The History Of Mother's Day
Mother's Day is all about breakfast in bed, handmade gifts and fresh flowers. But how did this holiday get its start?
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Mother's Day is all about breakfast in bed, handmade gifts and fresh flowers. But how did this holiday get its start?
Spend Mother's Day appreciating mom, but don't forget the gift! Check out this online gift guide for options to make her holiday unforgettable.
It's hard enough to raise a kid these days. Check out these movie moms who also manage to save the world.
Mom shouldn't have to make breakfast on Mother's Day. Here are few recipe ideas to make her breakfast in bed.
Mother's Day is coming, which means it's time for Mother's Day planning. These simple Mom activities will make her day special.
Want to get mom something different this Mother's Day? Check out these cool gadgets for moms on the edge and on the go.
If you could afford any gift in the world, what would you buy your mom for mother's day?
Mayim Bialik, author of "Beyond the Sling" and star of TV show "Blossom," shares her real-life advice as a mom with a Ph.D in neuroscience.
Easter and Mother's Day are the two most popular days for ladies church hats.
You love being a mom (most of the time, anyway), but sometimes you're dying for multi-syllabic conversations that don't involve threats of naptime. Lucky for you, living in Philadelphia puts you in just the right place to get out, meet up with like-minded women and let the kiddos go crazy.
Mother's Day 2011 has passed, but for the children who have lost their mothers, it's a pain they live with every day.
The hottest Mother's Day ticket in town was the Bruno Mars show. A crowd of fans showed up. The only thing missing was Bruno Mars.
Some local moms stayed in their nursing homes due to illness this Mother's Day.
It's a special day for Moms, and what better way to spend it than a brunch date in the city.
If you're planning to treat mom to a meal at that special restaurant, you may want to call ahead most of the area's top establishments are booked solid.
On Mothers Day, we turn to fathers or at least one father with a new memoir, Daddy's Little Goalie, recalling raising two daughters involved in sports.
It's Mother's Day weekend and local flower shops are overwhelmed with orders.
The Kimmel Center is holding a special Mother's Day weekend celebration ranging from modern dance to bee-bop.
The Bartram's Garden Plant sale is a three-day event - which means you can even go there for Mother's Day.
Want to find the perfect present for Mother's Day? We have the best picks for every kind of mom.
From June Cleaver to Peggy Bundy, we celebrate the fabulous moms from television.
Moms always have words of wisdom. But they're not always right. Let's debunk our favorite mom myths.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Accused gang member Tyvine Jones, who was wanted for three murders in Philadelphia between 2020 and 2022, has been arrested.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
Philadelphia police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly man after he was found dead with lacerations on his chest and head inside a Logan home.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
Accused gang member Tyvine Jones, who was wanted for three murders in Philadelphia between 2020 and 2022, has been arrested.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say they fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, but most are optimistic that 2026 will be their year.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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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 Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on a resolution Thursday that would give the district the green light to hand the properties over to the city for plans to potentially turn them into affordable housing units.
Bill Kelly is tracking the latest rain hitting the Philadelphia region Wednesday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The fire is under investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and Galloway Township Police.
Police said 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey was stabbed to death inside his home on North 16th Street.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1.5 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers, with stores failing more than 40% of pricing accuracy inspections over the span of multiple years.