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Workers, lawmaker to rally at gaming conference to demand smoke-free casinos in Pa.
Casino workers, union advocates, and the chair of the state House health committee plan to rally Thursday during a gaming conference in Pittsburgh to demand the elimination of smoking in casinos and other venues. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny — chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee — and...
Grain hits pause on Delaware Avenue location while it works up new concept
Grain Craft Bar+Kitchen is closing its 40-Acres-Trolley Square location on Aug. 4th, with plans calling for a new dining concept at that location. Grain had operated the Delaware Avenue location for two years.
Trump has given no official info about his medical care for days since an assassination attempt
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Four days after a gunman’s attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, the public is still in the dark over the extent of his injuries, what treatment the Republican presidential nominee received in the hospital, and whether there may be any long-term effects on his health.
NCCo. Fire creates group to improve vetting process for applicants
A new subsection of the New Castle County Fire Service, aimed at improving the hiring process of its workers, has its members. This week, the organization announced its appointments to the Service Membership/Employment Standards Working Group. The need for the work group stems back to January after the reported arrest of Deputy Fire Chief of a New Castle County Fire ... Read More
Newton Lake Park Playgrounds to Get Renovated
On July 11, Camden County commissioners announced a $1.3 million renovation project for Newton Lake and Haddon Creek playgrounds in Collingswood, near Haddon Township and Oaklyn. The commissioners expect the project to break ground in August and be completed in approximately 90 days. County commissioner Jeff Nash noted that the county prioritized community input when selecting these two…
Delaware's DBE pilot at Hodgson offers potential labor boost to construction industry
The First State spends billions of dollars on commodities, services and construction. However, both in Delaware and nationally, the construction industry is facing challenges due to an aging workforce, rising labor demand and a lack of skilled workers. Despite the need for a larger labor pool, the construction trade in...
Are Airbnbs illegal or not? In New Castle County, it's mostly up to your neighbors
In Delaware's most populous county, short-term rentals, like Airbnb and VRBO, are prohibited in residentially zoned districts. A recent decision by New Castle County's Land Use Department found one short-term rental owner in violation due to the rental home being located in a residential district. According to county code, short-term...
Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during storm; outages, damage spread across Pa.
A massive and historic black oak tree in Layton Park, West Caln Township, was no match for Mother Nature on Tuesday night when storms uprooted it, blocking a roadway.A utility pole and street sign were taken down, and just yards away, another large tree -- albeit much smaller -- was also knocked over.The black oak dates back to the 1700s, according to locals.Across Chester County, residents saw power outages and cleanup is expected to take days to weeks.On Clearview Street, neighbors were checking out the damage that lined the block.Lenny and Patricia Smart had a huge tree uprooted in their...
Former CEO Sentenced for Fraud and Corruption
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Abdur Rahim Islam, the former CEO of Universal Community Homes (UCH) and Universal Education Companies (UEC), has been sentenced to 84 months in prison. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Islam’s sentence follows convictions on 18 counts of fraud, corruption, and tax charges.
Philadelphia doctor, former patient on mission to help others in need of organ transplants
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Dr. Stephen Dunn at Nemours Children's Hospital and Diego Garcia share a friendship that started three decades ago, but the doctor and his former patient had a special reunion Thursday to celebrate a major milestone.The doctor and his one-time patient from South America are now friends and are working together to help others who need organ transplants.Thirty years ago, Dunn saved Garcia's life."I first met Diego when he was a child who needed a liver transplant," Dunn said.In 1994, when Garcia was 4. He became one of the smallest patients to get part of a liver that...
Eyehategod at Johnny Brenda’s on August 28th
New Orleans metal band Eyehategod are kicking off their Turn Troubled Tables tour next month, coming to Philadelphia on August 28th for an exciting performance at Johnny Brenda’s. The group’s music earned the title of sludge rock for its distinct low-end, slower sound compared to other metal groups, attracting...
Danny Garcia is ready to embark on a new phase of his boxing life—promoting fights
Danny “Swift” Garcia is not done yet. Far from it, the 36-year-old former two-division world titlist says. But he has been boxing for about 30 years now. He does realize he is far closer to the end than his beginnings. It’s why starting Saturday Swift will be promoting...
Victims in massive apartment fire receiving help in effort to get back on their feet
The city and local organizations are continuing to help the nearly 50 people displaced from the massive apartment fire in Northeast Philadelphia as residents work to get back on their feet.
7-month-old baby injured after shooting; police believe bullets meant for parents
HOLMESBURG - Disturbing details emerge as a 7-month-old baby is shot in Holmesburg. "That seven-month-old boy is shot in the leg. The thigh," said Chief Inspector Scott Small. Philadelphia police continue investigating the moments before a shooting that left an infant in the hospital. The baby boy is in stable condition.
Meet Christina Manero: Glenside native and funeral director at Life Celebration by Freed-Givnish
Christina Manero of Glenside is in her 11th year with Life Celebration by Givnish. A former student at St Luke’s and a graduate of Bishop McDevitt, she initially attended La Salle University’s nursing program before finding her niche in the funeral world. She graduated from Mercer County Community College’s mortuary school in 2015 and has been a funeral director with Givnish ever since.
An award-winning federal response to a sudden transportation disaster
Interstate 95 is a lifeline along the eastern end of the United States. When a bad truck accident knocked out a bridge near Philadelphia in 2023, a team from the Transportation Department orchestrated an effort that got it replaced in a week and a half. For their work, Tony Mento, Hari Kalla and Camille Otto of the Federal Highway Administration are finalists in this year’s Service to America Medals program. Ms. Otto is deputy administrator of the Pennsylvania division and she joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about their achievement.
Temple student reporters prep for trip to Paris to cover 2024 Olympic Games
Four student reporters from Temple University will be making the trip to Paris in a few weeks to cover the 2024 Olympic Games. The students will cover how the Games impact businesses in Paris.
Pa. had a record year at the casinos. See how Wind Creek Bethlehem did.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Thursday it had a record tax revenue of $2.54 billion during its 2023-24 fiscal year. Wind Creek Bethlehem did its part. The casino in the city’s South Side was one of the top performers among the state’s 17 casinos in both table games and slot machines. Wind Creek reported that it made more than $252.2 million in table games, a year-over-year ...
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