Historic Bethlehem Draws Visitors Seeking Something Special For The Holiday Season

If you're looking for the iconic Pennsylvania Christmas town, Bethlehem is your destination.

Delaware Valley Journal Is Looking For Santa's Biggest Lil' Helpers!

Across the Delaware Valley this December, kids will be making someone's season brighter — and Delaware Valley Journal wants to help!

Death Of Temple Student From Delco Shines Light On Philly's Record Homicide Rate

By all accounts, Samuel Collington did everything right. A brilliant student, Eagle Scout, and an aspiring lawyer.

Geminid Meteor Shower, 2021’s Best: See Fireballs In PA

This one’s a dandy. Get far away from city lights in Pennsylvania to take in the Geminids, known for producing colorful fireballs.

Delaware Valley Journal Is Looking For Santa's Biggest Lil' Helpers!

Across the Delaware Valley this December, kids will be making someone's season brighter — and Delaware Valley Journal wants to help!

Preparation May Make The Difference Between Holiday Gifts Or Disappointment

Consumers preparing to enter the frenzied holiday shopping environment should bring an ample supply of patience with them.

Concern Over Omicron Variant Rises, But Not Support For Vax Mandates

The appearance of COVID-19's Omicron variant has reignited the already heated debate over vaccine mandates.

PA's Top 10 'Most Affordable' Cities: List

These 10 Keystone State cities will help you save costs in a big way, an analysis shows.

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Thanksgiving, America's Original Beer Bash

Beer was the reason the Pilgrims set foot in Massachusetts in the first place.

The ‘Last Stop' Offers Hope For Drug Addicts In Kensington

Driving through the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, you might think it was a war zone.

Thanksgiving Activities Back After Pandemic Pause

Thanksgiving and the holiday season in the Delaware Valley region will look and feel a little closer to normal this year.

Services Set For Penn State Student Found Dead Last Week

Funeral services are set for Justine Gross, the 19-year-old Penn State student found dead Friday.

DelVal Businesses, Residents Fear Rising Inflation

Milk costs more. Meat is more expensive. Clothing is pricier. New cars, even used cars–forget about it!

Counties, Pharmacies Roll Out COVID Vaccines To DelVal Kids

Local officials are ramping up their efforts to make it available.

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Teddy's Traumatized Thanksgiving Turkey

Call it the first ‘Fake News' White House feud. And it arrived just in time for the holiday season. Of 1904.

PODCAST: Will Philly's ‘Driving While Black' Enforcement Ban Send Crime To The Suburbs?

Tom Hogan talks about the impact of Philadelphia’s law enforcement policies on the collar counties of the Delaware Valley.

Best Nursing Homes In Pennsylvania: 2022 Ratings Released

The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints, and more.

Rediscovering America: A Quiz For Veterans Day

The quiz from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge.

Wounding Warriors: Reevaluating What We Owe Our Veteran

Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Gade told Delaware Valley Journal something needs to change.

Major Natural Gas To Gasoline Plant Coming To PA

Pennsylvania was selected as the second of nine sites for a $6 billion plant that will turn natural gas and methane into gasoline.

Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century’s Longest: How To Watch In PA

A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party around PA. The full frost moon will turn red in the longest such event this century.

GIORDANO: As Anniversary Of Danny Faulkner's Death Approaches, Police Urge Public To Remember

December 9, 1981 is a day that lives in infamy in the Philadelphia area.

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Famous Candy Bars' Name Game

How well do you know the stories behind the names of America’s beloved candy bars?

In Wake Of SEPTA Rape, Should PA Pass A ‘Bad Samaritan' Law?

“Bad Samaritan laws express society’s revulsion about and retribution against bystanderism, and encourage upstanderism.”

HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Star-Crossed Love Of Stanny And Sara

Some loves are doomed from the start.

Second Sexual Assault In A Week On SEPTA Property

This time a witness intervened as the assault was occurring on Oct. 20 at the 69th Street Transportation Center.

The Bystander Phenomenon Rolls Into Philly

A horrific sexual assault on a train last Wednesday night sent shock waves around the nation.

SOLOMON: What To Do When The Cyclist Hits You

When it’s actually the cyclist who is the aggressor and at fault, what can a car driver do if their car is hit by a cyclist?

Shutting Out Natural Gas Can Destabilize The Electric Grid

It has been an annus horribilis for the nation's electric utility companies.

GIORDANO: South Philly's Fight For Columbus Statue Shows Community Rejects ‘Woke' Politics

I have spent the last few days celebrating the return of the Columbus Day Parade with my friends in South Philly.

Merck & Co. Employees Protest ‘Jab Or Job' Vax Mandates

About 75 Merck & Co. employees and their supporters protested outside the Merck plant in Upper Gwynedd Thursday evening.

On The Internet It's Buyer Beware

You buy a knock-off Louis Vuitton purse and think, ‘Who does it hurt?' Well, think again.

Eco-Activist Promotes ‘Sabotage' On Energy Projects, Gets Warm Media Welcome

Andreas Malm is urging his fellow environmentalists to abandon their non-violent protests and embrace what he calls “intelligent sabotage”.

Helping Residents, Businesses In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Ida

The state legislature came back early and voted extend Gov. Tom Wolf’s Aug. 31 disaster emergency declarations until Oct. 27, 2021.

The ‘Grid Of The Future:' A Q&A With PJM

Delaware Valley Journal asked one of the country’s largest grid operators, PJM Interconnection, to answer a few basic questions.

New Details On Mysterious Salmonella Outbreak Affecting PA

The food source causing the outbreak remains unknown, but there are hints. Here's the latest:

Critics Warn Wolf's Climate Plan Wrong On Science, Bad For Workers

The Wolf administration wants the Keystone State to have a carbon-free electric grid by 2050.

Limerick Likely To Face Steep Sewer Rate Hike In 2022

Limerick Township residents are dealing with a potential case of sticker shock.

Shale Event Highlights Need For Natural Gas In PA

Some Pennsylvanians may frown upon natural gas for being a fossil fuel, but those connected to the industry say it is beneficial.

Group Launches Petition To Stop Mask, Vax Mandates In Pennsylvania

A nonprofit citizen's action group has launched a petition drive to stop Gov. Tom Wolf and President Joe Biden from imposing mandates.