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Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
5 hours ago
The Chujos picked up over 100 items of Philadelphia swag to take home to Japan. These are some of their favorites and where you can get them.
6 hours ago
Cases involving pets accidentally ingesting medical or recreational marijuana products are becoming more frequent, vets say.
10 hours ago
‘That’s golf’: Aston’s Braden Shattuck looking to bounce back after tough PGA Championship start
The only Philly-area golfer in the competition faces an uphill battle to make Friday’s cut. He’ll have family, friends and much of Delco cheering for him.
19 hours ago
U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
His move also and comes as the Trump administration appears to be recalibrating its approach.
23 hours ago
Cure your ballot: Nearly 600 Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors
Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 19 primary.
1 day ago
History takes center stage: Philly theaters go all in telling America’s story ahead of 250th
From the classic “1776” to a play set entirely in Lincoln’s grave, Philly theater fans have lots of history-related shows to choose from.
1 day ago
America’s first hospital is right here in Philly – and it’s still operating to this day
After 275 years, Pennsylvania Hospital is still carrying out its mission to care for the sick, poor and mentally ill throughout the city.
1 day ago
Lenny Kravitz, PGA Championship, ‘Chicago’ and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 14–17: Tribute bands, the Philly Jewish Music Festival and a live retelling of “The Princess Bride” are among weekend highlights.
1 day ago
Listen 5:05Sharif Street, Chris Rabb and Ala Stanford share many policy goals, but some divisions over Gaza and fundraising, plus a lack of public polling, make the race a guessing game.
1 day ago
Affordable senior housing in Philadelphia expands with new Overbrook apartment development
Named after Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, which once occupied the site, the building addresses a critical need for affordable housing.
1 day ago
Puberty field trip? Philly-area students get a front-row seat to health education
Lankenau Medical Center’s health education center provides free interactive programs on nutrition, exercise, drugs and alcohol, puberty and more.
1 day ago
Listen 2:08Aston’s Braden Shattuck prepared for ‘just another day’ at PGA Championship in Delco
Shattuck has continued teaching at nearby Rolling Green Golf Club in the days before competing against the world’s best golfers.
2 days ago
PECO signs agreements with data centers requiring them to pay for their own grid upgrades
The utility says its transmission security agreements ensure data centers pay their “fair share” of the infrastructure costs required to serve them.
2 days ago
Listen 1:19Legislation raising dozens of fees on businesses goes to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s desk
The increases include annual taxes, miscellaneous fees and costs for expedited state services.
2 days ago
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