Zoom! Street Luge Gets a Workout in Center City Philadelphia
As part of the Philadelphia Science Festival, the Franklin Institute helped passersby experience "The Thrill of the Luge."
As part of the Philadelphia Science Festival, the Franklin Institute helped passersby experience "The Thrill of the Luge."
Watermelon Magic seeks to fascinate children with the life cycle of plants but its methods are likely to fascinate any viewer.
Forty-four Drexel students will attempt to break the record for the largest "Rube Goldberg"-style device.
Skywatchers are waking up early to try to catch a glimpse of a recently discovered comet as it passes through this part of the solar system.
Many of the remarkable artifacts on display will make their North American debut.
"The components of this wall literally are 12,500 aluminum panels," Franklin Institute senior VP Troy Collins explained. "They are hung on over 800 rods and it covers over 3,000 square feet."
An independent film festival is underway in Philadelphia this weekend and one of the entries is a short film made by a group of Gloucester County high school students.
Philadelphia's first international exposition kicks off Monday and includes more than 100 events over 47 days.
A young Red-tailed Hawk from the nest at the Franklin Institute has been released less than a month after he was injured in an apparent collision with a car.
Even if you've been to the Franklin Institute lately, you might have been unaware of the construction on its south side: the three-story Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion.
Workers have pulled a huge sheet of plastic over the 20-foot-tall, white marble statue of Ben Franklin, in preparation of removal of a portion of the south wall of the Franklin Institute's central great hall.
Nearly two weeks ago, the lone surviving fledgling from the Franklin Institute Red-tailed Hawk nest was found injured on the Ben Franklin Parkway and taken to the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic in Upper Roxborough. The young raptor appears to be on the mend.
Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, says this a regular, recurring event.
"The 80-90 percent mortality rate for red-tailed hawks in their first year is absolutely proving."
"Sadly, the female twin flew into a window at Moore College of Art," a blogger tells KYW Newsradio.
A new study gives Philadelphia non-profits good grades for fundraising efficiency and accumulating assets but a terrible score for spending on administrative costs and CEO salaries.
The Red-tailed Hawk nest at the Franklin Institute is empty. The littlest and last to hatch was the first to take flight on Thursday; the last of this year's brood of three fledged Sunday.
If you look into the sky Sunday morning the moon is going to look a lot different.
Corbett met a receptive audience from the oil and gas industry today at the Franklin Institute, while critics of Marcellus Shale drilling shouted from the sidewalk as he came and went.
In addition to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, visitors to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday will have another attraction to check out.
"Spy: The Exhibit, The Secret World of Espionage" opens Saturday.
For the fifth straight year, a pair of Red Tailed Hawks is nesting on a windowsill at the Franklin Institute.
The Franklin Insitute is asking for city permission to put up digital display panels to replace its static sign at the corner of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philly is a museum town, and we've got lots of kid-friendly hotspots that prove it.
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue the next few days with temperatures climbing into the 80s Monday through Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a bus tour of Pennsylvania in Sharon Hill Monday.
Veteran defensive end Haason Reddick has agreed to an adjusted contract for this season with the Jets.
The Eagles recorded eight sacks and cruised to an easy 28-3 victory over the New York Giants.
Police say a 40-year-old man was critically injured after a truck ran a red light and struck his vehicle before crashing into several parked cars in Philadelphia.
Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County before hosting a town hall in Lancaster.
Saquon Barkley recorded 176 rushing yards on 17 carries and a touchdown in the Eagles' win over the Giants.
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue the next few days with temperatures climbing into the 80s Monday through Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a bus tour of Pennsylvania in Sharon Hill Monday.
Veteran defensive end Haason Reddick has agreed to an adjusted contract for this season with the Jets.
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a bus tour of Pennsylvania in Sharon Hill Monday.
Police say a 40-year-old man was critically injured after a truck ran a red light and struck his vehicle before crashing into several parked cars in Philadelphia.
Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County before hosting a town hall in Lancaster.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Veteran defensive end Haason Reddick has agreed to an adjusted contract for this season with the Jets.
The Eagles recorded eight sacks and cruised to an easy 28-3 victory over the New York Giants.
Saquon Barkley recorded 176 rushing yards on 17 carries and a touchdown in the Eagles' win over the Giants.
The 3-2 Philadelphia Eagles are looking to get their second win in a row after narrowly beating the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 6.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
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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.
Bill Kelly has your NEXT Weather forecast as we continue to deal with dry conditions across the Delaware Valley.
Saquon Barkley had a dominant afternoon in his return to MetLife Stadium in a 28-3 victory over the New York Giants.
Neighbors described the scene after a violent crash Sunday morning sent one man to the hospital and damaged several parked cars in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood. Philadelphia police are looking for four suspects.
An investigation is underway after police in Pemberton Township, New Jersey, shot and killed a man in Browns Mills.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we deal with a dry stretch with no rain.