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20+ St Charles Borromeo seminarians move into new home on Gwynedd Mercy University’s campus
More than 20 seminarians moved into Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus at Gwynedd Mercy University Wednesday morning, Mainline Media News reported. Negotiations to relocate the seminary date back to 2020. In 2021, an agreement of sale was signed which included roughly 15 acres of space on the campus’s north border as well as two existing buildings.
Upper Moreland man sentenced for pulling a gun on a woman and her daughter during a ‘road rage’ incident in Willow Grove
Mohammed Al Jumaili, 29, of the 3500 block of West Moreland Road in Upper Moreland Township, was sentenced to six to 23 months in prison for brandishing a handgun and terrorizing a woman and her 18-year-old daughter during a “road rage” incident at the intersection of Welsh and Twining Roads in Willow Grove in July 2022, the Times Herald reported.
11th annual Philly 10k shuts down streets, but opens new pathways for thousands of runners
The Philly 10k had its 11th run on Sunday morning. Thousands of runners from near and far taking part in one of the city’s fastest-growing runs were rewarded with some uncommon views of the city.
Former Wyncote Public School building, now an office, on the market for $689K
The former Wyncote Public School buiding, now an 11,611 sf office building at 400 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote, is on the market for $689,900. According to the listing, the three-story property is currently fully leased to 10 small businesses and comes with storage areas and 56 parking spaces. From the...
Philadelphia Celebrates Unsung Municipal Heroes in New Video Series Spearheaded by Mayor’s Intern
The City of Brotherly Love shines a light on its unsung heroes, the municipal workers that keep its gears turning. A new video series launched by the Office of Human Resources and backed by the Mayor’s Internship Program features the diverse roles within Philadelphia's city government. Spearheaded by Ellie Glowacki, a Syracuse University undergrad, and the Mayor’s Intern, the series explores City employees' experiences.
Two Mikes and a Bill: Bennifer divorce again, new Philly art and end of summer
FOX 29's Mike Greenridge, Mike Jerrick and special guest Vince DeFruscio discuss this week's hottest topics, including Jen and Ben getting divorced, Philadelphia's new art of the Schuylkill and when does summer end?
Sun-Drenched Week Ahead for Philadelphia with Temperatures Climbing into the 90s
The National Weather Service forecasts a period of sunny weather in Philadelphia, with temperatures gradually heating up over the week. Residents can expect today to be sunny with a high near 87 degrees and a light southwest wind picking up in the afternoon. The evening will remain mostly clear with a low around 68 degrees.
1 dead, 1 injured after car crashes into Philadelphia Fire Department truck in North Philly, police say
One person is dead and another person is injured after a car crashed into a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck in North Philadelphia on Saturday, police say. The crash happened around 12:10 p.m. at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley avenues, NBC10 reported. The firetruck was traveling westbound along West Lehigh Avenue on the way to an assignment, when a car traveling north on West Sedgley Avenue allegedly cut in front of the truck, causing the two vehicles to crash, authorities say.
Teens get paid to work and learn through Allentown School District internship program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Hundreds of Allentown teens spent their summer earning money and picking up job skills that will help them after graduation. This is the second summer that Allentown School District has offered a paid internship program to high school students, placing them in jobs throughout the district and the city.
New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028
The Class of 2028 students kicked off their first year by getting to know each other—and the Penn campus—at New Student Orientation (NSO) Aug. 21-26. The program is a series of events to help students acclimate to their new life at Penn, with special events for transfer, international, and first-generation and/or limited-income students.
Philadelphia Union III drop UPSL opener at Union SC
Philadelphia Union III, the new name for the Union Development Squad, made their fall season debut in UPSL on Saturday with a road trip to New Jersey to take on Union SC. The hosts scored first on a penalty kick from David Garcia after a foul was whistled in the box but pressure from Victor Carneiro on the left side created a turnover to Jack Illig, who set up Brett Seemuller for the finish in the box to equalize.
Hatboro accident claims 3 lives, including young mom, on County Line Road
Hatboro police continue to investigate an accident that claimed three lives on Friday night at County Line Road and Park Avenue. Three people were killed and two others were injured, police said. One victim was identified as Gabrielle Sims in an online post looking to help her family. She was...
Temple Owls quarterback Forrest Brock game week preview
Forrest Brock, a redshirt junior quarterback for Temple, has a unique sense of humor when it comes to the competitive nature of football. Recently, he revealed to reporters that the initial snaps of Friday's scrimmage were decided by a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Despite this lighthearted approach, Brock is fully aware of the seriousness of his situation. He knows he has a legitimate opportunity to start in Temple's season opener against the Oklahoma Sooners on August 30 in Norman, Oklahoma.
Protestors gather on Harrisburg capitol steps to speak out against 'group of neo-Nazis'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Around 30 individuals gathered on the steps of the Harrisburg capitol building Sunday to peacefully protest a group of what the city referred to as 'neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags' through the area yesterday. Vivian Streste, a woman at the protest, told us she first found...
Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The city of Philadelphia is getting money from the federal government to help make homes...
6 winners (and four losers) from the Eagles preseason finale vs Vikings
The Philadelphia Eagles eked out victories thanks to some dramatic finished versus both the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots. The preseason finale came on Saturday. Could they notch their first perfect preseason finish since 2016?. No... No they could not... That's okay though. The goal all summer has been...
Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws–British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
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