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Fort Washington landlord to pay $570K to settle allegations of excessive rent collection from Section 8 tenants
The United States Department of Justice announced that landlord Allan R. Posner, a Fort Washington resident and owner of the Dresher-based ILJOR Properties, LLC, has agreed to pay $570,000 to resolve allegations that the property management company violated the False Claims Act during its participation in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), commonly known as “Section 8.”
Community demands oversight from Great Valley schools after students lewdly impersonated teachers on TikTok
Teachers and parents packed a school board meeting in Malvern on Monday demanding more oversight and education in social media use after it came to light that middle school students impersonated nearly two dozen of their teachers on TikTok.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Philadelphia on Saturday. Video above: Gov. Josh Shapiro talks about the 2024 race in an exclusive one-on-one interview with WGAL. Harris will give a keynote speech at the Asian and Pacific Island American Vote Presidential Town Hall. The vice president's...
Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
A piece of old cloth bought at Goodwill turned out to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.
While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Montgomery County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Montgomery County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County’s population increased from 856,541 to 868,742 from April 1, 2020, to July 1,...
Shara in the City: Exploring the Cave of Kelpius and America's first doomsday cult
This week on “Shara in the City,” we’re visiting the Hermit’s Cave in the Wissahickon Valley — which has a long and mysterious history connected with the occult, paranormal activity and biblical doomsday prophesy, going all the way back to the 1600s.
Bucks County Boasts Top Wealthy Neighborhoods in the Nation
The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns. The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Delaware County Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
This Levittown Dive Bar is Ranked by Yelp as the Best in Bucks County
Yelp users have crowned Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown as the best dive bar in Bucks County due to its ambiance and friendly staff. Yelp users have crowned Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown as the best dive bar in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. This beloved...
Thousands of Philadelphia workers return to office Monday after Mayor Parker mandate
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia may be even more bustling this week as thousands of city employees head back to their desks after years of working at home. Approximately 4,500 remaining remote workers must return to the office on Monday after a judge denied an injunction over an order from Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Shelly the Tortoise in Springfield Settles Into New Home Following School Eviction
Shelly the Tortoise was removed from the Ecology Center at Scenic Hills Elementary School Thursday but now has a new home. Thursday was moving day for Shelly the Tortoise, who has lived more than 20 years at the Ecology Center at Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield, reports, Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia.
Board of Commissioners July 15, 2024 Business Meeting Livestream
Live Stream the Board of Commissioners meeting here!. Please note that there is a 3-5 second delay in the streaming. If there is something on the agenda that you would like to make public comment on, please make sure you call in to listen prior to the agenda item. Dial 1 929 205 6099, the meeting ID is 507 744 4825 and the password is 6997777. If you are on the call and would like to make public comment(s), press *9 to raise your hand.
New Target in Doylestown, PA Opening July 21
Keep calm, the new Target in Doylestown is opening this week, Phillyburbs is reporting. I know you've been waiting patiently, or not so patiently, for the opening day and now, we have an opening date. Locals have watched the progress in the Doylestown Shopping Center for over a year in...
Pennsylvania agrees to exempt hair braiders from regulatory oversight
For decades, braiders have argued that their hair artistry shouldn’t be subjected to Pennsylvania’s regulatory oversight. Now, it seems that Harrisburg is finally agreeing. On June 27, the State Senate passed Anthony Hardy Williams’ bill which would free braiders from being required to undergo 300 hours of formal...
Philadelphia’s I-76 to Undergo Major $36.8M Renovations, PennDOT Announces Detours
Get ready for some nighttime disruptions on the Schuylkill Expressway, Philadelphia drivers. PennDOT has laid out plans for a $36.8 million project aiming to give nearly five miles of Interstate 76 a facelift, as reported on July 14th, 2024. This hefty project doesn't just stop at the surface - it extends to repairing on-and-off ramps and over 20 bridges that are showing their age. Keep an eye out for those detour signs because they're going up starting today.
Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Health Department has declared a Heat Health Emergency in response to aggressive temperatures across the city. The emergency will stay in effect until Wednesday night unless the weather persists.This week, temperatures will be between 95 and 99 degrees with feel-like temperatures between 106 to 110 degrees.To combat the heat, the city is rolling out its Heat Health Emergency measures to ensure everyone stays cool and safe this week. That means 150 cooling centers are open daily for anyone in need.In addition, extended hours are in place for many public pools, spray grounds and senior facilities. Water...
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Will Flood Borough Streets with Cars This Weekend
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown at Dusk car show returns to the borough this weekend, bringing one of the biggest—and most unique—car shows in the area to the town’s streets. The free show is expected to bring about 500 vehicles to the streets of Doylestown. It will run from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cars will be lined up on East State Street and West Court Street, starting on Main Street and going until the two roads meet in front of Paganini’s Ristorante. From there, the show will continue down West State...
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