U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its list of <a href="http://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2016-08-02/us-news-announces-the-201617-best-hospitals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the best hospitals across the country</a> and two in Philadelphia made the list of top hospitals in Pennsylvania.  The top-ranking hospital in Pennsylvania was Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian, in Philadelphia, which came in ninth nationwide. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia was ranked third in Pennsylvania.  The rankings looked at how each hospital performs across different specialties, procedures and conditions. To compile the rankings, U.S. News and World Report used several different objective measurements such as patient survival, number of patients and staffing numbers. The publication also used survey data from qualified physicians, who were asked to name the top five hospitals in their specialty.  <a href="https://patch.com/pennsylvania/newtown-pa/27-best-hospitals-pennsylvania-u-s-news-world-reports-new-rankings">Click here to see all 27 hospitals ranked in Pennsylvania by U.S. News and World Report.</a>  <a href="http://health.usnews.com/health-care/best-hospitals/articles/faq-how-and-why-we-rank-and-rate-hospitals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View U.S. News and World Report's methodology here.</a>

U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its list of <a href="http://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2016-08-02/us-news-announces-the-201617-best-hospitals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the best hospitals across the country</a> and two in Philadelphia made the list of top hospitals in Pennsylvania.

The top-ranking hospital in Pennsylvania was Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian, in Philadelphia, which came in ninth nationwide. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia was ranked third in Pennsylvania.  The rankings looked at how each hospital performs across different specialties, procedures and conditions. To compile the rankings, U.S. News and World Report used several different objective measurements such as patient survival, number of patients and staffing numbers. The publication also used survey data from qualified physicians, who were asked to name the top five hospitals in their specialty.

<a href="https://patch.com/pennsylvania/newtown-pa/27-best-hospitals-pennsylvania-u-s-news-world-reports-new-rankings">Click here to see all 27 hospitals ranked in Pennsylvania by U.S. News and World Report.</a>  <a href="http://health.usnews.com/health-care/best-hospitals/articles/faq-how-and-why-we-rank-and-rate-hospitals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View U.S. News and World Report's methodology here.</a>

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Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s beloved 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—America’s best-loved homegrown fairy tale—this vibrant production brings Dorothy’s journey to life through classical ballet, imaginative storytelling, and a dazzling cast of characters.
Set to a rich musical tapestry featuring selections from the iconic score alongside works by Aram Khachaturian and Mikhail Glinka, PDT’s Wizard of Oz blends whimsical magic with early twentieth-century American charm: Kansas cyclones, ruby slippers, a scarecrow in search of a brain, a tender-hearted tin man, and a lion learning to roar with courage.
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Come see the area's only rock choir in concert,&nbsp;backed up by a four-piece band including a guest fiddler! You'll hear songs you know and love from Crosby Stills &amp;&nbsp;Nash, Jimmy Cliff, Three Dog Night, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Boston, the Doobie Brothers, and Steely&nbsp;Dan, as well as songs from more current artists like Billy Strings, Fitz &amp; the Tantrums, and the Weepies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-voices-phillymontco-spring-2026-concert-tickets-1985605142432" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="font-family: var(--rx-font-text);">Tickets available online</a>&nbsp;at Eventbrite or at the door on the day of the show. Tickets are $20/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students. Children 12 &amp; under are free.Rock Voices is an 18+ non-audition choir open to everyone who loves to sing rock and popular music. No experience necessary to join. In fact, our summer season is just around the corner and the theme will be "Music From the Movies"! Choose between our two local groups:&nbsp;Philly/MontCo on Wednesday nights&nbsp;(starts May 27) or Philly/DelCo on Thursday nights&nbsp;(starts May 28).&nbsp;If you're looking for something fun to do and a chance to make new friends, you really should check it out. You can find all the details, including a link to concert tickets, at our website (see link above). We hope you'll join us!

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