Social Media Today: Selfie Senator, Google+ Ends "Real Names," New App
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
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KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
A new social series all about art in Philadelphia will be taking over Instagram each day this summer.
Professional golfer Michelle Wie finally lived up to over a decade of expectations on Sunday, when at 24 years old, she won the first major championship of her career: The 2014 Women's Open. Here are 14 interesting tidbits I learned from Michelle Wie's Instagram account.
Whether you're sick of scrolling through dozens of baby snaps or griping over gratuitous fitness posts, a robot from a Philly company can help.
Three high school freshmen in Delaware are facing charges after a photo surfaced online that showed one of the students inside the school with a gun.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
The new app 'Split' helps users avoid other people at any given time.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
Cloak helps you hide from say an ex- or someone you're feuding with by using social networks to find out where they are, so you can head the other way.
Chris reviews last night's event at the National Constitution Center with Lynne Cheney, the latest battle of Hurricane Sandy aid, and an important court ruling in Europe on internet privacy. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine and Cody Asche from the Phillies.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
Curalate helps companies use visual analytics to "identify trends, track visual conversations and engage consumers" through social media.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
Word spread last month that Eagles guard Evan Mathis isn't particularly happy with his contract. Mathis will be paid $5 million for the 2014 season, and was reportedly told by the Eagles he could seek a trade.
KYW Newsradio social media editor Melony Roy reports daily on what's trending around the region and the world.
There have been no shortage of trade rumors involving Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson in recent weeks. What there hasn't been much of, is official comment from either Jackson or the team.
To calculate the rankings, TIME says it built a database of more than 40,000 Instagram photos that included the hashtag #selfie and included geographic coordinates.
Experts at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia were urging women to go without makeup Monday so the world could see their natural beauty.
Daron Stinson, 21, has told police that he was just kidding around and looking to record the pranks on video for his Instagram account.
According to police, Daron Stinson, 21, pointed a black pellet gun at victims and then posted the incidents on Instagram.
DeSean Jackson didn't ask for a new contract, but he would love to have one.
The popular photo sharing app is investigating a breach that left 4.6 million users vulnerable.
Facebook continued its reign during 2013 at the biggest social network in the world, but not without some hiccups.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
It's going to be a busy summer in the city of Philadelphia, and that means a lot of people flying to and from PHL.
A Philadelphia museum is celebrating the Declaration of Independence's 250th birthday — and clearing up some common misconceptions about it.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the department is reviewing the actions of officers in the Gayborhood during Pride celebrations.
Lynda Myers, whose family moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, in 1957, wants people to remember their story.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
It's going to be a busy summer in the city of Philadelphia, and that means a lot of people flying to and from PHL.
A Philadelphia museum is celebrating the Declaration of Independence's 250th birthday — and clearing up some common misconceptions about it.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the department is reviewing the actions of officers in the Gayborhood during Pride celebrations.
It's going to be a busy summer in the city of Philadelphia, and that means a lot of people flying to and from PHL.
A Philadelphia museum is celebrating the Declaration of Independence's 250th birthday — and clearing up some common misconceptions about it.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the department is reviewing the actions of officers in the Gayborhood during Pride celebrations.
Lynda Myers, whose family moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, in 1957, wants people to remember their story.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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 company says it will invest at least $150 million to add 450 jobs at its Philadelphia Navy Yard headquarters.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said the gaming app Roblox has failed to protect children from sexual and mental abuse.
Mike Gansey will be tasked with getting the Sixers past the second round of the playoffs, which is something they haven't done since 2001.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cooler Monday night.
On Monday, the airport held a celebration for its employees ahead of the region's big events this summer, with fun that both workers and travelers enjoyed.