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Keeping or finding a job in this economy is a challenge, but one Georgetown professor says the quest for that perfect job does not start with passion.
Trader Joe's has issued a salmonella warning and voluntary recall on its Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter.
Pennsylvania's roll in the voter ID law has a multi-million dollar price tag, but most of the money will not come from state coffers.
Two adults were arrested outside Beverly Hills Middle School in Upper Darby, Pa. Wednesday, charged with drug possession and criminal trespass.
The thousand pound aluminum sign was hoisted by a giant crane more than 12 stories and fastened into place.
Tonight the Phillies will go for a sweep of the Mets behind rookie right-hander Tyler Cloyd.
Franklin Field will be the place to be on Saturday as Penn and Villanova mix it up on the gridiron.
Detectives say that on four occasions, people were followed as they drove home in the wee hours of the morning.
If you walk into a retail store today, there's a good chance you will see a Christmas display. Retailers are hoping to maximize sales by getting an extra early jump this year.
A Philadelphia judge is expected to hear new evidence today in a hearing that could mean a stay of execution for convicted killer Terry Williams.
"What we're going to suggest now is that we don't require the ticket. The tower will have to provide photographic evidence and hold it for 60 days," Jim Kenney said.
You'll be able to enjoy gluten-free food and drink from about 30 of the region's top restaurants at a Celiac disease benefit in Center City on Sunday.
Many iPhone and iPad users now can download an operating system upgrade from Apple that makes big changes to some key features.
Festival director Nick Stuccio says the hope is these pop-up performances will get people talking about the show. "People's opinions matter more than reviews as much as they used to."
Elle Carolan with Philadelphia City Rowing says the movie, titled Backwards, was filmed along the Schuylkill a couple of summers ago and is being released this week
More than 200 employees are being trained and reservations are being made for Hotel Monaco, Philadelphia's new boutique hotel.
In White House battles, appearances can sometimes be deceiving, as is the case in the so-called "47-percent controversy."
Tay-Sachs disease is widely known as a genetic disorder among Jews, but a new study is exploring the risk in another group: The Irish.
The 2012 Philadelphia Lymphomathon is this Saturday morning at Norristown Farm Park.
A panel of Pennsylvania State House Democrats heard testimony Tuesday, much of it disturbing, about the so-called "solitary confinement" of prisoners.
Phillies' catcher Steven Lerud is savoring his first taste of the big leagues.
A recent study published in the Journal "Pediatrics" finds babies who are permitted to cry a bit while they are trying to go to sleep will not suffer any long term damage. But one local expert says in some cultures this practice would be considered taboo or unnecessary.
Eagles Fans were fired up at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia Sunday following the Bird's big comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens.
The latest work of the Mural Arts Program, which now uses technology to keep it current, was dedicated Sunday in North Philadelphia.
The red hot Phillies are in Houston tonight to open a four game series against the worst team in baseball, the Astros.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
After a wonderful Valentine's Day, we could see rain changing to snow, or a wintry mix, in parts of the Philly area Sunday night.
Police are investigating a string of late-night robberies in Bella Vista after five assaults over the past month left some victims injured.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
After a wonderful Valentine's Day, we could see rain changing to snow, or a wintry mix, in parts of the Philly area Sunday night.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
Police are investigating a string of late-night robberies in Bella Vista after five assaults over the past month left some victims injured.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Police are investigating a string of late-night robberies in Bella Vista after five assaults over the past month left some victims injured.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
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.
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.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Turns out, the Philadelphia Phillies were ale-ing last year — and it contributed to Nick Castellanos' release.
In his first year as Roman Catholic's head coach, 2007 PCL champion Brad Wanamaker hopes to help Cahillites seniors capture a title.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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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.
Shops like Stein Your Florist in Mayfair have been nonstop busy, selling flowers, gift baskets and other items. Owner Patrick Kelly says for florists, this is their Super Bowl. Ray Strickland reports.
While Valentine's Day is a great day to get out with your bae, Sunday will present some travel concerns in the Philadelphia region, especially in areas south of the city where heavy rain sets in. Meanwhile, some of us could see a slushy snow that could impact travel Sunday night before it's all gone by Monday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
High pressure will treat us to a bright, sunny day. Free of anything significant from Mother Nature. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Police are investigating a string of violent late-night robberies in South Philadelphia's Bella Vista and Hawthorne neighborhoods, following five assaults over the past month that left some victims injured. Ross DiMattei reports.
After a chaotic dash home, 10-year-old Dylan described the moments he and his classmates ran home as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation unfolded at a New Jersey apartment complex Thursday. Dan Snyder reports.