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Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers
The ever-shifting array of the Montgomery County dining scene will see some new arrivals over the next handful of months, as reported by Michael Klein in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Jewish deli category, for example, Montgomeryville is getting its own edition of The Kibitz Room. A long-established Cherry Hill...
2nd heat wave in Philadelphia area expected to last through Wednesday
Temperatures are expected to soar again Monday during Philadelphia's second heat wave of the year, with temperatures above 90 degrees for the next several days.It will be hot and humid Monday and Tuesday, with the heat index making it feel like it's more than 100 degrees outside.A Heat Advisory is now in effect for most of our area for Monday and Tuesday for heat index values around 100°. Additional heat headlines may be needed Wednesday.https://t.co/BVdKD6JKjt#NJwx #PAwx #DEwx pic.twitter.com/7Wo4Y0r5hs— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 7, 2024 A heat advisory has been posted for portions of northern Delaware, most of New Jersey and...
Big Lots announced more financial troubles
DUNMORE, Pa. — Big Lots has released some troubling numbers. The company says they have lost more than 200 million dollars in the first quarter of the year, and sales are down more than 10%. Big Lots has 1,300 hundred stores in 48 states. There are more than 70...
Danny Dietrich wins Pa. Speedweek finale; Anthony Macri takes series crown
The two point leaders in the Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car series battled head-to-head for the title Sunday night at Selinsgrove Speedway. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
SEPTA is moving forward with plans to reimagine Ambler’s Regional Rail station
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Plans to redevelop SEPTA’s Regional Rail station in Ambler, where the Lansdale/Doylestown line runs, are getting closer to a reality. SEPTA’s board of directors...
Philly Has Some of the Worst Traffic in the World, According to New Report
Philadelphia ranks as the 13th worst urban city in terms of traffic, according to the recent Global Traffic Scorecard by INRIX. While Bangkok has often been regarded with having among the worst traffic in the world, Philadelphia has the Thai city beat, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This is...
‘No-brainer’ on Broad: PPA preparing to install automated speed cameras along Philly’s most dangerous roadway
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The Philadelphia Parking Authority hopes to start installing automated speed cameras on Broad Street in...
Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Two YMCA organizations in PA, NJ merge to become one
☑️ Discussions about a merger began in 2023 with a CEO's retirement. ☑️The River Crossing YMCA will have 142,000 members in four counties. ☑️ Members will be able to participate at other facilities. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA in Northhampton and Lehigh...
Nominations now open for Lansdale's Lifetime Achievement Award
Lansdale community – Get your nominations in now for the next Lansdale Lifetime Achievement Award winner, presented by Discover Lansdale. The borough announced recently that nominations are now open for the award. The recipient need not be a resident of the Borough, but their service has directly impacted Lansdale over an extended period of years.
Feels-like temps to top 100 Monday, heat advisory in effect for Philly region
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Once again we hit the mid-90s across the Philadelphia area Sunday, with many locations feeling like the low 100s. We'll see muggy conditions overnight with partly cloudy skies. There could be some foggy spots early Monday, so keep that in mind for the morning commute.And while temperatures start out in the 70s, the extreme heat will ramp up as the day goes on.Heat advisory prompts NEXT Weather Alert DayA heat advisory goes into effect at 10 a.m. Monday until Tuesday evening, meaning the heat and humidity will combine to make it feel between 100 and 102 degrees.While rain...
4 Phillies pitchers named MLB All-Stars with 1 glaring omission
The MLB All-Star Game is set for July 16 in Arlington and we can expect to see a franchise-record seven Philadelphia Phillies in this year's Midsummer Classic. A couple of wonderful surprises were previously announced, with 3/4 of the National League starting infield made up of Philadelphia Phillies with Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm voted as starters.
Reynaldo Lopez rebounds as Braves dominate Phillies, 6-0
The Philadelphia Phillies have been far and away baseball’s best pitching staff so far this year. Based on what happened in this series, it’s not clear that the Braves received that particular memorandum, as they hit another troika quartet of homers en route to a dominant, 6-0 win, with Reynaldo Lopez stymying the Philadelphia attack.
2nd Golfer, Jordan Spieth, Joins Tiger Woods in Backing Cobbs Creek Project
A rendering of the TGR Learning Lab planned for the Cobbs Creek Golf Course as part of the $100 million restoration project. Tiger Woods has been joined by professional golfer Jordan Spieth in backing a $150 million restoration and expansion of the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal.
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