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Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday’s polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated […]
15 concerts to see this week including Usher, Tedeschi Trucks Band, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and more
Race into summer’s sunset with a generous helping of shows from your favorite bar to your favorite sports arena. Here are 15 concerts to see in the next seven days, all around Philly. For tickets and more information, head to the WXPN Concert Calendar. Sunday 8/25: CLOAKZ at Johnny...
Recapping Day 19 Of Training Camp
CHESTNUT HILL - 19 down, one to go. BC had its penultimate training camp practice out behind Fish on Saturday afternoon as move in day No. 2 on campus created buzz (and wayyy too much traffic) as a few kids played catch on the lawn out in front of Alumni/Conte.
Norristown Area School District adds staff with infusion of state money
WEST NORRITON — The Norristown Area School District will open its 12 schools to nearly 8,000 students on Monday and education officials couldn’t be more excited. The school district held its opening ceremony earlier this week as teachers returned and began preparing their classrooms to welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year that begins on Monday, August 26.
Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In addition to the thousands of delegates representing their respective states, there are hundreds of delegates who represent organizations, such as the National Education Association (NEA). Around 200 teachers — NEA members — are serving as “education” delegates, making the NEA presence larger than any state delegation except for California, Florida and Texas.
Hundreds cruise Philadelphia streets in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride
Hundreds of people in various states of undress cruised the streets of Philadelphia to cheers from onlookers Saturday evening in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride.The annual ride, which started in 2009, is billed as promoting cycling as a key form of transportation and fuel-conscious consumption. It is also meant to encourage body positivity. Organizers stress, however, that participants aren't required to ride completely in the buff, telling them to get "as bare as you dare."Organizers said the ride wasn't limited only to bicycles but welcomed "all forms of human-powered transportation" such as rollerblades or skates, skateboards and scooters....
New Look Pats Open 2024 With A Stunner
NORRISTOWN – If you were to ask any player, coach, or fan what the biggest on-field issues with Carroll Football were last season, they’d probably all give you the same few answers; ‘offensive line,’ ‘stagnant offense,’ ‘flimsy defense,’ etc. So when the...
Proud graduates of a mobile preschool
Xiente, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering economic mobility, hosted a graduation for the first cohort of Busesito, a free mobile preschool for children 3-5. The bilingual ceremony took place at The Cenacle at the Padre Pio Center in St. Joachim Church, 1527 Church St. The innovative six-month program was...
Northwood Civic continues to fight health center at Friends
Northwood Civic Association members heard an update on the proposed district health center at Friends Hospital at their Aug. 20 meeting. The city plans to build health centers at Friends and Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street – just 1.4 miles apart – because of the long wait for appointments at the center at 2230 Cottman Ave.
Young man gunned down outside Kensington corner store years ago; family seeks justice
A young man was gunned down outside of a corner store in Philadelphia roughly two years ago.Now, his family is continuing their search to find out who is accountable for his death.Stacy Moon said her son, 20-year-old Corey Hayes-Williams, struggled in life. She asked Action News not to show her face."He had the mentality of a 10-year-old. He could take care of himself if that makes sense, but with guidance, I guess. He was very gullible. He was very childish," Moon recalled.She believes that made him vulnerable on the evening of November 28, 2022.Earlier that month, she said Corey...
Bachmayer discusses policing in the Northeast
Inspector Frank Bachmayer, commander of the Northeast Police Division, held a town hall as part of the recent Take Back Your Neighborhood meeting. Bachmayer was joined by Capt. Scott DiDonato, commander of the 2nd Police District; Mark Mroz, community relations officer in the 2nd district; and Rockledge Police Chief John Gallagher.
Casey blames ‘scheming corporations’ for rising prices
(The Center Square) – The inflationary pressure squeezing taxpayers’ wallets comes from “scheming corporations,” according to Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. During a five-minute speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the three-term senator told the crowd that rising prices on food and other necessities boils down to corporate […]
Sisters of St. Basil the Great host youth camp
The Sisters of St. Basil the Great recently held a youth summer camp on the theme “My Journey with Jesus and Friends.”. The camp was attended by 40 children from different parishes and refugee children from Ukraine. At the camp, the children attended the Divine Liturgy, had daily catechism classes, sang and danced, participated in various games, quests and quizzes, baked cookies and made handicrafts. They wrote letters and painted pictures for the soldiers in Ukraine that the Sisters from Ukraine were taking back with them.
Pennsylvania lawmaker stirs up social media firestorm over comments of Tim Walz’s son
(WHTM) — Most thought it was a touching moment at the DNC when Tim Walz’s son Gus professed his love for his dad, but not one Pennsylvania lawmaker. However, the sweetness turned sour on social media where some criticized the boy, and when Lebanon State Rep. Russ Diamond suggested that the boy’s dad should have […]
#15 Western Wayne vs. Susquehanna
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. — #15 Western Wayne at Susquehanna... 1st quarter Wilcats up 7-0, Sabers with the ball William Marcy throws it up towards the endzone and Joel Decker is there for the catch and the score... Susquehanna ties it up at 7. Still in the first, Western Wayne's run...
100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Simir Fuller is a rising 10th grader, who attends programs with the 100 Black Men of Philadelphia, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship to young Black boys. Today,...
Woman dead, 1 injured after crash involving Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck
A woman is dead following a crash involving a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck in North Philadelphia on Saturday.It happened at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley avenues just after noon.Investigators say a vehicle cut the ladder truck off, which resulted in the crash.That vehicle then also reportedly struck an unoccupied, parked car.A 23-year-old passenger inside the car died at the hospital after the crash.The driver of the car was taken to the hospital in critical condition.There is no word yet on the victim's identity or whether charges will be filed in this case.
Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s...
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