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Photo Gallery: Episcopal Academy vs Conestoga
Episcopal Academy girls hosted Conestoga for a preseason friendly on Friday at Episcopal Academy. Conestoga had a goal in each half to win 2-0…. This content is for Monthly Membership, Annual Membership, and Two-Day Pass members only. Join Now Please upgrade your subscription if you’d like to view it....
1 dead, 3 hospitalized in quadruple shooting in Chester
Police are investigating a shooting out of Delaware County.Officials say at least 30 shots were fired in a deadly shooting in Chester.It happened at the intersection of Butler and Concord streets around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.Police say four people were shot.One victim died at the scene.Three others are hospitalized.One of the men is listed in critical condition, while the other two are listed in stable condition.Investigators have not revealed a motive for the shooting.
Send Us Your Back-to-school Photos!
Today is the first day of school for many school districts around the area, and if you have a kid heading back to school or going to school for the first time, we want to see your photos! All photos will be used in consideration for PHL17 Morning News, PHL17.com, and PHL17’s social media sites.
Bomb threat cancels French Montana show at 'The Fillmore' in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - A concert was over before it even started after a bomb threat activated an investigation at a Philadelphia venue Sunday night. Officers responded to "The Fillmore," forcing an evacuation of the entire building around 6:30 p.m. French Montana was set to perform just an hour later. MORE HEADLINES:
Penn State Abington Mourns Longtime Business Professor Steve McMillan
Steve McMillan, second from left, associate professor of business at Penn State Abington, traveled to Malta with students in 2019 to teach a course that focused on ethics in international business contexts. The Penn State Abington campus community is mourning the loss of G. Steven McMillan, Associate Professor of Business,...
This Week Now: Music Bingo, Zydeco-A-Go-Go, fishing derby highlight the week
Zydeco-A-Go-Go grooves White’s Road Park’s amphitheater Tuesday night at 7, rescheduled from a previous rainout. Lansdale Parks and Recreation will be collecting donations of new, unused items for Trinity Lutheran Church’s Code Blue Shelter during the concert. Food trucks from Philly Waffle Cabin and Big Red Bites will be there, and, of course, Well Crafted Beer. North Penn Bike Valet will be there to watch your bikes during the concert.
2-alarm fire reported at Grand View Hospital
W. ROCKHILL TWP., Pa. -- Firefighters rushed to a hospital in Bucks County on Sunday night. Fire was reported at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill Township. Crews struck two alarms, and multiple fire departments responded to the scene. Firefighters seemed to be focused on the newer portion of the...
Formerly Incarcerated Artists Display Powerful Work in New Exhibition
On September 12, TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image (TILT) (1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122) unveils Wherever There Is Light, an extraordinary exhibition featuring the photography of four formerly incarcerated artists as they share their experiences within the United States penal system. Through emotional and powerful images, the exhibition explores the profound impact of mass incarceration on individuals, families, and communities. The show is curated by Dr. Melanee C. Harvey and is led by Washington, D.C.-based photographer Larry W. Cook whose work will also be featured in the exhibit. Cook created a smaller version of the project in 2020 at the Los Angeles art gallery, The Canary Test in California. Wherever There Is Light is on display in TILT’s Gallery from September 12 to December 31.
Historic Reading Pagoda hosts exclusive tour as restoration efforts progress
The iconic Reading Pagoda, a landmark perched 620 feet above the city, opened its doors for a special guided tour on Sunday, August 25. This event, though closed to the general public, was accessible via a livestream on social media, allowing the community to virtually experience the first look inside the building since its closure in 2020.
OG Philly b-boys don't hold back on the integrity, authenticity and individuality of breaking — past, present and future
Breaking made its debut as an official discipline at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but did it stick the landing? This week’s edition of “Shara in the City” takes us to Rav and Tony Azzaro, two OG Philly b-boys, who offer their thoughts.
Mr. Sun, Taiwanese boba tea shop, coming soon to Willow Grove
Mr. Sun, a Taiwanese boba tea shop, is expecting to open at 101 E Moreland Road in the Moreland Plaza of Willow Grove by late September or early October. Carl Chung, the shop’s franchisee, told us that this will be the first location on the East Coast. The chain lays claim to over 300 locations in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, in addition to six locations in California and four in Canada.
Block party Wednesday at Universal Creighton
Universal Charter Schools is hosting its third annual back-to-school block party on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Universal Creighton, 5401 Tabor Road. There will be school supplies, food, games, activities, school information and appearances by community partners. The event is being underwritten by Greater Philadelphia...
10 kids from Philadelphia recently went missing — see their pictures
Authorities in Philadelphia are asking for your help as they search for 10 missing children. These kids, some as young as 11 years old, have all gone missing since the middle of July. If you have seen any of the juveniles shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Call...
Museum of the American Revolution to offer free admission to kids during Labor Day weekend
For those looking to beat the heat with a family-friendly indoor activity this Labor Day weekend, the Museum of the American Revolution is offering free admission for kids. Children 12 years old and younger can get into the history museum in Old City free of charge from Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2. There will also be pop-up talks, theatrical performances and crafts throughout the holiday weekend.
Why Are Teal Ribbons Hanging on Light Posts in Doylestown?
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Large teal ribbons are once again hanging on light posts around Doylestown to commemorate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, which begins in September, and to raise awareness about the cancer that masquerades as common conditions. Groups of volunteers hung the ribbons on Saturday morning as part of the Turn the Towns Teal campaign. The goal of the national event, explained Joan Doyle, a former member of Doylestown’s borough council, is to highlight the importance of women knowing the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Doyle has presided...
A focus on anti-violence education through soccer at North Philly rec center
The Lighthouse in North Philadelphia is focusing on recreation over violence for kids ages 7-12 this fall with a soccer program that’s as much about character building as it is the sport.
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR STARS: Mainland’s Mitnick showed what he was made of in his final season
Ethan Mitnick was a talented baseball player in his youth, up through the 13-year-old Atlantic Shore Babe Ruth all-stars, and he fully expected his trajectory to continue upward when his high school career started. Things were going according to plan — at first. He got a little taste of varsity...
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The trace fossils are approximately 210 million years old and scattered along the winding trail. The...
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