Philadelphia Action News Mornings

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:45:39 GMT

Millions of people enjoy watching birds. Some buy guide books. Some travel extensively in search of a particular species.

Celebrating Valentine's Day

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:28:15 GMT

Valentine's Day celebrates love, and for most people, what to do is pretty obvious.

Action News Morning Mugs!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:32:47 GMT

Check out who made the big time in the Action News Morning Mugs segment.

Say I love you with foods

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:48:51 GMT

There's no pill or magic potion to make someone fall in love with you. But over the centuries, a number of foods have been deemed aphrodisiacs.

Mighty Mike visits the Adventure Aquarium

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:19:33 GMT

A generation ago, alligators were on the endangered species list. But thanks to intense intervention, they've bounced back from the brink of extinction.

Dining with a mix of comfort and adventure

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:23:22 GMT

Sometimes you head out for dinner looking for adventure.

The beer can is alive and well

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:49:45 GMT

January 24, 1935, the beer industry changed forever.

Celebrating National Soup Month

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:15:30 GMT

Technically, you could celebrate National Soup Month by opening a can or microwaving something.

Losing the holiday weight gain

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:37:50 GMT

Whatever else you got for the holidays, you may have picked up a spare tire as well.

Winter time is still a great time to visit the Zoo

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:53:01 GMT

If you're looking for a family outing, don't let the calendar keep you from visiting the Philadelphia Zoo.

A culinary adventure awaits the Italian dish lover

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:53:45 GMT

If all the Italian food you care to eat is spaghetti in a red sauce, this might not be for you. But if you're looking for a culinary adventure without leaving Philadelphia, look no further than Passyunk Avenue.

Planning your New Year's eve celebration

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:44:37 GMT

The old song asked, "What're You Doin' New Year's Eve?" Some people drive to New York and pack into Times Square to watch the ball drop.

New and festive holiday drinks

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:27:15 GMT

The last week of the year means at least a little partying for most people. As December 31st draws near, maybe you're looking for some special touch for your celebration.

Tips for wrapping the perfect gift

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:38:30 GMT

Your holiday shopping may be over, but the rush really doesn't end until everything's wrapped.

Celebrate Hanukkah with "Supper"

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:19:36 GMT

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates miraculous deliverance from oppression.

Catholics celebrate a Christmas eve tradition

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:43:55 GMT

It started in Italian communities and the old Roman Catholic Church, but the Christmas Eve tradition of a seven-fish feast has gone beyond both Italians and Catholics.

A gift for the beer lover

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:21:33 GMT

Light and dry in the summer, robust in winter, there's a beer for every season.

Carrie Hagen's tale of local crime mystery in 'We is Got Him'

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:24:33 GMT

A local author wanted to write about the Germantown section of Philadelphia, where her father grew up. What she found was a lost tale of history, mystery and a crime caper gone terribly wrong.

Holiday shopping and the social media

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:41:35 GMT

50 years ago, most people did their holiday shopping in downtown Philadelphia or in neighborhood stores, those were the major choices.

Holiday Food Drive

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:55:43 GMT

The 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade is America's oldest, but it's far more than history and fun.

A toy for the newborn mind

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:52:03 GMT

If you're a parent, you want the best for your child. So if you could buy a toy appropriate even for newborns that might spur brain development in future years, wouldn't you?

It's time to choose your turkey

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:21:51 GMT

Italian families often add lasagna, and we've talked to some people who plan on ham, but the overwhelming majority of Americans will sit down to a roast turkey dinner.

A place where kids can be creative

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:33:06 GMT

You can take an art class in school or elsewhere and be taught to perform to certain standards.

The 'Zep' is a sandwich with rules

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:18:37 GMT

In New England, a long Italian sandwich is called a grinder. It's a hero in New York, and some places in Central Pennsylvania just call it an Italian sandwich.

"Bugs...Outside the Box" at the Academy

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:26:44 GMT

You could say bugs have a public relations problem. They're essential to the eco-system, but quite a few people are afraid of them and many more don't like them.

The Fright Factory is a good scare

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:12:26 GMT

Lots of places claim to be haunted.

The Montreal-style bagel comes to Philadelphia

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:06:04 GMT

The Montreal-style bagel comes to Philadelphia

What's on tap at Frankford Hall?

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:36:57 GMT

From Italian to Spanish to Israeli, Philadelphia has no shortage of great Southern European food, but what about Northern Europe?

25th annual AIDS Walk Philly

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:36:04 GMT

Philadelphia's rate of HIV and AIDS infections is five times the national average, and twice that of New York City, Yet one in five infected people don't know.

One of a kind lamps

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:53:09 GMT

Artist Steven Evans takes his cues from all sorts of things. His medium is generally metal. His finished product is a unique line of lamps.

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