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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...
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.
Bentley Systems Appoints First Non-Family CEO, Nicholas Cumins
EXTON, PA — Nicholas Cumins has taken the helm as CEO of Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY) as of July 1, 2024. He succeeds Greg Bentley, who now serves as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors. Cumins marks a significant milestone as the first CEO outside the Bentley...
Kayaker who died in Schuylkill River accident identified
EXETER TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner has identified the body of the person who died following a kayaking accident Saturday in Exeter Township. 41-year-old Erick Candelario of Reading was pronounced dead in the hospital, after CPR efforts were performed at the scene. The emergency call came in just...
Easton Heritage Day brings spirit of 1776 to life (PHOTOS)
Twelve score and eight — or 248 — years ago, the Declaration of Independence debuted in simultaneous public readings on July 8, 1776, in Easton, Trenton and Philadelphia, four days after its signing by our Founding Fathers. Easton Heritage Day brings that American history to life, with the...
Woman dies in Lancaster County crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — State Police in Lancaster have confirmed that a one-vehicle crash killed one person on Saturday. According to PSP, the crash occurred on Holtwood Road west of Magnolia Road in Drumore Township at 1 p.m. Kristy Larson, 42, of Lancaster, was driving eastbound down Holtwood Road...
Air quality alert for Southeast Pa. Tuesday
On Sunday at 3:45 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality...
Pa. fire companies struggle to survive amid volunteer, funding shortages
The big red firetrucks with their blaring sirens roaring down the streets are a common sight in communities everywhere. What most don’t see are the struggles Pennsylvania’s fire departments face just to get their trucks on the road. Local fire companies used to have plenty of residents ready...
Pa. American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation Gave Nearly $2M Statewide in 2023
Pennsylvania American Water reported over $1.49 million in charitable contributions for 2023, benefiting 390 organizations statewide. Recently, Pennsylvania American Water released its end-of-year charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable contributions, and programming support to 390 organizations across Pennsylvania.
Heather McCarron: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Heather McCarron is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Certificate of Proficiency in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) program at Peirce College. McCarron also received the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Student Leadership Award. “I began my educational journey in February...
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