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Pennsylvania Proud Boys member sentenced to prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man and member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys organization, was sentenced to prison Tuesday for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby has been sentenced to 100 days in prison, 36 months...
Philly radio host banned from Citizens Bank Park after ‘unwanted advance’ toward employee
A Philadelphia sports talk legend has been banned from Citizens Bank Ballpark following an incident in May with a female Aramark Employee. Howard Eskin, a longtime broadcaster in Philadelphia and the father of former WFAN program director Spike Eskin, made unwanted advances toward the female employee at the Phillies home stadium which prompted an investigation and the decision to ban him from the ballpark, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Toddler mauled by dog while walking in West Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - Scary moments in West Philadelphia when a dog attack sent a 3-year-old boy to the hospital Tuesday evening. Witnesses and the boy's mom told police he was walking near his home on 57th Street when a Rottweiler on a porch came after him. The unprovoked attack left the...
Teen shot along Kensington street overnight
A teenager was shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood overnight. The 17-year-old showed up to the hospital early on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, with a gunshot wound to his chest suffered in the shooting along along the 1800 block of East Lippincott Street, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. Investigators...
Ardmore Rotary Club celebrating its 100th year
LOWER MERION — The Rotary Club of Ardmore began its Centennial Year on July 1. This marks 100 years of service to the Lower Main Line Community, regional entities and international projects. “We are proud of our record, and we invite others in the community who are interested in...
Philadelphia sports broadcasting veteran banned from Phillies games for ‘unwanted advance’ on employee
Longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster Howard Eskin has been banned from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season after being accused of making an unwanted advance on an employee in the venue, according to multiple reports. Audacy, which owns the radio station that Eskin, 73, broadcasts on — 94...
Urgent Care Center for Pets Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia
King of Prussia is now home to PetMedic, a new urgent care center for pets which is aiming to fill the veterinary void in the area, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PetMedic recently opened its first site in Pennsylvania next to the King of Prussia Mall. The...
Some Undersized Lots in Princeton Offer Great -- But Possibly Painful -- Learning Opportunities
Princeton, NJ – Two recent Planning and Zoning Board decisions involving small lots cast some light on the bigger picture of land use in Princeton. One involved the subdivision of a lot on Jefferson Road to create two slightly undersized (according to zoning requirements) lots. The other was an application to create an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in a house on an undersized (again, according to zoning) on Leigh Avenue. First the application before the Planning Board to subdivide a lot at 479 Jefferson Road, at the corner of Cuyler Road. The Planning Board unanimously approved the...
Philly homeless advocates fear Supreme Court's ruling encourages 'criminalizing poverty'
The way U.S. cities treat their homeless residents could be powerfully shaped by last week's Supreme Court ruling upholding the right of local governments to enforce bans on sleeping in public places. In the case out of Grants Pass, Oregon, the court's conservative majority found that fining people living in...
Savor Summer: Inside Farmer’s Daughter’s Fresh Seasonal Dishes
Normandy Farm’s restaurant, the farmer's daughter in Blue Bell has launched a new summer menu curated by Executive Chef Mtele Abubakar. Normandy Farm’s restaurant, the farmer’s daughter, located in the heart of Blue Bell, has launched an exciting new summer menu curated by Executive Chef Mtele Abubakar.
Trea Turner hit two home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4
Trea Turner hit two impressive home runs, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the struggling Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, despite a tense ninth inning. Playing without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber due to injuries, the Phillies relied on Turner’s power and a strong outing from Michael Mercado (1-0) in his first MLB start.
Wawa Welcome America: What to know before Philly’s free July 4th concert and fireworks
Philly’s favorite Independence Day tradition is back! The Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks returns to the Ben Franklin Parkway on Thursday, marking the grand finale of the 16-day Wawa Welcome America Festival. As the city prepares for the big party, here’s your guide for everything you need to know to make sure […]
The Parker Administration is on-track to clean the entire city by the end of summer
Philadelphia, PA – The Parker Administration and city workers are on track to clean every city block this summer. In an update Tuesday, the Office of Clean and Green has cleaned 5,000 blocks and 1,500 lots out of the 18,000 blocks that will be cleaned by the end of Parker’s 13-week initiative. This city-wide cleaning […]
Fisherman’s Mark holds inaugural ESL graduation
Fisherman’s Mark recently celebrated the graduation of its inaugural English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The ceremony at Town Hall in Lambertville marked the culmination of two rigorous sessions designed to empower adult learners with essential language skills. Fisherman’s Mark, a nonprofit known for its food pantry, early...
Battleship New Jersey to resume tours after returning to Camden waterfront
Tours will resume Wednesday on the Navy's most-decorated battleship.USS New Jersey is back on the Camden waterfront following a 3-month-long renovation.Self-guided tours on the battleship New Jersey run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and guided tours begin at noon.General admission is $10 per person and gets you a great view of the fireworks for the holiday week.
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