square is offering special activities for kids, today. But good times on Memorial Day in Franklin Square are something of a redemption story. After decades of neglect, Franklin Square has become one of the city's leading destinations for families.
Despite a steady rain in Philadelphia, dozens of police officers, firefighters, and family members of those killed in the line of duty gathered for the city's annual "living flame" memorial on Wednesday in Franklin Square.
Pride season officially kicked off in Philadelphia Thursday when organizers dedicated a giant rainbow flag in Rittenhouse Square.
The New Jersey Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City has all the hallmarks of a typical pageant. There's only one qualification for contestants.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Philadelphia police say they believe the car that hit him is a silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander, a model between the years of 2016 and 2020.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. The parents want the school board to create a "Chief of Joy" position.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
Pride season officially kicked off in Philadelphia Thursday when organizers dedicated a giant rainbow flag in Rittenhouse Square.
The New Jersey Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City has all the hallmarks of a typical pageant. There's only one qualification for contestants.
Philadelphia police say they believe the car that hit him is a silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander, a model between the years of 2016 and 2020.
After a 15-year-old was stabbed in Ocean City and a state of emergency was issued in Wildwood over the weekend, New Jersey police union president Peter Andreyev said "more needs to be done to allow police to protect our communities."
Pride season officially kicked off in Philadelphia Thursday when organizers dedicated a giant rainbow flag in Rittenhouse Square.
Philadelphia police say they believe the car that hit him is a silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander, a model between the years of 2016 and 2020.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. The parents want the school board to create a "Chief of Joy" position.
Jill Scott was back at her alma mater – Girls' High, in the Logan section of Philadelphia – as the Mural Arts Program and artist Patrick Dougher unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
The 2024 June Fete Fair and Horse & Pony Show was canceled after Upper Moreland Township denied its permits, citing safety and security concerns related to local events.
The New Jersey Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City has all the hallmarks of a typical pageant. There's only one qualification for contestants.
Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
Nonprofit Forever Young Veterans is sending four Delaware Valley veterans, including 102-year-old Andrew Kiniry, to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
After a 15-year-old was stabbed in Ocean City and a state of emergency was issued in Wildwood over the weekend, New Jersey police union president Peter Andreyev said "more needs to be done to allow police to protect our communities."
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
Thursday's weather should be mostly clear with a small chance of a rain shower around the Philadelphia region.
Goodwill of Delaware unveiled a new pulverizer machine that will help turn glass back into sand, which is in short supply and high demand.
A few passing showers are possible later in the day, and while severe weather isn't expected in Philadelphia with these storms, a few rumbles of thunder and brief downpours are possible.
New Castle County police are searching for multiple burglars who allegedly used a stolen flatbed truck to break into Miller's Gun Center and steal an unknown amount of firearms.
If the hashtag #NationalHamburgerDay has you hankering for a burger, these businesses in the Philadelphia area have you covered.
Federal health officials are reminding everyone about food safety in warm weather as many are looking forward to fun and food outdoors this weekend during the unofficial start of summer.
In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering after suffering a minor stroke, the congressmember said Thursday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
Most regional grocery stores in the Philadelphia region are open on Memorial Day but may have reduced hours. Here's what to know.
So far, it's been very summer-like for the weekend. This is an important weekend for businesses in town but also for families making priceless memories.
The Phillies unveiled a new "Philly" Nike Dunk Low designed in collaboration with Philadelphia stores Lapstone and Hammer and Creme.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
The event will add more security after the State Department issued a worldwide alert warning about possible violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Mets pitcher Jorge López threw his glove into the stands behind the dugout after getting ejected in New York's latest late-inning meltdown.
Bronny James is expected to go in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft, but the Sixers could draft him to lure LeBron James this offseason.
Nick Castellanos had a two-run homer among his three hits, Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in six scoreless innings and the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Adam Crognale, the Philadelphia Phillies' bat boy, is working to be a "positive force" in his life after he was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-cell lymphoma in his knee 10 years ago.
Scottie Scheffler was arrested outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month.
Jill Scott was back at her alma mater – Girls' High, in the Logan section of Philadelphia – as the Mural Arts Program and artist Patrick Dougher unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
For the Barbz who missed her first show in March, there is another chance to see Nicki Minaj at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 4 for the Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
Hollywood comes to Upper Providence Township this week as the limited HBO series "Task" starring Mark Ruffalo films in Mont Clare.
If the hashtag #NationalHamburgerDay has you hankering for a burger, these businesses in the Philadelphia area have you covered.
Every week, Philadelphia high school students head to the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City to play jazz music at SkyHigh bar and restaurant.
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Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
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.
Eight women are competing in Atlantic City for a pageant title. While this competition has all the hallmarks of a typical pageant, Brandon Goldner explains what makes this event different and why the winner may not be who you expect.
A carnival that's been around for more than 100 years has been canceled over safety concerns. Township officials rejected the permit for the year's June Fete Fair and Horse & Pony Show that was to be held in Upper Moreland.
Community organizers kicked off Philadelphia's Pride Month celebrations Thursday in Rittenhouse Square. Brittany Lynn, head of Philly's Drag Mafia, talked to Josh Sanders about the importance of Pride.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
The Battleship New Jersey has been at the Navy Yard in South Philly undergoing repairs since late March.