Philadelphia PA

Tucked away along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia lies a hidden gem, America’s oldest surviving botanic garden. Founded in 1728 by John Bartram, this 50-acre sanctuary preserves centuries of botanical history while offering a tranquil escape from the hustle of city life. With its rare plants and rich legacy,...

Councilmember At-Large Dr. Nina Ahmad sent a second letter to the School District of Philadelphia calling for a pause to proposed actions in the School District’s Facilities Master Plan that would impact Lankenau Environmental Magnet High School. Councilmember Ahmad continues to urge the School District to reconsider...

An infant was found dead and the child's mother was hospitalized after a crash involving a private ambulance driven by a family member, that officials said, happened in Philadelphia's Frankford section on Sunday morning. According to police, the incident happened at about 5:15 a.m., after an ambulance and another...

Joey Sergentakis has spent more than two decades honing his culinary skills, first alongside Michelin-starred chefs like Daniel Boulud and Alain Ducasse, and later working with legendary chef Gray Kunz to open more than a dozen restaurants in Europe and Asia, racking up accolades like “best new restaurant” in Hong...

Philadelphia professionals who want to pursue high-wage, full-time careers in the skilled trades can now take advantage of a new Welder B training program in partnership with the Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The effort is a collaboration between PIDC and the University City District's Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard....

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Courtney Redmon. The 31-year-old female was last seen on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., on the 15XX block of Spruce Street. Her height is 5’3″, she weighs 100 lbs., blue eyes, and blonde...

Few dining experiences feel as joyful as sitting down to a great Italian meal. The table fills with warm bread, rich sauces, and plates that look like they were made to be shared with people you like. Garlic drifts through the air, pasta glistens under a sprinkle of cheese, and...

Anna Yu, owner of Platform Z Restaurant on Main Street, said the latest incident happened over the weekend when someone punched through one of the restaurant's windows.

Victoria Mars of Newtown Square continues to make Forbes' annual list of billionaires. The Philadelphia area is home to 16 billionaires. Six of them live in or near Delaware County,. Internationally, there are now 3,428 billionaires, with 390 added this year. That’s according to the annual World’s Billionaires List...

PennDOT has started work on a $10 million project to rehabilitate Frankford Avenue Bridge that will close off sections of the road for the next year. The single-span steel bridge — not to be confused with the centuries-old stone arch over Pennypack Creek — crosses over Frankford Creek. It supports over 12,000 daily...