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Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Tracy Somani arrived at the Philadelphia Ballet building on North Broad Street wearing a nervous look. She came to take a class but wasn’t sure where to go....
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
Temple University Engineers Invent Soy-based Bandages As an Alternative to Healing Wounds
Temple University engineers have invented a soy-based material to create natural bandages that can be cheaply produced and help skin heal better from wounds and burns that usually result in scarring. Temple University engineers have invented a soy-based material to create natural bandages that can be cheaply produced and help...
Medical Report: Screens or no screens? Study suggests parents ditch touchpads for toddlers
A recent study found allowing toddlers too much time on touchpad devices can have a damaging impact on social interactions. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
The only reasonable explanation for the Phillies being out on Brent Rooker was overlooked
With two consecutive years of losing in the postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies’ approach to the trade deadline at first embodied the fierce tenacity that we expected of them. First, they tried for Luis Robert Jr. A trade for a franchise-changing centerfielder of his caliber would have put every MLB club on notice. But the Phillies weren’t willing to pay the steep price. So, they moved on.
Local student attends journalism conference
Cayden Stewart, a Bustleton resident and student at Holy Ghost Preparatory School, represented Philadelphia as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference, July 7-12 at George Mason University. Stewart, whose dad Bob is Chief Deputy Register of Wills, joined a select group of students from...
Bridge Foundation donates scholarship money
The Bridge Educational Foundation, through the support of Malady & Wooten, Waste Management and Raymond James, last week donated $293,000 of EITC and OSTC scholarships to families in Philadelphia during an event at Father Judge. Scholarship funds are made possible through the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship...
Woman 'shot 7-month-old boy' in stroller as mom screamed 'my baby' amid 'argument gone wrong'
A Philadelphia woman stands accused of shooting a 7-month-old baby boy late Thursday night in what has been described as an argument gone wrong. Dominique Billips, 28, was arrested and charged in the shooting that occurred in the 4000 block of Meridian Street, which is located in Philadelphia's Holmesburgh neighborhood, which is located right along the Delaware River in the northeastern portion of the major Pennsylvania city.
Several Eagles Vets Lobbying for Surprise Position Change
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2024 season with Super Bowl aspirations. After a disappointing ending to the 2023 season, management made sure to add more playmakers to the roster on both sides of the ball. The Eagles offense has stars like Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and...
Kamala Harris gains endorsements: Here's what Democrat officials have to do to secure her spot
Vice President Harris is racking up a lot of support and endorsements among Democrats including Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Clintons. FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira breaks down what needs to happen over the next few months for Harris to become the official Democratic presidential candidate.
Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, an equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics. Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Phillies reportedly eyeing trade for one rival All-Star
The Philadelphia Phillies may be looking to the other end of the division for reinforcements. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported Monday that the Phillies are keeping a “close eye” on All-Star closer Tanner Scott of the Miami Marlins. Nightengale adds that the Phillies “badly” want another late-inning reliever. Pitching for the NL East... The post Phillies reportedly eyeing trade for one rival All-Star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Hatboro police searching for two males on Most Wanted List
The Hatboro Police Department has placed the following individuals on their Most Wanted List:. Calvin Cheeze (above left) Cheeze is wanted for sending sexually explicit images to an underage female and urging the juvenile to supply him with nude images of herself, police said. The department received a report on October 17, 2023 which indicated the incident took place at the 200 Block of E County Line Road in Hatboro.
See all homes sold in Bucks County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Bucks County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 122 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,588-square-foot home on Cavalcade Lane in Warminster that sold for $490,000. Bensalem.
Bucks County's Sabrina Carpenter goes international with Olympics commercial in Paris
The girl is certainly meeting world. Bucks County's own Sabrina Carpenter has gone international, first as Taylor's Swift's opening act on legs of the Eras Tour in South America, Asia and Australia, and now in a TV commercial promoting the Olympic Games. The NBC spot features the former star of Disney's "Girl Meets World" sipping coffee at a Parisian sidewalk café while enthusiastically chatting up an animated bird about the upcoming Games. Viewing Carpenter's bubbly conversation to...
Chester Providing Grants for Business District Aesthetic Upgrades
The Facade Enhancement Initiative provides grants to Chester business owners to make aesthetic improvements to their businesses. The City of Chester has taken the next step to revitalize its Central Business District with a Façade Enhancement Initiative. The program will elevate the aesthetic appeal of Chester’s commercial buildings by...
Philadelphia Physician Dr. David L. Mattingly Settles for $72,000 in Improper Opioid Prescribing Allegations
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Pennsylvania has disclosed a settlement involving Dr. David L. Mattingly, a Philadelphia-area osteopathic physician, who faced allegations of improperly prescribing opioid medications. According to a press release, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero stated that Dr. Mattingly has agreed to pay $72,000 to the government and is now subject to stringent restrictions that bar him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including opioids such as oxycodone. The allegations stem from Dr. Mattingly's prescribing practices between February 2015 and September 2018, which were found to not fully comply with the Controlled Substances Act's requirements for legitimate medical purposes and customary professional practice.
NJ retail theft problem: Suburb busts 38 in just 2 days
CHERRY HILL — A two-day sting operation at retail stores in this Philadelphia suburb led to dozens of arrests. With the help of surveillance tools and undercover officers, cops busted 38 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, which police said left business owners “ecstatic.”
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