An American is now leading the Roman Catholic Church and more than 2 billion Catholics around the world. Cardinal Robert Francis Provost, 69 — a Villanova University graduate — was elected on the ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected on the second day of the papal conclave at the Vatican, making history as the first American to become pope. Prevost, taking the name Leo XIV, is a ...

Looking to join in on some fun, summer-time arts and culture events this weekend in Philly? We’ve got you covered. Food-wise, bites will be served up by Victor’s Pizza Truck and Korea Taqueria on ...

The summer season in Philly brings the opportunity for many unique art events—but none quite like the Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival. Taking place May 23 to June 1, the occasion features 10 ...

Ars Nova Workshop founder and curator Mark Christman has a lot to celebrate this month. When Christman founded Ars Nova Workshop, his goal was to fill a gap in Philadelphia’s creative music scene, ...

A 2-year-old girl was briefly abducted when a car thief drove off with her inside the vehicle Wednesday morning in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. The girl was found unharmed “within minutes ...

A Philadelphia police officer was reportedly shot in the stomach Wednesday afternoon near Overbrook High School. The 19th District officer was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and his ...

The City of Philadelphia, alongside Mural Arts Philadelphia and ABC, recently announced that Emmy Award-winner and West Philly native Quinta Brunson will receive Philadelphia’s Key to the City from ...

This summer, the Barnes Foundation’s latest exhibit will take locals on a trip to Europe—France specifically, with the venue’s opening of ‘From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes.’ The ...

For nearly 200 years, Florence Nightingale’s name has been synonymous with gentle compassion and mercy. In the mid-19th century, Nightingale became perhaps the most celebrated woman of her era – ...

You’ve seen Shakespeare’s classic story come to life before, but with ‘Juliet & Romeo‘, writer/director Timothy Bogart wanted to expand on the play’s themes and characters in a new way — one that ...

Nurses Week is underway, honoring the compassion, dedication, and critical role nurses play in keeping communities healthy. Every year during Nurses Week, various companies offer goodies to show ...