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The article attached to this blog post is one I came across last week and has haunted me ever since. It is about the drought and resulting famine in Africa and the tortured choices mothers are making in an effort to save the lives of some of their children over others.
Despite the rainout on Sunday, the Phillies enjoyed a great weekend when they showcased their alumni.
The American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour rolled into Atlantic City over the weekend featuring the Top 11 contenders from season 10 of the reality TV competition American Idol.
A slow moving fall-like storm system continues to move out of the midwest. Out ahead of it, an area of very heavy rainfall developed last night and this morning and moved through Delaware and New Jersey.
I don't like it when people think you are homer just because there are no negative things to say. Objectively, the accolades cannot stop pouring in for this Phillies team after they completed a franchise-best 9-1 road trip.
Rafe Bartholomew, author of "Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair With Basketball" talks about his journey of trying to find out how basketball made its way to the hearts of the Filipino people.
By Bill Campbell: It may be mere personal opinion but I have always thought the sports halls of fame belong to the players, their personal domain.
I'm a little afraid of all the Eagles "Dream Team" hype. Right now the only thing the team has technically won is bragging rights.
It may be mere personal opinion but I have always thought the sports halls of fame belong to the players, their personal domain. This is the season for Hall of Fame inductions and it's possible the halls have been getting a bit crowded.
The loss of the U.S. AAA bond rating should be more than a wake-up call - it's an alarm. With a dow falling 634 points as a result of Standard & Poor's downgrade, there is no doubt about the serious impact on our economy. Combined with what is happening in Europe, responsive action is imperative.
It was a comfortable start to the weekend, but now the heat and humidity have returned. Dew point temperatures, which measure the moisture content in the atmosphere, are very high right now in the low 70s.
While I put most of the blame on Giants catcher Eli Whiteside, Darryl tells me how MLB would look at Shane Victorino, and how he deserves a lion's share of the blame.
The reaction to my 6-man rotation idea was expectedly mixed. Staying up late watching Cliff Lee dominate the Giants gave me the idea to try another idea.
The Phillies are on fire. They are not only playing great baseball, but now that the trade deadline has come and gone, this team is starting to see the end of the season.
This business about the future being now makes some sense after all. Seems like both the Eagles and Phillies are taking it seriously.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
Pennsylvania is consistently in the top five for deer-vehicle collisions each year, and we're entering the time of year when they are more frequent.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
Pennsylvania is consistently in the top five for deer-vehicle collisions each year, and we're entering the time of year when they are more frequent.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
This weekend, Oktoberfest celebrations are taking over South Street in Philadelphia with sausages, beer and a liter-lifting contest. Wakisha Bailey reports.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District announced it has decided to suspend its varsity football season after just one game.
Conditions worsen down the Shore as the nor'easter strenghtens, brining strong winds and coastal flooding. Kate Bilo, Tammie Souza and Brandon Goldner report.
Kate BIlo has the NEXT Weather tracking the latest on the nor'easter approaching the Jersey Shore.