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Opera Philadelphia presents "Oscar," starting February 6th at the Academy of Music.
The Barnes Foundation is staging a party for the young professionals of Philadelphia on Friday, January 30th. It's mixing a unique exhibit with the jazz music of vaudeville.
The freezing temperatures outside might make you yearn for warmer weather, but these long winter nights are the perfect time to burrow deep into a great read.
A public meeting is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the central branch of Philly's Free Library.
If you are interested in learning more about the city, here are the top books based on Philadelphia.
"Anything from historians, curators, administrative positions, executive directors at the various museums and theaters -- really anything that falls under arts and culture," says John McInerney of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
The Curtis Symphony Orchestra will perform Sibelius and Lutoslawski on Sunday, Jan. 25th at Verizon Hall.
Amateur and professional flute musicians played side by side at Verizon Hall for the Philadelphia Orchestra's annual Play In.
Here's where to come together, serve and celebrate this MLK Day.
Exercise is proven to have both physical and mental health benefits. Sian Beilock, author of "How The Body Knows Its Mind" from sister company Simon And Schuster shares five surprising mental benefits of exercise.
The grandson of Oscar Hammerstein has scaled back his plan for a museum honoring the Broadway lyricist in an effort to get zoning approval.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, usually closed on Mondays, will be open on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King Day, and it's part of a whole weekend of events.
Wintertime blues got you down now that the holidays are over? No worries, as the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend offers up just enough time to get away from it all.
"It features our concert mistress, Miho Saegusa, and Miho is just a tremendous, tremendous artist," explains Executive Director Janelle McCoy.
January always marks a fresh new start to the year and with it, a plethora of new events, festivals, shows, and films worth checking out.
It's another accolade for the City of Brotherly Love!
Jay Wahl, the artistic director at the Kimmel Center, previewed the Maceo Parker concert on January 17th at the Merriam Theater.
Now is your chance to volunteer to help out at this year's Butterfly Experience at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show.
Educational, fun and interactive, there are many concerts in Philadelphia that'll get both children and parents moving and singing along.
Miles Cohen, the artistic director for the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, shared some details on the Susanna Phillips – Eric Owens concert on January 9th.
Stop at one of the many gift shops in our suggested Philadelphia museums and pick up a memento to bring home.
About 30 people were at the Kimmel Center Friday afternoon for an interactive lesson with the cast of 'Stomp.' The price of admission was only that you bring a canned good, as the special performance was part of the 'Stomp Out Hunger' campaign benefitting Philabundance.
Looking to partake in the revelry? Here's what you need to know for the 115th annual event on January 1, 2015.
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as crews worked to remove the tractor-trailer, which had tipped over and landed in the marsh along the roadway on Monday morning.
Nina Hurwitz has a series called "Generational Hugs," which is a collection of affection, forgiveness and embracing oneself.
"CBS Mornings" Gayle King and the rest of Blue Origin's historic all-women spaceflight crew blasted off on Monday.
On Monday morning, the Philadelphia Portal art installation will move from its current home in LOVE Park to a new location in Center City.
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as crews worked to remove the tractor-trailer, which had tipped over and landed in the marsh along the roadway on Monday morning.
Nina Hurwitz has a series called "Generational Hugs," which is a collection of affection, forgiveness and embracing oneself.
"CBS Mornings" Gayle King and the rest of Blue Origin's historic all-women spaceflight crew blasted off on Monday.
On Monday morning, the Philadelphia Portal art installation will move from its current home in LOVE Park to a new location in Center City.
Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in at Pennsylvania State Police headquarters after intentionally starting a fire at the Governor's Residence, court documents say.
Nina Hurwitz has a series called "Generational Hugs," which is a collection of affection, forgiveness and embracing oneself.
On Monday morning, the Philadelphia Portal art installation will move from its current home in LOVE Park to a new location in Center City.
Owners of a Caribbean restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia say they'll need all the help they can get after a car crashed into their business early Monday morning.
Temps will warm up Monday, and thunderstorms are possible at night in the Philadelphia area.
Temps will warm up Monday, and thunderstorms are possible at night in the Philadelphia area.
More than a dozen complaints have been filed with the attorneys general in New Jersey and Pennsylvania from people who say a wedding photographer has not given them what they paid thousands for.
After a rainy and chilly Saturday, we'll finally start to warm up on Sunday, with some sunshine returning for the end of your weekend.
An investigation is underway after a mother and daughter were shot and killed in Trenton, New Jersey, Saturday morning.
The Knecht Cup kicks off what will be a long regatta season, and the athletes and the county are ready for what's to come.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Philadelphia health officials are warning of possible measles exposures at two locations in the region over the last week.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open for now, but a long-term solution remains unclear.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Business owners in Philadelphia say uncertainty about tariffs is complicating their supply chains and could force them to raise prices.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
The ongoing tariff war means brides-to-be may be facing more than just wedding jitters.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Paoli-Thorndale line, Broad-Ridge Spur and dozens of bus routes could be on the chopping block if SEPTA can't get a funding boost.
SEPTA's new budget is set to go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
Mayor Parker and SEPTA are also discussing extending Zero Fare, which benefits 25,000 low-income Philadelphia residents.
A man was struck and killed by a SEPTA subway train in North Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, a SEPTA spokesperson said.
The 76ers mercifully ended perhaps their worst season in franchise history on Sunday after their loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Kevin Huerter hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Sixers, 122-102.
Tim Stutzle capped a two-goal effort with the power-play winner to lead the Senators to a comeback win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings, Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
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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.
A Southwest Philadelphia restaurant has been deemed unsafe after an SUV slammed into the building earlier Monday morning. An investigation is also ongoing in West Chester after a man fired several shots at officers Sunday afternoon. Plus, the city of Philadelphia is enforcing no-parking zones along street sweeping routes in select city neighborhoods. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Grant Gilmore.
Owners of a Jamaican restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia are picking up the pieces after a car plowed into their business and set fire to the building early Monday morning.
Officials said Cody Balmer, 38, hopped a fence and intentionally set a fire at the residence early on Sunday, April 13, while Shapiro and his family were home. Balmer, of Harrisburg, was charged Monday with criminal homicide/attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and more.
A portion of Route 130 northbound in Logan Township is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer. According to NJDOT, all lanes in the area of CR 620/Center Square Road in Logan Township are closed, and motorists are advised to follow the posted detours along the route.
To start off the work week, Mother Nature has partly sunny skies with seasonable temperatures and light winds in the Philadelphia area. By Monday night, temperatures will drop to the mid-50s, and showers are likely to move through the region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has your latest NEXT Weather forecast this Monday morning.