Witch Hazels In Full Bloom At Morris Arboretum
What's blooming this time of year? Not a lot, but witch hazels are among the few shrubs that do flower in winter.
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What's blooming this time of year? Not a lot, but witch hazels are among the few shrubs that do flower in winter.
Starting Feb. 1st, a Sexual Violence Investigative Officer will begin his sole job, to investigate allegations of sexual assault on campus.
One of the country's best-known hackathons is underway and more than 1,000 of the best student programmers from around the world have gathered on UPenn's campus to learn and create.
"I was so humbled, to be honest," says Wharton junior Aaron Goldstein after being named Entrepreneur magazine's "College Entrepreneur of the Year" for his Fever Smart device.
Penn fell to 3-8 on the season following their loss to Princeton.
Thanking police officers and wearing blue ribbons were among the things people were doing Friday for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Steve Zack had a season-high 17 points, nine rebounds and a career-best five assists to lead La Salle over Pennsylvania 84-67 on Tuesday night.
Rich discussed corruption charges being filed against two Democratic State Representatives, an apology issued by a University of Pennsylvania fraternity, and Jeb Bush's presidential ambitions.
A Montgomery County jury awarded the estate of Ellen Gregory Robb more than $124 million in a "wrongful death" civil trial. Rafael Robb is nearing the end of his 5-10 year sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
Dr. Zhengxia Dou says the amount of food wasted each year is staggering.
The Arboretum's holiday railway - with its fifteen rail lines - will be choo-chooing through seven loops and over nine bridges through January 4th.
Mark Williams scored a career-high 24 points and Temple defeated Penn 76-67 for a Big 5 victory on Tuesday night.
Wash Cycle Laundry, founded by a Penn grad, picks up your laundry and brings it back the next day -- by human-powered tricycle!
Former Penn professor Rafael Robb, who pleaded guilty to the 2006 murder of his wife, has been ordered to pay their daughter more than $124 million.
Aptly-named "Wasting time on the Internet," the real-life course will be offered by the Ivy League school's English department during the upcoming spring 2015 semester.
New statistics indicate many of the region's richest Americans graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.
With Ebola and Enertovirus making headlines every day, it's hard not to be concerned. A free event opens to the public later this month on Penn's campus that will explore things like how viruses evolve and spread.
The animal rights group is touring college campuses with a high-tech project aimed at letting people see the world from a poultry point of view.
A wide receiver on the University of Pennsylvania football team now faces criminal charges for allegedly punching a fellow student, who is a member of another Penn sports team, during an altercation on a street, two blocks off-campus early on the morning of September 28.
Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown fears that the cash-for-cellphone kiosks would prompt a rise in thefts of mobile phones.
Chris Stigall spoke with Penn Professor of Medicine Dr. Jason Karlawish on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about an op-ed he had published in the New York Times on aging and the role of medicine in our lives as we grow older.
The University of Pennsylvania is expanding the borders of its homeownership incentive program.
The MacArthur Foundation made her the youngest recipient of this year's so-called "Genius Grant" for her work with complex systems.
Today is the 227th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia -- but a new survey finds Americans know surprising little about the document.
The Conkling-Armstrong terra-cotta house sits on the 2200 block of West Tioga, vacant now.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
Wednesday in Philadelphia will be frigid, but a warm-up is on the way for this weekend.
From green beer at McGillin's to packed crowds at Kelliann's, people filled the streets for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are set to close as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
Wednesday in Philadelphia will be frigid, but a warm-up is on the way for this weekend.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
From green beer at McGillin's to packed crowds at Kelliann's, people filled the streets for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
The last time the Penn men's basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, not a single current player was born. The Quakers hope to change that vs. Illinois in the first round.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The last time the Penn men's basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, not a single current player was born. The Quakers hope to change that vs. Illinois in the first round.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Philadelphia is the hub of America250 events this year, and plenty of sports history will be made in 2026 too. The festivities kick off with four games in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Wakisha Bailey reports from center court.
A sinkhole opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and East Wishart streets. The Philadelphia Water Department said the hole was so large that one of its trucks got stuck in the road.
As fans rush to fill out March Madness brackets, Americans are expected to wager billions of dollars on the NCAA Tournament this year. But experts warn the surge in sports betting is coming at a real financial cost, and in some cases, it's blurring the line between gambling and investing.
Crews worked overnight to repair a broken water main at the intersection of Broad Street and Hunting Park Avenue in the Nicetown section of North Philadelphia overnight.
Mae Krier of Levittown, Pennsylvania, helped establish National Rosie the Riveter Day and was the driving force behind securing the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the role women played to help win World War II. Jan Carabeo catches up with a living legend in Bucks County ahead of her 100th birthday on March 21 - the same day the nation honors all of the "Rosies" who helped in the war effort.