Hampton Times

By Ed MorroneWire Staff WriterEleven-year-old Arianna Barricelli wanted a cell phone. Her father said “no way.”But if there’s one thing Lou Barricelli has found out about his oldest daughter over the last year or so, it’s that...

By John LoftusWire Staff WriterBrandon Huber has a tall plant with a purple flower whose fragrance is death itself. Fittingly, it’s called a “corpse plant,” and for the young Northeast Philadelphia resident, its stink is the...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorPennsylvania is rich in history.And each year on Charter Day, people can experience the region’s many historic sites for free.The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission hosts Charter Day to commemorate Pennsylvania’s birthday, the day...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorWhen it comes to choosing a college, there are dozens of factors to consider.In an effort to simplify the process, the government has created a tool that aims to increase transparency in...

By Ed MorroneWire Staff WriterLeaving the familiarity of high school for the uncharted waters of college is one of the most exhilarating, albeit terrifying ventures of any young person’s life.Luckily for Philadelphia’s Brandon Spatz and Bensalem’s Vince...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorEach day, people deal with loss.But for children, it’s not easy to face tragedy without proper guidance.Dr. David Schonfeld has been providing that support to children around the world for 25 years. Schonfeld...

By Melissa YerkovWire Executive EditorIt’s had many different names, has been owned by a variety of proprietors and underwent countless renovations. But even after 100 years of evolution, one thing has remained the same.The Hiway Theater...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorThe Wissahickon School District is under fire for allegedly discriminating against its Hispanic population in Ambler. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights is investigating discrimination surrounding the recent school...

By Megan BadgerWire Managing EditorSince he was a young child, George Reagan has been fascinated with the sky.And he’s not alone.The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association is a group of people with a common interest: exploring the unknown. The club...

By John LoftusWire Staff WriterScams never die. They just fade away for a while — but just a while.During the summer, the Midweek Wire reported con artists were targeting PECO customers with Latino surnames. In the past month and...