Girl Honored For Bravery After Being Attacked By Woman, Other Students At Levittown Playground

The report said the woman also hit McNamara, including with a skateboard. The 11-year-old was treated for head injuries and a broken arm.

Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature Light Exhibit Opens For Holidays

LumiNature has more than 1 million lights, 10 miles of cord, 100s of illuminated flamingos & penguins, 45 custom light structures, and more.

Hospitals Throughout Philadelphia Region Seeing Baby Boom More Than A Year Into Pandemic

The Chestman twins, born Sept 16., are part of a baby boom happening at AtlantiCare's labor and delivery unit.

Family Reunion Of Sorts Held At Mann Music Center

"Respect the mask, respect others, and get vaccinated!"

Philadelphia Students Still Find Comfort In Rec Centers

As gun violence increases in the city, rec centers have become more important than ever.

Blue Cross Broad Street Run Returns In Person For 2021 Race

The 2021 Blue Cross Broad Street Run will take place on Oct. 10, officials announced Wednesday.

DRIVING WHILE BLACK: Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw On Race, Giving Her Sons 'The Talk'

Following the death of George Floyd, the outcries over systemic racism became louder.

See Philly Zoo Leopard's Hilarious Reaction To Girl's Stuffed Cat

A young girl and a leopard became fast friends when the little girl showed off her stuff cat to the leopard. See the video here.

Retro Roller Rink Now Open In Center City Philly's Dilworth Park

The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is now the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink, complete with all kinds of throwback rollerskating vibes.

50 Watershed Cleanup Sites, One Great Reason to Help Out April 10

This is a great way for families to get out in nature together, have fun and make a real difference that ultimately helps drinking water.

Please Touch Museum Reopens After Closing More Than A Year Ago

Members can get into the museum now and the public can visit the museum starting April 22. Get details on the reopening plan here.

Best Places To Live In Philly Area: New 2021 Rankings Released

The data analysis company Niche has released its ranking of the best places to live in the Philadelphia metro area for 2021. See the list:

Philly Parks And Rec Looking For Summer Lifeguards

The Parks and Recreation Department is starting the lifeguard training and hiring process this week. Hourly wages are $14.74 to $16.97.

Volunteers are Needed for Multi-County April 10 Waterway Cleanup!

Darby Creek Valley Association's 37th annual event will help protect the water supply & the habitats and beauty of 50+ sites in 3 counties.

Married Couple Met In Preschool, But Didn't Know It Until Now

It wasn't until Alex Olsman and Zachary Frankel were engaged that they came across a photo of them side by side in preschool.

Young Giraffe Joins Philadelphia Zoo's Animal Family

Bea is an 8-foot-tall, 1,000-plus-pound, 15-month old female giraffe who recently came to the zoo all the way from Knoxville, Tennessee.

City Of Philadelphia Releases Youth And Family Rights Guides

Publication and distribution of the guides were short-term goals of the previous Youth Residential Placement Task Force.

Boo At The Zoo Returns To Philly Zoo In October

Boo at the Zoo will feature treat bags, a not-so-scary extinction graveyard, hot apple cider, and more. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1.

'Jurassic Quest' Drive-In Coming To Philadelphia Amid High Demand

The dinosaur themed attraction was to be held in Montgomery County, but overwhelming demand has moved it to South Philadelphia.

Meet Dilly, CHOP's Anxiety And Stress Reducing Dog

Dilly is a 2-year-old Labrador retriever who will help families and patients at CHOP cope with anxiety and stress.

Philadelphia Zoo Reopens To Public With Increased Safety Measures

Zoo goers will find hand sanitizing stations, touchless faucets and more, and other safety measures at the zoo now that its open again.

Drive-Thru Food Distribution Site Opens At Citizens Bank Park

Philabundance is operating a drive-thru food distribution site every Friday through June 26 at Citizens Bank Park.

Kimmel Center Offering Moms Personalized Songs For Mother's Day

Three lucky mothers will have personalized songs written about them through the Kimmel Center's "Music for Mom" Mother's Day program.

Philly Zoo Launches Online Interactive Learning Program

Philly Zoo to You offers a mix of expert support and curriculum-based activities aimed at kids in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Philly Zoo's Baby Sloth Bear Making Debut Online Thursday

The baby sloth bear was born on Dec. 11 last year, and she is now ready to make her debut to the public.

Best Friends Since 2004 Discover They’re Biological Sisters

Best friends for years, Ashley Thomas and Latoya Wimberly have something new to talk about in daily chats: They’re biological sisters.

7 Fun Events For Kids Happening Soon Around Philly

Looking for some fun, kid-friendly events to keep the family busy this winter? Here are some of our picks happening soon around the area:

Army Staff Sergeant Surprises Son At Sixers Game For Thanksgiving

Army Staff Sergeant Ivan Thomas gave his 12-year-old son quite the surprise just in time for Thanksgiving at the Sixers game Wednesday.

Gritty Surprises Fan With Gritty-Themed Prosthetic Leg: Report

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty surprised a young fan from Abington Tuesday by giving him a new Gritty-themed prosthetic leg.

Hungry Kids: Thousands In Philadelphia Don't Have Enough To Eat

One in six children in America don't have enough to eat. That includes more than 75,000 in Philadelphia.

Philly Free Streets Returns To Broad Street Aug 3

Broad Street between City Hall and Erie Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to make way for pedestrians to walk, run, bike and more.

Study Opportunity for Children 11-14 at Temple University

Psychology Lab at Temple University looking for families in the community to contribute to science! Fun, safe, and compensation available!

Philadelphia Au Pair Wins National Recognition

Mariia, from Ukraine, was voted runner-up in the 2019 #LoveMyAuPair Contest!

Trip Down Memory Lane For Zoo Keys At Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo Brings Back Popular Zoo Keys

'PAW Patrol Live!’ Coming To Philadelphia: Dates, Tickets

Heads up parents — “PAW Patrol Live!” is coming to Philly. Here’s how you can watch Ryder and the gang help the residents of Adventure Bay.

Contest To Step Inside PEEPS Factory

Rare Chance To Step Inside Just Born Candy Maker's PEEPS Factory

2019 Forensic Sciences Summer Program Now Accepting Applicants

Local high school juniors and seniors accepted into the program will spend 7-weeks working alongside actual scientists in a world-class lab

Mom's Touching Post Seeks Philly Flyer Who Gave Up 1st-Class Seat

A Facebook post with 400,000 shares seeks AA588 passenger in 2D. He gave up his first-class seat for a mother and child headed to CHOP.

Operation Warm Receives 86,000 Requests for Brand New Coats

Organization Launches Giving Tuesday Fundraiser to Provide Coats to Victims of California Wildfires, Low-Income Children

It's Cool to be Kind

Philadelphia fifth grader creates positive playground environment as a Playworks Pennsylvania Junior Coach