Positively Philadelphia: Please Touch Museum's New Year Countdown
"Sometimes little ones -- and sometimes adults -- can't make it 'til 12 midnight," explains a museum spokeswoman.
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"Sometimes little ones -- and sometimes adults -- can't make it 'til 12 midnight," explains a museum spokeswoman.
By now, the Christmas tree is up and decorated (hopefully!), but it's the time to mark your January calendar for recycling -- both tree recycling and "e" recycling -- as in electronics.
The man hired by Mayor Nutter to ramp up the battle against tax deadbeats has now departed City Hall, but the mayor says his resolve to nab those who don't pay will not ease up in the new year.
The temperatures were in the low 60's, which had those taking in the sights and sounds of the holiday season all smiles in Center City.
It has been quite the college career for Villanova's Jessica Wamala.
SportsRadio 94WIP has reached a new agreement with Glen Macnow, a 20-year celebrated WIP personality and Philadelphia sports authority.
An Atheist group protesting a Christmas sign in a South Jersey town is offering a reward after someone tried to light their billboard on fire.
"Pennsylvanians like gambling where it is right now," Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, said.
Getting ready to hit the road for the holidays? So are a lot of other people around here, according to AAA.
While Villanova's outstanding start and meteoric rise in the national rankings has garnered a lot of the headlines on the local college basketball scene, there is another city team that has been performing at a high level since the season tipped off.
After months of contentious negotiations, City Council approved -- and Mayor Nutter plans to sign -- a bill that creates what's called a Land Bank.
After an up-and-down, 3-4 start, the La Salle Explorers have picked up back-to-back wins, now they face Villanova to kick off their Big 5 schedule.
For West Chester University, who will visit Lenoir-Rhyne University on Saturday in the "Final Four", one of the most impressive post-season resumes is being put together by sophomore defensive back Brandon Pepper.
Steve McWilliams, Villanova communications professor, says it all started with one woman's idea.
The FCC has decided to take a big step toward ending the ban on in-flight cell phone calls.
OMG! A survey conducted by Triple-A shows texting and driving by adults is a bigger problem than it is for teens.
"Buying lottery tickets is really a pipe dream because the odds are so far against you," he said.
The Flyers are back home after a long six-game road trip and on Thursday night they will host the Montreal Canadiens.
They are 9-0, they already own a signature win over Kansas and a "Battle 4 Atlantis" tournament title. Throw in a couple of blowout wins over Big 5 opponents Penn and St. Joe's and you get a #10 (AP) ranking in the country.
The Golden Rams have advanced to the national semifinals of the NCAA Division II Championship Tournament.
The 76ers are in Minnesota for a Wednesday night match-up with the Timberwolves.
The Flyers six-game road trip comes to a close tonight with a big challenge as the Orange and Black visit the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks.
A hidden facet of a Philadelphia landmark will host a unique musical event on Saturday.
The state House has passed and sent to the Senate a bill that would require drug testing for prospective teachers and other school employees in Pennsylvania.
Could your child be the next Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates? Students at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia are trying their hand at computer programming this week.
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A man was shot during a robbery at a storage unit in Northeast Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Eight days after a strong snowstorm, getting around Philadelphia is still a hassle.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Eight days after a strong snowstorm, getting around Philadelphia is still a hassle.
The slavery exhibits were removed from the President's House in Philadelphia under a directive from the Trump administration last month.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
The murder trial can move forward for Keon King, the man charged with kidnapping and killing 23-year-old Kada Scott, a judge ruled Monday.
Four School District of Philadelphia schools sent students home early Monday because of the cold, a spokesperson said.
A man was shot during a robbery at a storage unit in Northeast Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Eight days after a strong snowstorm, getting around Philadelphia is still a hassle.
The slavery exhibits were removed from the President's House in Philadelphia under a directive from the Trump administration last month.
Four School District of Philadelphia schools sent students home early Monday because of the cold, a spokesperson said.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
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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.
At the end of January, slavery exhibits were removed from the President's House in Old City by the National Park Service under an executive order by President Trump.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night.
A man's body was found inside a burned apartment building in North Philly after a fire broke out Saturday morning, sources tell CBS News Philadelphia on Monday.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County district attorney.
The crash forced Bustleton Avenue to close for a short time Monday afternoon.