Most government offices will be closed.
We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.
Visit these hot spots across America next year.
Looking for great day trip ideas? Visit these historical sites an hour or less away from the city.
Love all things food? Then you'll love our yummy list of day trips to foodie havens in the Philadelphia area.
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
The search engine has put together a video of the year that was, according to popular searches.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
The nonprofit program connects volunteers with the families of active-duty servicepersons during the winter months.
Better start shopping now, most after-Christmas sales end Jan. 1.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
Also making headlines the past week: Norristown attorney arrested on drug charges, PA lottery films a commercial in Wayne and a flash mob brightens the holiday season by singing the 'Hallelujah Chorus' on city street.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
These are the stories that made headlines across eastern Pennsylvania in 2013.
Cooper caught three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles' rout of the Chicago Bears on Dec. 22.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.
The floral image of Pennsylvania native Krysta Hankee, who died in 2007 at age 22, will be part of the Donate Life Float in the Tournament of Roses parade Jan. 1.
1 in 4 people in the greater Philadelphia region struggles to put food on the table.
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Merry Christmas!