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The holiday season comes to life at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope this month with performances of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" featuring a former American Idol star with local ties.
Recently ranked among the country's best for beer and parks, the City of Brotherly Love can add another mention to its list of accolades.
The holiday season can sneak up like the kids while you're wrapping presents, and you don't want to miss out on one minute of the fun. These are the best celebrations of the season.
While art museums and classes can be pricey ventures, the best ways to appreciate and participate in artistic expression in Philadelphia are often free activities.
These are the top five books about Philadelphia that will entertain, inform and inspire readers to fall in love with this great city all over again.
Many people quote Twain, says Donald Tiffany Bliss, but few understand how influential he was as an author, commentator and provocateur.
Whether you're a Bill Gates or just getting out of the starting gate, the art community in Philadelphia has a venue to fit your budget.
Museums from all over the country wanted this upcoming exhibit, but the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia was chosen.
The popular festival is attracting some of the best story tellers from across the city.
The First Person Arts Festival is back for its 11th season, with storytelling events right here in Philadelphia for everyone to enjoy.
If you're tired of buying your holiday presents at the malls or chain stores you can find some unique gifts this weekend at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Montgomery County.
These artists' images go beyond a realistic snapshot of the subject; they're the best artistic photographers in Philadelphia.
The 21st annual Philadelphia Film Festival is here, bringing with it almost two weeks of film screening and premieres, plus special guests, lectures and a plethora of film-centric events.
Philadelphia is one of the nation's oldest cities, so it's inevitable some of its iconic spots would carry a little lore.
Whether you're looking for a family friendly show or an adult holiday revue, the Philadelphia-area theater scene has it all.
This October, check out Philly's vibrant design scene at the aptly-named DesignPhiladelphia, featuring five days of workshops, conferences, installations, exhibits and more.
Philadelphia is one of the country's oldest cities, and that shows up in its architecture.
Chestnut Hill has made the American Planning Association's 2012 list of Great Neighborhoods in America.
From enormous board game pieces sprinkled throughout the city to a giant clothespin and something that looks like a huge tooth, there's always something to see in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Orchestra is ready to kick off its new season, including a liver performance of the score to accompany the film "West Side Story."
Officials at the Kimmel Center have revealed some of their plans for the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts scheduled for next spring.
The newly renovated Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope has been an inspiration for several local artists and their work will be available for you to buy Saturday night from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. during an event designed to raise money for the theater.
In Philadelphia, a city full of museums, every day could easily be Museum Day. But there's one thing you won't be able to get at the city's museums any other day of the year: free admission.
Philadelphia police are looking for a 19-year-old man who they say promoted illegal car meetups on social media.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
If you're eyeing new electronics this holiday season, buying refurbished could be a better deal than Black Friday prices.
Daniel Tranchina and his family woke up to chaos outside his Ridley Township home two different times early Sunday morning.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
Philadelphia police sources say the woman who was found dead at the home on the 4100 block of Parrish Street was 51 years old.
Philadelphia police are looking for a 19-year-old man who they say promoted illegal car meetups on social media.
A water main break left some residents without water and others displaced Sunday in Northern Liberties.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
If you're eyeing new electronics this holiday season, buying refurbished could be a better deal than Black Friday prices.
Philadelphia police are looking for a 19-year-old man who they say promoted illegal car meetups on social media.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
If you're eyeing new electronics this holiday season, buying refurbished could be a better deal than Black Friday prices.
Daniel Tranchina and his family woke up to chaos outside his Ridley Township home two different times early Sunday morning.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
While Monday may be the slowest day of the holiday week at Philadelphia International Airport, the travel blitz has begun.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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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.
Philadelphia police have arrested another person in connection with illegal car meetups in the city this fall and have an arrest warrant for an additional suspect, officials announced.
Bill Kelly has your NEXT Weather forecast to get you prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday.
A local mom won the women's elite race at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. Runner Katie Florio and her husband explain how the race unfolded.
Shoppers can get refurbished electronics such as phones and tablets at a major discount -- and help the environment at the same time, a new report shows. Experts share tips for finding deals.
Since 2014, there have been a total of 32 crashes at the intersection of Morton and Swarthmore avenues in Ridley Township, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.