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Renowned scientist, conservationist and humanitarian Jane Goodall has died, according to a statement from the Jane Goodall Institute. She was 91 and died of natural causes.  Here is a look at her …

Forget the tricks — this fall, Philly is packed with treats for all ages. From glow-in-the-dark underwater pumpkins to goats in costume, here are the can't-miss fall activities for families …

Note, due to weather, this event has been postponed to the spring.  Sunday, Oct. 12 marks the return of the Northern Liberties Fall Festival, and as you can imagine, the day will be packed with …

Roxborough is ready to embrace the colors and excitement of autumn with the 13th Annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. The beloved neighborhood street festival will take over …

A measure allowing speed cameras to be installed along three new stretches of road in Philadelphia moved closer to final approval this week. City Council advanced legislation to permit automated …

Three men are facing charges after a series of recent hit-and-run crashes left two older women dead and a man seriously injured. Since Friday, there have been at least three unrelated collisions …

Consternation over bicycle lanes and parking dominated a City Council hearing that went on for nearly five hours Monday. Lawmakers advanced two bills permitting the Streets Department to implement …

Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S. – during pregnancy and development of autism have …

The seasons are changing and that means that leaf peeping season is finally here. To experience every ounce of outdoor beauty that the fall brings, here are some of the best spots for foliage in …

For the fourth straight year in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies are heading to the playoffs as Red October skies begin to settle over the city. Ahead of the team's return to the postseason, The …

Every year, Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary sets out to become a completely immersive haunted experience, but they’ve also added some new and improved visitor features in 2025 to …

Pennsylvania is expanding a free legal service for grandparents raising their grandchildren, offering statewide support for older caregivers navigating complex family and court issues. Secretary of …

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents to be aware of an emerging, but not uncommon, government imposter scam that involves a spoofed phone number and threats of arrest by the …

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will present the fall edition of Dine Latino Restaurant Week from Oct. 12 to 18, coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month. The event invites …

First Up, Champions for Early Education, is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month by rolling out new programs and resources for Spanish-speaking families and early childhood leaders across the …

In January 2011, Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Manayunk apartment. She was stabbed 20 times. More than a decade later, her family is still fighting for answers. At the time, a Philadelphia …

Philadelphia’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade took place on Sunday, Sept. 28. The celebration featured traditional music, dance, and poetry, transforming the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a …

At least six people were hospitalized following violent incidents Saturday and Sunday across Philadelphia. Preliminary information provided by police indicates that two of the three assaults …

A planned strike at Temple University Hospital has been delayed — at least for a week — after an apparent breakthrough on one of the negotiating points in talks between administrators and a pair …

The Philadelphia Orchestra will send a group of 10 musicians to China this fall, continuing a partnership with Chinese audiences that dates back more than 50 years. The ensemble will travel from Oct. …

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