Spine-tingling Halloween fun for kids
Salem Haunted Happenings Now through Monday, Salem, Massachusetts www.hauntedhappenings.org No one celebrates Halloween like Salem! For the whole month, all across Salem, tons of Halloween fun and...
View ArticleFour must-do events as Science Festival kicks off this week
Take a whiff of science, courtesy of Yards Brewing Company.Credit: J. Fusco for GPTMC Get an up-close look at the weird and wild side of science starting this week at the third annual Philadelphia...
View ArticleFran Drescher: “The responsibility lies with us”
Fran Drescher’s dedication to eradicating cancer is a personal one. After a series of misdiagnoses by a number of doctors, Drescher was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2000. In 2002, she wrote “Cancer...
View ArticleCollege is a family affair for the Johnsons
Carlos Jr. and Marketa Johnson pose for a selfie on campus at Pierce College. As a freshman at Philadelphia’s Peirce College in Fall 2012, Carlos Johnson Junior expected to be surrounded by a variety...
View ArticleSarah Polley puts her family in front of the camera in ‘Stories We Tell’
Sarah Polley’s documentary “Stories We Tell” looks at her family’s history.Credit: Roadside Attractions ‘Stories We Tell’ Director: Sarah Polley Genre: Documentary Rating: PG-13 3 (out of 5) Globes...
View ArticleReport: N.J. Gov. Chris Christie had secret weight loss surgery
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie underwent lap-band surgery. Credit: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie three months ago had secret bariatric weight-loss surgery, according...
View ArticleAmanda Berry’s sister makes statement: ‘Please respect our privacy’
Beth Serrano, sister of Amanda Berry, walks up to address the media in Cleveland, Ohio, May 8, 2013.Credit: Reuters Amanda Berry’s sister has addressed the public to ask for privacy as Berry, who has...
View ArticleGina DeJesus’ mother thanks doubters: ‘They made me stronger’
Gina DeJesus arrives at her home in Cleveland, Ohio, May 8, 2013.Credit: Reuters Gina DeJesus, one of three missing women rescued from captivity Monday, has returned to her family’s Cleveland home...
View ArticleNJ Renaissance Faire breaks attendance records
One way to get a discounted admission to the New Jersey Renaissance Faire is by wearing a costume. Credit: New Jersey Renaissance Faire The first weekend of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire broke...
View ArticleNo injuries in Northeast Philadelphia home invasion
Police are investigating a home invasion in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.Credit: Metro file photo No one was injured in a home invasion-style burglary in Northeast Philadelphia early...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Ukulele Orchestra brings 1920s to 40th Street
This orchestra takes ukuleles seriously.Credit: Kathy Baier Now that summer is here, University City District will once again host free, monthly, family-friendly concerts in the great outdoors of West...
View ArticleVeteran’s Day Tour and Special Admission
As a thank you to our military personnel for their service to our country, Philadelphia Magic Gardens will offer veterans and active military FREE admission on Veteran’s Day and a special Site Tour at...
View ArticleNortheast Philadelphia family robbed at gunpoint
Philadelphia police are investigating a man’s claim he was robbed at gunpoint at his family’s home in the Northeast.Credit: Rikard Larma, Metro A man was robbed at gunpoint early Friday when he and his...
View ArticleEast Passyunk Avenue gets into the holiday spirit
Wear your best shark hat to East Passyunk Avenue’s tree lighting party. Embrace the holiday spirit with carolers, Santa and a tree lighting on East Passyunk Avenue. Or, just come for the free food....
View ArticleVIDEO: Apple releases tear-jerking ad just in time for Christmas
The latest Apple commercial doesn’t tout design, Siri or fingerprint technology. It focuses on family. The emotional 90-second spot, entitled “Misunderstood,” features a teenager who appears to be...
View ArticleFire forces Chester family from home
View Larger Map on Google With temperatures near single digits, firefighters in Chester, Delaware County, had to battle fire and ice when a blaze broke out inside the attic of a home early Tuesday...
View ArticleBaby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco Baby Loves Disco, the original family dance party, is the best time you will have with your little ones. Come shake those booties from 11-1:30pm! Get out those snazzy outfits, get your...
View ArticleAlex and The Kaleidoscope Band
Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band Described as “Paul Simon meets The Beatles on the playground,” Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band are known for their dynamic, jamming, world-music infused shows...
View ArticlePeanut Butter and Jams welcomes Randy Kaplan
Peanut Butter and Jams welcomes Randy Kaplan In his songs for children and their families, Randy Kaplan blends American Roots, Country Blues, and Comedic Storytelling. He fingerpicks his way through...
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