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Philadelphia schools' "Ring the Bell" bus tour delivers free school supplies starting Monday
With back-to-school just about a month away for Philadelphia students, the district is sending a bus tour to several spots around the city and offering free backpacks, school supplies and vaccinations for students.
2024 Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster projection
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles open the 2024 NFL regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. There have been some significant roster changes since the Eagles last suited up for their wild card playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in January. Stalwarts Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox retired, while perennial double-digit sack-maker Haason Reddick was traded to the New York Jets amid a contract stalemate.
NJ cops charge woman passenger in crash that hurt 4-year-old
EAST WINDSOR — A late-night car crash on Friday has police pointing fingers at a woman who was riding in the passenger seat. Police say Madelin A. Soto-Santizo was arguing with the 36-year-old driver and grabbed the wheel. Just before 11 p.m., police responded to the crash in the...
Independence Seaport Museum Transfers Historic Portrait to Andalusia Estate
The Independence Seaport Museum has officially transferred ownership of a portrait from 1815 to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem. The Independence Seaport Museum has officially transferred ownership of a portrait from 1815 to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem, ending a long-standing case of mistaken identity, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.
Game 99: Phillies at Twins
The Minnesota Twins are back in action tonight against the team with the best record in baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies are a stacked team, top to bottom, full of All-Stars and career-best performances on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they’re lead by all-around superstar Bryce Harper, who...
Philadelphia's most wanted: 10 suspects still sought for homicides since 2018
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia law enforcement are still on the hunt for nearly a dozen suspects wanted in connection to homicides dating back several years. DA Larry Krasner will release the names of 10 fugitives during a press conference with Pennsylvania Sen. Art Haywood and the Philadelphia Sheriff's Department Tuesday morning.
Weather alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in Southeast Pa. until Monday night
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:45 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 10 p.m. for Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to move northward this afternoon towards the...
Phillies-Twins start time: Rain delay updates from Target Field
The second half has not started how the Philadelphia Phillies envisioned, as the team lost two of three in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Even with that, their 63-36 record is still the best mark in baseball. The same can be said for the Minnesota Twins who were swept in two...
Philadelphia Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms with High Humidity Levels
As the National Weather Service in Philadelphia has detailed, residents can expect a bout of isolated showers and thunderstorms starting this afternoon, with the temperature reaching a high near 90 degrees and winds from the west around 5 mph; those in the city today should carry an umbrella as the chance of precipitation stands at 20%. The forecast notes humidity levels hanging heavy at 94%, making the air feel thicker, the kind of day where every step outside might as well be a step into a lukewarm bath.
Asking Eric: How to confidently take the lead in neighborhood gatherings
Dear Eric: I live in a very social neighborhood that has fun guest-oriented activities and events all the time. We all strive to be good neighbors, hosts and guests, but I often find I’m on the outside of what seems to be appropriate. Examples: A call goes out to...
Citizen of the Week: Steve Stroiman
Cresheim Village Neighbors is a 36-year-old neighborhood association that’s unlike most neighborhood associations. One reason: The neighborhood itself is unlike most Philly neighborhoods, full of mature trees, Wissahickon schist twins, brick sidewalks, rainbow flags, a devotion to diversity and PhDs who work in social services. The other reason: Steve Stroiman.
Phillies vs. Twins: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies hit the field on Tuesday at Target Field against Simeon Woods Richardson, who is starting for the Minnesota Twins. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series. The Twins have been listed as +135 moneyline underdogs...
Enhancing the skills of drivers with medical conditions
Dennis Magrann, of DriveWell Rehab, was the guest speaker at last week’s Take Back Your Neighborhood meeting. Magrann has a background as an occupational therapist and more than 20 years experience as a driving rehabilitation specialist. He works with clients with medical issues such as stroke, neuropathy, amputation, spinal cord injury, concussions and head injury, Parkinson’s, paralysis and multiple sclerosis.
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...
Good of Green Farm Tour
Prompted by high-school student Alexis Cho, a “Good of Green” farm tour at Spring Creek Farm on Meetinghouse Road in Solebury Friday, July 18, reconnected visitors with farming. Approximately 20 tour participants got a behind-the-scenes look at working on the farm and experienced presentations about delivering healthy, great-tasting...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2. Ober threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters. The 6-foot-9 right-hander gave up four hits and one walk and improved to 4-1 with a 2.23 ERA in his last six starts. His record for the season is 9-5. Phillies starter Ranger Suárez fell to 10-5. He lost his fourth straight decision and failed to finish the sixth inning for the third time in his last four starts.
Camidge and Kahl Reflect on the Impact of Oncology Journalism
Camidge and Kahl reflect on the steps in Kahl’s communications career that paved the way for her to become a leader in the medical journalism field. How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life’s experiences.
Broken Windows Spark Legal Dispute Between Philly Developer and Glass Fabricator
Philadelphia-based PMC Property Group filed a lawsuit against a Wisconsin-based glass company after missed deadlines and multiple windows began “spontaneously” breaking in several of its apartment buildings. PMC, a real estate developer, claims that windows in its Riverwalk and Franklin Tower complexes in Philadelphia are presently breaking, allegedly...
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