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Pro-Palestine protest in Philly sees fires, vandalism, flag burning | Mass shooting claims one life, injures 6
6ABC reported that a handful of pro-Palestinian protesters burned American flags and “scuffled with Philadelphia police officers outside City Hall” on the evening of Thursday, July 4. According to their coverage, the protest began in Rittenhouse Square and grew to about 400 people, some of whom were arrested.
1 dead, 8 hurt in SW Philly mass shooting, police say
At least one person was killed and eight others – including four children -- were injured in a mass shooting in Southwest Philadelphia on the Fourth of July, according to police. The shooting occurred on South 60th Street and Kingsessing Avenue around 11:45 p.m. Thursday, police said. Five adults...
Fourth of July 2024: Fireworks blanket skies from Philly to Jersey shore in celebration of nation's birthday
PHILADELPHIA - It’s a Philly tradition like no other – Fourth of July on the Parkway and this year was no different. What better place to be on Independence Day than the birthplace of America?. "Oh, it’s everything. If you’re in Philly on the Fourth of July, you...
2024 Philly Live II: Recruiting Notebook (Pt. 5)
CoBL Staff (@hooplove215) The second session of Philly Live 2024 brought over 220 boys teams to the City of Brotherly Love from all over the region — Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware were well-represented, but teams from all over the Eastern seaboard came up to play in front of hundreds of college coaches.
Freedom Fest fun in the Northeast
One River Alliance and State Street Events on Thursday presented Freedom Fest at Pleasant Hill Park, at Linden Avenue and the Delaware River. There were vendors, food trucks, live music, bounce houses, fireworks, a beer/cocktail garden and activities such as sand art, ax throwing and face painting. ••
Heat advisory in effect on Friday, hot and humid weekend ahead in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — If you thought it was hot and humid on the Fourth of July, get ready to bake and sweat even more on Friday.The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all counties along the I-95 corridor both Friday and Saturday, as temps will top out between 90 and 95 degrees, with feels-like temps over 100 degrees. The hottest time of the day will be between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., which is also when the greatest chance for pop-up storms will occur. At this point the region is under the "general thunderstorms" (non-severe) category, but we...
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania accreditation reaffirmed, removed from probation
CHEYNEY, Pa. (CBS) — The Middle States Commission of Higher Education has reaffirmed Cheyney University's accreditation. The decision follows a detailed review and removes the historically Black college from probation.The commission's decision was made on June 27 after the university met key standards, including "ethics and integrity" and "design and delivery of the student learning experience," according to the commission.The university isn't out of the woods just yet. A report must be submitted March 1, 2025, proving it has sustained the implemented corrections and is up-to-date with other state and federal regulations.In November 2023 the 187-year-old college was placed on...
No. 1 WR Dakorien Moore Commits to Oregon Over Texas, OSU & LSU
Oregon secures commitment from top wide receiver Dakorien Moore, choosing the Ducks over Texas, Ohio State, and LSU, boosting Oregon's national ranking and adding elite talent to their 2025 class. Moore is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in the 247Sports Composite. Oregon's 2025 class now includes five top-100...
No shortage of patriotism at Lower Southampton Fourth of July Parade
Festivities were taking place across the Philadelphia region on Thursday to celebrate Independence Day.And all across the area, parades brought out the American pride.Action News reporter Charles Watson was there for Lower Southampton's Fourth of July Parade.
Fairmount Park fills with families cooking out for July 4th
There were plenty of parades and celebrations all across the Delaware Valley on Thursday to celebrate the 4th of July.And what's an Independence Day celebration without some delicious food?Action News reporter Maggie Kent spent all day in Fairmount Park, where battles for a good cookout spot started bright and early.
Thieves target car registration documents in another round of break-ins in Philly
Residents in the neighborhood of Fitler Square in Philadelphia say their cars were broken into again. It's the second time in one week and what was stolen from the cars could be related to organized crime involving identity theft. The thieves targeted cars on both sides of Locust Street near...
Temporary Closure of Race Street Entrance to Schuylkill River Trail Announced by Philadelphia's Department of Streets
Commuters looking to access the Schuylkill River Trail at Race Street will need to make alternate plans, officials announced. Due to a malfunctioning of the electric gates at the railroad crossing, the Department of Streets is temporarily closing the entrance. The closure was enforced on Wednesday, July 3, and it will last until necessary repairs are completed, scheduled to start the week of July 8, as reported by the City of Philadelphia.
New Alliance to Boost Life Science Investments and Innovation
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Endeavor Venture Funds and Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, South-East, and Texas have formed a strategic partnership to enhance investment opportunities in the healthcare and life science sectors. The alliance aims to streamline funding processes for early-stage investments between $1 million and $5 million. This collaboration brings together...
Philadelphia's Citywide Cleaning Program Hits Over 5,000 Blocks in Effort to Ditch 'Filthadelphia' Label
July 4th celebrations this year in Philadelphia were accompanied by news of a cleaner cityscape. City officials gave a progress report this past Tuesday on Philadelphia's comprehensive Citywide Cleaning Program, as reported by phila.gov. The initiative, which started yesterday, has a 13-week timeline devoted to scrubbing up every block across the city, contributing to Mayor Parker's ambition for Philly to shine as the safest and cleanest among the nation's major urban centers.
New art exhibit at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., announced a new art exhibit in the library bookcases of its historic main house, on view throughout the month of July. Home Waters at Glen Foerd features wearable sculptures by jewelry artist Barb Baur. Baur, a professor at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and...
Philadelphia Man Fatally Shot in Rare Act of Violence in Quiet Upper Darby Neighborhood
The brutal disruption of the peace in an Upper Darby neighborhood has left the community reeling after a 22-year-old Philadelphia man was chased and shot to death in what residents describe as an unprecedented act of violence in this typically quiet area. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, a sequence of events unfolded on the streets around Penarth and South Keystone Avenues, where most have spent years building a life amid familiar tranquillity, as reported by FOX29.
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