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Philadelphia Ramps Up HPV Vaccination Efforts for Children as Young as 9
Health initiatives in the city are emphasizing the importance of vaccinating children against HPV, with a push to start as early as age 9. The vaccine, as outlined in a recent directive from the City of Philadelphia, is critical in fighting against HPV-related cancers long-term with a success rate of 90 percent when it comes to preventing cancers caused by the virus. The long-lasting protection afforded by the vaccine marks a significant impact on public health, particularly as HPV infections often go unacknowledged due to their frequently asymptomatic nature.
These 3 Friends Turned A Light-Hearted Joke Into A Spirits Company — Now, They’re Planning To Launch An Internship To Usher Young Founders Into The Industry
An idea tossed around as a light-hearted joke turned into a business. Ernest Drummond, Howard Riley, and Michael Earley developed an idea to venture into the spirits business during COVID-19, the Philly Voice reported. With Pennsylvania’s state-owned liquor stores closing during the pandemic, they wanted to create their own. “Somebody brought up as a joke,… Continue reading These 3 Friends Turned A Light-Hearted Joke Into A Spirits Company — Now, They’re Planning To Launch An Internship To Usher Young Founders Into The Industry
2 Months Old, the Interboro Bucs Are Heading to the World Series
The Interboro Bucs girls’ softball team is traveling to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama for the first time ever, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. Not bad for a 10U district team that formed just two months ago. The new team is on a historic...
Insects set to invade the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for annual Bug Fest
Beetles, spiders and crickets, oh my! Celebrate all things insects this summer during Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. From Saturday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 11 you will have the chance to be up close and personal with scientist, artists, educators and of course the main attraction - bugs.
Rep. Brendan Boyle presents $1.8 million to Old City for safety, green space upgrades
An historic section of Philadelphia is getting more than $1 million to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle presented a check for $1.8 million to the Independence Historical Trust on Monday in Old City. The money is from the federal initiative known as the Community Project...
Historic Brick Installation Leads to Weeklong Clifford Street Closure in Philly
The Streets Commissioner Kirstin Del Rossi revealed plans to shut down the 3000 block of Clifford Street to through-traffic starting next week. The interruption, aimed at re-installing historic bricks on Montgomery Avenue, is expected to begin bright and early at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29 and will run through to the afternoon of Friday, August 2 at 5:00 p.m., as announced in a press release.
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
"It's been pure chaos," one city worker tells Philly Mag. Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philadelphia Magazine reporters, please direct it here. You can also use that form to send us reader mail. We love reader mail!
NJ Rocker is Now a Billionaire
How many people, described as blue-collar workers can say they also have a billion dollars in the bank?. I'm guessing that number would be quite small. However, they do exist. According to Forbes, we have one right here in New Jersey. Welcome to the Billioniares Club. Bruce Springsteen, The Boss,...
Anne Ishii to step down as leader of Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Anne Ishii’s 2018 move from New York to Philadelphia was twofold: the writer and editor longed to live here and she could lead to the esteemed Asian Arts Initiative.
Night Market coming to Northern Liberties on July 24
Northern Liberties is bringing back its Night Market for the 2nd year in a row on Wednesday, July 24th from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The wildly popular Northern Liberties Night Market will be on North Second Street, between Fairmount Avenue and West Laurel Street. The family-friendly, dog-friendly, festival will feature 26 food trucks, beer gardens, […]
Delaware County announces Summer 2024 Safe Streets initiative
Delaware County has announced a Summer 2024 Safe Streets Program which was created to address a shortage of patrol officers in the Chester Police Department by assigning County employees for non-patrol duties which frees up CPD officers to perform patrol duties and helps add more officers to the streets. “The County is hopeful that this […]
Court: Residents can't sue over 'forever chemicals' in municipal water
Two South Jersey men cannot sue their municipalities over the presence of “forever chemicals” in their drinking water, a state appeals court has ruled. The residents — Mark Cerkez of Gloucester City and Charles Hoffman of Brooklawn — filed separate lawsuits alleging their local governments breached contracts with them by providing water with unacceptable levels of toxic chemicals used in industrial processes.
19-Year-Old Suspected in Fatal Kensington Shooting as Philadelphia Grapples with Gun Violence
Tragedy struck on the streets of Kensington last night, as a man's life was abruptly ended by a hail of gunfire. Captured by police shortly following the incident, a 19-year-old suspect is now the focus of intense scrutiny. The ominous scene played out as the victim, whose name has yet to be released pending notification of his kin, was crossing the street accompanied by a woman. It was at this moment that a dark Jeep arrived, the passenger exiting only to chase down the victim on foot.
Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say
The 31-year-old victim was robbed in a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities wrote in a release on Tuesday, July 23. He was shot in the neck when he ran outside to confront the suspect, investigators said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical...
NJ Gov. Murphy met with Trump to wish him well after assassination attempt
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) met in-person with former President Trump on Saturday to wish him well in the aftermath of an assassination attempt that left Trump with an injured ear. The governor’s office confirmed to The Hill that Murphy and his wife reached out to Trump immediately after the shooting earlier this month…
Cooper Chairman Announces Vision for Growth in Cape May and Atlantic Counties
Just two weeks after Cooper University Health Care acquired Cape Regional Health System, Cooper Chairman George E. Norcross III announced last week his long-term vision for an expansion in Cape May and Atlantic counties. The announcement, made on the Harry Hurley radio show, comes just days after U.S. News & World Report announced that Cooper University Hospital in Camden had been named one of the nation’s top regional hospitals for the fourth year in a row and the highest-ranking hospital in South Jersey.
Dozens of vehicles damaged by vandals in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia
The search continued Tuesday for vandals who damaged about two dozen vehicles overnight in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia.Action News found more than 20 vandalized cars along part of 22nd Street alone, as investigators search for even more possible victims beyond this stretch.People who live in this area say this neighborhood has been targeted repeatedly."The window smashing happens, without fail, once a week. Sometimes multiple times a week. It happens a lot around here," said Josh Mayer.Investigators say this latest spree unfolded sometime between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday.RELATED: Vehicles hit by vandals in South Philadelphia parking lot for...
Temple IT staffer honored for 25 years of service
Paul Zagarella, CST ’ ‘14 , is marking 25 years of using his expertise in information technology to be of service to others. “I have been with Temple for 25 years and what I am most proud of is helping people all this time,” said Zagarella, who hails from Oaklyn, N.J.
The Eagles' 2024 100-Percenter Club
PHILADELPHIA - The annual 2024 Philadelphia Eagles' 100-percent club is 36 deep heading into 2024 training camp. First things first, 100% means 100%, not so and so is going to make the team because of feelings and assumptions. In other words, there is no avenue where a player on this...
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