Here's how and when you can see a very rare planetary parade in Philly
Just after sunset, six of the seven planets will be visible to the Philadelphia area this week. It won't be visible again until 2040.
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Just after sunset, six of the seven planets will be visible to the Philadelphia area this week. It won't be visible again until 2040.
Jan Carabeo designed a Mars rover and watched it go as we heard more from Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts on the "Wondrous Space" exhibit.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
NASA said on Thursday that during its 50th flight, the helicopter traveled over a thousand feet in about two and a half minutes.
After becoming the first machine to fly in Mars' thin atmosphere, Ingenuity continues to set records on the red planet.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
NASA's Perseverance Rover is preparing for landing on Thursday.
NASA received more than 29,000 essays to name the next Mars rover and a Pennsylvania elementary school student's entry made the finalists list.
It may be time to hail Starfleet and see whether they've set up a base on Mars.
After six months of flight, the lander made the perilous six-minute descent to the red planet's surface.
The space agency says it is working on creating a swarm of robot bees that will fly around the surface of Mars.
NASA is making plans for its next mission to Mars by building a next-generation explorer.
A group of NASA-funded researchers are poised to enter an isolated geodesic dome on a remote Hawaii volcano to study human behavior in long-term space exploration, including a planned voyage to Mars.
President Barack Obama has his eyes on the stars -- or more accurately -- a planet.
A couple of students from Ursinus College in Montgomery County are literally changing the landscape on Mars -- all in the name of science.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
The red planet will soon be closer to Earth than it has been in 11 years.
Mars is making its closest approach to Earth in over a decade, and Widener University is holding a special viewing party to mark the occasion.
NASA opened its astronaut-application website Monday. It's accepting applications through Feb. 18.
Chris reviewed President Obama's speech at the United Nations, the unveiling of Donald Trump's tax plan, and Mayor Michael Nutter's final analysis of the Papal visit. He talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski on Obama's UN speech at 7:20.
The camp is sponsored by the Bernard Harris Foundation. Harris overcame a rough start to become a NASA astronaut, the first African-American to walk in space, and he wanted to help others do the same.
Choose your favorite Halloween candy!
Taylor Kitsch (best known for his role on the TV series "Friday Night Lights") plays the title character, a former Confederate captain weary of the Civil War who is mysteriously teleported to Mars.
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Nick Castellanos had a two-run double to stake Philadelphia to an early lead, and the Phillies turned five double plays in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bobby Brink scored the only goal of the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders.
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.
The Southeast Asian Market in Philadelphia's FDR Park is bigger than ever, hosting 71 vendors, each bringing their own country's take on different recipes, jewelry, clothing and more.
Nick Castellanos had a two-run double to stake Philadelphia to an early lead, and the Phillies turned five double plays in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bobby Brink scored the only goal of the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders.
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.
The Southeast Asian Market in Philadelphia's FDR Park is bigger than ever, hosting 71 vendors, each bringing their own country's take on different recipes, jewelry, clothing and more.
Philadelphia-area cultural organizations like the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working to preserve the country's history.
The Southeast Asian Market in Philadelphia's FDR Park is bigger than ever, hosting 71 vendors, each bringing their own country's take on different recipes, jewelry, clothing and more.
Students were shocked after human remains and bone fragments were discovered at a construction site on campus on Friday.
St. Joe's Prep is giving back to the Philadelphia community by donating baseball equipment to the Francisville Rec Center.
Philadelphia firefighters found a male's body in a basement on the 2200 block of South Street after responding to a fire Wednesday night, according to police.
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 Knecht Cup kicks off what will be a long regatta season, and the athletes and the county are ready for what's to come.
Philadelphia-area cultural organizations like the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working to preserve the country's history.
A heartbroken father is speaking out after two of his daughters were killed in a duplex fire in Millville on Wednesday night.
Thirty-nine people with alleged ties to the Lucchese crime family were arrested in connection with illegal poker games in New Jersey.
A one-of-a-kind New Jersey landmark is the latest to be impacted by cuts to federal funding.
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.
Nick Castellanos had a two-run double to stake Philadelphia to an early lead, and the Phillies turned five double plays in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bobby Brink scored the only goal of the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders.
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.
Rookie catcher Yohel Pozo came off the bench to drive in a run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-110 on Friday night, securing an Eastern Conference play-in spot.
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.
The Southeast Asian Market features over 70 vendors on Saturdays and Sundays until October in FDR Park in South Philadelphia. There are vendors from Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia – and lots of food, Eva Andersen reports.
Saturday will be a gray, chilly, breezy day, and don’t forget to carry the umbrella. Scattered showers are expected throughout the day and a few more snowflakes are possible in the Poconos. Sunday is much nicer with warmer temps and more sun, Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
A New Jersey woman accused of trying to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and his daughter was ordered to stay in jail after her detention hearing on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.
After public backlash, the National Park Service has restored an image and quote from Harriet Tubman to the Underground Railroad webpage. The National Park Service said the changes were made without approval by top leadership, Howard Monroe reports.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast.