One Of Nation's Top Workshops For Writers Moves Headquarters To Philadelphia
Voices of Our Nation Arts Foundation has found a new home at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Voices of Our Nation Arts Foundation has found a new home at the University of Pennsylvania.
The bill signed by Governor Wolf will eliminate Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement for CTE student, students in career and technology education.
It's called "Fishtown Hops." It's an indoor-outdoor beer garden which utilizes a corner space in an expanded portion of the casino.
Solar States works with several programs to train ex-offenders, former high school drop-outs and the underemployed to work in solar.
The first day of summer was marked by music all across Philadelphia as part of the annual Make Music Philly festival.
Three main issues seem to be on the table. It's coming down to more money for schools, drug treatment and pensions and how to make that all work.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he will veto a bill on his desk that would prevent cities like Philadelphia and other municipalities from banning or taxing plastic bags.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan says he is concerned for the safety of not only workers but also patients at Crozer-Keystone hospitals, which are now owned by hedge fund Prospect Medical Holdings.
Mayor Jim Kenney put half-a-million dollars in the city budget for the pilot. Now he wants employers to get on board.
It was a few hours of food, free books and fun for 250 kids at Wiggins Park in Camden.
The PSPCA is the second oldest animal welfare organization in the country -- founded June 21, 1867.
Try swimming in the ocean after sitting through this.
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Jerry Jordan made the announcement Monday night after the rank-and file met at the Liacouras Center.
A man who says he was an alternate juror in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial is having his say.
The program is called TAP, or Tiered Assistance Program. It offers participating customers a fixed-amount monthly bill, based on their income.
Along the Avalon Boardwalk, elected officials, environmentalists, and tourism leaders are expressing concerns over the prospect of off-shore oil drilling.
Advocates include doctors, patients with chronic pain and law enforcement officials who saw the current laws do not work.
Pennsylvania's latest tax amnesty program is in its final hours. Applications, along with payment, must be submitted electronically or postmarked by midnight tonight.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday outside the Reserve Lounge at 8th and Arch Streets.
Seth Williams has been indicted on 29 bribery, fraud and corruption charges.
The new playground at Hawthorne Park Elementary School in Willingboro is made from recycled materials.
For Wentz, the goal is to continue to improve while understanding the outside noise of panic is part of life in the NFL.
Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of a program started by President Obama, which gave hundreds of thousands of "dreamers" the right to work legally in the United States.
McDonald's wants young job applicants to express their eagerness for employment by using the social network Snapchat.
Philadelphia City Council will meet before its regular session on Thursday to take action on bills that would clear the way for a massive facility renovation project known as "Rebuild."
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a beautiful weekend in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who, officials say, failed to help a man who was lying in the street before being hit by a car and killed.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and community are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Contreras-Gelves, who is seeking asylum, lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Tanner McKee struggled in the Eagles' preseason finale loss to the Bengals, but fans are still hopeful about the 2026 regular season.
A Philadelphia police officer is under investigation after he interacted with a man who was walking unsteadily in the street but failed to help him, officials said. The man was ultimately hit by a car and killed, police said. Police are also looking for the driver of the car.