Engineers, Students To Take Part In NASA Hackathon In Philadelphia
Philadelphia will be the world headquarters of a two day NASA "hackathon" on April 20th and 21st.
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Philadelphia will be the world headquarters of a two day NASA "hackathon" on April 20th and 21st.
One person just leaving the Philadelphia Museum of Art reported seeing a streaking light in the sky caught.
Scientists say an asteroid will pass closer to Earth today than any other they've ever tracked. Though "close" is in cosmic terms, and they say it's not related to the meteorites in Russia.
A local high school is, once again, teaming up with NASA on designing hardware that could benefit astronauts on the International Space Station.
A scientist who is playing a major role in the discovery of exoplanets, or potentially habitable planets, is speaking at Villanova University 3 p.m. today.
Odds are you won't get to explore the stars yourself – or even have access to all of NASA's tools. The Visualization Explorer app is the next best thing.
Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon after Neil Armstrong, recalls that significant moment in history, when his crew made it to the moon with just 20 seconds of fuel left.
Chris discusses the death, at Eagles training camp, of Andy Reid's son, Garrett ,with Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese. He also talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup about the controversy still swirling around Mitt Romney's tax returns and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel, about another walk off win against the Diamondbacks yesterday.
Looking around our nation, it's obvious that we need more heroines and heroes with Sally Ride's brave and courageous character. Her inspiration and legacy must live on to create the heroines – and heroes – of the future.
Astronauts on board The International Space Station took a break Tuesday to answer questions from children who particpated in a one day program at Philadelphia University.
The biggest solar flare in six years erupted on Tuesday and was heading our way. However, it appears that Earth has dodged most of the barrage of charged particles shot out by the sun.
An asteroid the size of an aircraft carrier is passing close to the Earth this evening, but amateur astronomers may have a hard time seeing it about 6:30, when it would be visible, because of the brightness of the nearly full moon.
At a Nastar training facility in Southampton, Bucks County, Ferguson reflected on the end of the space shuttle days and where his own career is headed.
NASA says the odds of any individual being struck by the debris are one in 21 trillion. Commuters say they're more concerned about the falling stock market than they are about a falling satellite.
Most of it will break up and burn before hitting the earth's atmosphere, according to Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, but an estimated 26 pieces could hit somewhere on Earth.
Watch for falling space junk this Friday! Satellite shrapnel is the latest phenomenon to watch for in the sky.
An alarming lunar landing looms large in this science fiction adventure that offers a few echoes of "Alien" and manages to not only startle but frighten.
Atlantis commander and Philadelphia native Chris Ferguson landed the shuttle safely this morning, marking the end of the 30 year NASA shuttle program.
The crew from space shuttle Atlantis took time out of their busy schedule to speak with KYW Newsradio anchors Harry Donahue and Carol MacKenzie.
Two Drexel students designed the official NASA patches for the mission.
You'll be able to see the space shuttle over Philadelphia between four and seven times each day, according to Franklin Institute's chief astronomer, Derrick Pitts.
The space shuttle Atlantis is a "go" for launch, according to NASA. Liftoff is set for 11:26 a.m. despite forecasters original 70 percent chance of bad weather.
Atlantis is taking Ferguson on his third shuttle skyride; it's the Archbishop Ryan High School and Drexel University grad's second time in the commander's seat.
A prominent Philadelphia scientist, who won the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the Hepatitis B virus, has died. Dr. Barry Blumberg suffered a heart attack after giving a speech at a NASA conference in California.
Dr. Harris said the 32nd annual award ceremony isn't about him, it's about the elementary and high school students who are excelling in math and science every day.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The 51st ODUNDE Festival, the nation's largest African American street festival, spans 16 city blocks and draws food vendors, artists and entertainers from around the country.
Humidity creeps back into the picture on Sunday with highs in the low 90s, and storms developing this afternoon could produce damaging winds and power outages.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
Fans transformed the Art Museum steps into a sea of yellow, blue and red where they waved flags, blew horns, rang cowbells and chanted in support of their national team.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
The 51st ODUNDE Festival, the nation's largest African American street festival, spans 16 city blocks and draws food vendors, artists and entertainers from around the country.
Humidity creeps back into the picture on Sunday with highs in the low 90s, and storms developing this afternoon could produce damaging winds and power outages.
From outdoor block parties to VIP tables, here's a look at where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in and around Philadelphia this summer.
Fans transformed the Art Museum steps into a sea of yellow, blue and red where they waved flags, blew horns, rang cowbells and chanted in support of their national team.
The 51st ODUNDE Festival, the nation's largest African American street festival, spans 16 city blocks and draws food vendors, artists and entertainers from around the country.
Fans transformed the Art Museum steps into a sea of yellow, blue and red where they waved flags, blew horns, rang cowbells and chanted in support of their national team.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
The latest crash occurred early Saturday morning on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue when the driver of a stolen SUV crashed into a parked car.
Soccer enthusiasts are showing off their fandom ahead of the first World Cup match in South Philadelphia featuring Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
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.
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.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
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.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"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.
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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.
Three Philadelphia police officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield section of the city. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the officers were responding to a shooting incident when a man began "engaging" with officers and pulled out a gun as police tried to arrest him.
Michael Keating, who was blessed by Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, has died at the age of 21. Keating, who had cerebral palsy, was laid to rest in Coatesville.
On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains how we know dogs know their own size and what it says about their behavior.
Sunday is the last day of the Philadelphia region's four-day heat wave as temps climb into the low-90s. Clouds increase through the day ahead of a strong cold front that will trigger strong to severe storms this evening and overnight.
It happened at N 54th and Arlington streets Saturday night.