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Air pollution at Philadelphia’s 15th Street subway station ‘considerably higher’ than EPA standard
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A report from scientists at Villanova University found that the air at Philadelphia’s 15th Street subway station exposes people to a significant amount of microscopic air pollutants, well above the established standard recently set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
This Delaware doughnut shop inspires lines at the door and sells out within 2 hours
The first customer arrived before 7 a.m. Bleary eyed, nearly sleepwalking, she pushed at the door. No dice. Sleeping Bird Doughnuts wouldn't be open for another hour. But...
Juvenile killed in fatal accident at Route 13, Beaver Dam Road. What we know
A juvenile was struck and killed crossing Route 13 Saturday night, according to Bristol Township police. Police released little information about the fatal accident, which happened around 8:44 p.m. at Beaver Dam Road and Bristol Pike. More: Bucks County crime newsTrenton man surrenders in Morrisville shooting outside strip club. Here's...
Early goals, Blake and woodwork lead Union back to win column
Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo both scored inside 15 minutes and Andre Blake and the woodwork did the rest in leading the Philadelphia Union to their fourth win on the road of the season in a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Uhre found the...
Video Shows Rescue In Cliff-Diving Gone Wrong In West Milford
The NJSP's aviation unit and TEAMS unit, a special operations unit, responded to an area of West Milford Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 28, for a diver who was seriously injured in rugged terrain. Pilots, hoist operators, and rescuers "undertook a complex and high-risk extraction," NJSP says. Video shows troopers locating the...
Father shot dead while waiting for bus to work in Hunting Park; daughter pleas for help
A daughter still grieving the loss of her father six years later is hoping you can help solve his case.LaToya Scott lost her father, Barry Parks, to gun violence."I just feel like my dad's story is just like something that has been swept under the rug like he's just become another cold case, and it isn't fair because my dad was a great person," said Scott.On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the 55-year-old was heading to work around 2:30 a.m. He was about to catch a bus at 6th Street and Erie Avenue in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section to go to...
Back to school: Community day provides kids with school supplies, valuable lessons in non-violence
LOGAN - An iconic Philadelphia artist is on a mission to keep kids safe as they head back to school. The local rapper is teamed up with community partners for a violence intervention and school supplies giveaway Saturday. "It’s hard," Hanif Muhammad, CEO of The Tough Luv Foundation, stated. "I...
Stolen car driver sparks series of crashes involving 2 Philadelphia police vehicles
Shay Jewels watched an unmarked Philadelphia police vehicle burst into flames just feet away from her house."It was crazy because I was really going to park there," she recalled.It happened on 9th Street and West Erie Avenue in Hunting Park after 11 p.m. on Friday."We heard a big crash and a boom, and we ran out the house," said Jewels.Police said officers followed a stolen Nissan Altima to that location, where it caused a Chevy Equinox to crash into the police car, and then the police car hit a pole and caught on fire.Police said one officer was taken to...
Cocci fuels offensive attack as EHT cruises to win in Battle at the Beach finale
After winning just one game last season, Egg Harbor Township kicked off its 2024 season in style. Following the lead of sophomore quarterback Xavier Cocci, the Eagles rolled to a dominating 40-7 win over West Windsor-Plainsboro in the final game of the fourth annual Battle at the Beach on Saturday.
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR STARS: Andrew Wehner, Hammonton football
Star running back Kenny Smith grabbed a lot of headlines last fall for the Hammonton High football team, rightfully so, and rushed. for a lot of yards, but there were plenty of other hard-nosed players who helped make Hammonton a playoff team and come within eight points of taking down Mainland, an undefeated state champion.
Photos of the Match | #NYRBvPHI
Philadelphia Union wrapped up August with a momentous road victory at rivals New York Red Bulls to extend their unbeaten streak to 14 against their biggest rival. Check out some of our favorite photos from the contest that took place in New Jersey on Saturday, August 31st.
Late Aquinas rally falls short against Mount St. Joe’s (MD) in Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic
St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Joe’s (MD) await the coin toss before the Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic game in Wilmington, DE on August 31, 2024. (Photo: Marcus Borden) As St. Thomas Aquinas continues to win a lot of football games – including a league best 25 straight at the moment over Big Central opponents – not only have the Trojans moved up in divisions and faced tougher conference foes, they’re also challenging themselves with top-flight out-of-state competition.
Battle at the Beach staple Cedar Creek football downs rival Camden Eastside
There are only four teams in the four-year history of the Battle at the Beach that have played every year - Millville, Holy Spirit, Ocean City and Cedar Creek. On Saturday, Cedar Creek out-lasted rival Camden Eastside, 20-6, in the penultimate game of the three-day, 14-game event. Coincidence or not, the Pirates have played on the third day each time.
Car slams into building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center
An 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she drove her car into a building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. at a two-story brick building that sits apart from the main shopping center structure and houses a Dunkin' Donuts, Dimple's Nail Boutique, Delaware Hospice and other tenants. The impact damaged a stairwell that separates the Dunkin' and the nail salon. Both...
Victim identified in fatal bicycle versus vehicle crash
The identity of the victim who died in a car versus bicycle accident Thursday night has now been released. Pennsylvania State Police in Corry has identified the bicyclist as Daylon Vaughn Hoffman, of Corry. The crash happened between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 on State Route 77 near Summit Road in Concord Township.
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