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Team Texas beats Team Pennsylvania in 2024 Little League World Series: 4 things to know
Team Texas might have had the most impressive 2024 Little League World Series win of any U.S. squad on Thursday, thanks to a hoard of home runs and a string of strikeouts. "Watch out for Texas," an ESPN announcer proclaimed after Texas' dominant 9-0 win vs. Team Pennsylvania. According to the ESPN...
Warning issued about state rules and broadband costs
(The Center Square) — As plans for an infusion of federal money to expand broadband in Pennsylvania continue, a telecom trade group warns of state rules that could handicap that very expansion. As the Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania sees it, the state’s insistence on classifying workers as linemen, which drives up the price of the required wage, will hold the state back when federal funding rolls out over the next few years. ...
Montco to hire 15 new public defenders to address ongoing shortage, applications now open
Montgomery County officials approved the hiring of 15 new public defenders during a salary board meeting in Norristown on Thursday, August 15, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The public defenders are expected to be hired in the coming months and represent “the largest infusion of lawyers into that office in recent...
Marybeth Cannon Rejoins SageLife as a Sales Specialist
Marybeth Cannon has rejoined the team at SageLife Senior Living as a Sales Specialist, serving the entire portfolio of SageLife communities. In her new role, Cannon will support each community, helping ensure SageLife’s Sales and Operations teams work seamlessly together to effectively deliver the brand’s value proposition to residents.
PennDOT memorializes Bethlehem worker killed on the job
HANOVER TWP., Northampton County, Pa. — With morning traffic filtering by on Route 512, the extended family of a late Bethlehem PennDOT worker gathered Friday morning. They were there to honor his memory as the state dedicated a bridge to one of its employees killed on the job. About...
Giant Now Offering 2024-25 Flu Season Shots
Giant supermarket pharmacies are now offering flu shots for the 2024-2025 cold and flu season. Giant supermarket pharmacies are now offering flu shots for the 2024-2025 cold and flu season. “Flu vaccinations are reformulated each year as the flu virus changes, which is why it’s so important for all ages...
Man wanted after series of overnight business break-ins in Norristown
Police are asking the public to help them identify a man they said burglarized numerous businesses in Norristown, Pennsylvania. According to the Norristown Police Department, the man committed multiple overnight burglaries of local businesses on Forrest Ave. and Swede Street. Police said the man is bald with a mustache and...
Shooting at Chester County courthouse will be subject of trial Monday
WESTS CHESTER — The shooting that left a college student from New Jersey clinging to life after an early morning confrontation between two groups of men who did not know one another in front of the Historic Chester County Courthouse will be played out in a Common Pleas courtroom beginning Monday.
Shelter Me: Meet Fable, a sweet pup just looking for love
This week, 6abc's Shelter Me spotlighted ACCT Philly in North Philadelphia. ACCT Philly handles nearly 18,000 animals and is one of the region's largest animal care and control service providers.ACCT Philly's Communications Coordinator Mikayla Allen introduced us to Fable, a sweet pup just looking for love and attention.Fable is a pit bull terrier mix and is believed to be about 4 years old. He was brought to ACCT Philly as a stray.His chill and charming nature makes everyone he meets instantly fall in love with him.He is also not camera shy and even showed us some adorable poses when visiting the station. He modeled for us like a pro.Fable loves exploring and sniffing around. He loves rolling in the grass and is overall a genuinely happy and goofy pup.If you are interested in adopting Fable or any of his shelter friends, please visit ACCTPhilly.org/
Coming up short: the bet against a record warm summer
The talk of the town for most of this summer has been blistering heat, with long stretches above 90 degrees. Certainly that has been the case up through June and July, where the average highs were 86.7 and 89.9 degrees respectively. For some time we were even looking at the prospect of the warmest summer on record. No longer. The month of August has so far been of relatively average complexion, with highs hovering in the 80s and even 70s at times. Late August so far isn’t looking so hot either with below average temperatures forecasted. This does beg the question: Can we avoid the 90s altogether in August? There is a good chance that we can.
PHA and Sharswood grocery store gift more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Philly students
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Under sunny skies on Ridge Avenue, parents and their children waited in a line on Thursday that stretched a few city blocks to obtain free backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils and water bottles.
Garrett Stubbs' replacement is staring the Phillies right in the face
Philadelphia Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs is an easy guy to like, but he isn’t necessarily the best player on the baseball field. He’s known as the vibes guy because of his energetic and light-hearted attitude. However, baseball is more than just vibes. Stubbs hasn’t played in many...
Berks County Man In Puerto Rico Describes Ernesto's Damage
SPRING TWP., Pa. - It was supposed to be a fun, relaxing vacation for Ramon Borrero of Spring Township and his family. On August 11th they boarded a plane and headed to Puerto Rico. "We just came down here to vacation, see family, and then we kind of heard there was a storm brewing like a week prior," said Borrero.
Gov. Josh Shapiro awarded $1.5 million to grow Pennsylvania’s special ed workforce, but Philly’s public schools didn’t apply
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.A new $1.5 million state grant offered school districts and universities across Pennsylvania a chance for funding to grow their special education workforce. But, despite a dire special education teaching shortage, the Philadelphia school district chose not to apply.The Developing Future Special Educators Grant, awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, provides school districts and universities with up to $20,000 over a two-year period to establish “experiential learning” programs for high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in special education.Overall, 77 districts,...
Kenny Pickett already looks like a joke in the Eagles locker room as well
It took some time, but Philadelphia Eagles fans finally understand why Pittsburgh Steelers fans let the door hit Kenny Pickett on his way out. Despite his lofty draft pedigree and impressive collegiate résumé, Pickett looks unfit to be an NFL starting quarterback. As a matter of fact, he may not even be ready to be a No. 2 option.
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