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Jill Scott honored with mural at alumni Philadelphia High School for Girls
Grammy award winner Jill Scott was one of the many accomplished alumni celebrated with a mural dedication at Girls' High School's 177th anniversary on Thursday.At Broad and Olney, HERrstory is displayed on a brick wall of the Philadelphia High School for Girls."To be a Girls' high girl, it's nothing like it," said principal KaTiedra Argro. "And we have so many women in so many different places all over the country. All over the world."The mural, entitled "Luminaries: The Coronation" celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumni who inspired many through her music and artistry."It's home. It's water plugs...
Fire Guts Historic St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield
A fire has destroyed the 100-year-old St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield as the community rallies to help the students. The community at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield is mourning the loss of the 100-year-old school to a fire Monday night as it looks for an alternate location for the students, writes Katherine Scott and the 6abc digital staff.
Philadelphia-area natives riding out Hurricane Milton in Florida
More than 1,800 flights have been canceled throughout the United States as of Wednesday midday, according to FlightAware.People who had the option to leave but did not are now ready for what Hurricane Milton will bring. Some of those riding out the storm are from the Delaware Valley.Live updates on Hurricane MiltonBrendan McCaffery, originally of Pennsville, N.J., spoke to us from his Bradenton, Florida, home Wednesday afternoon wearing his Phillies jersey.Hurricane Milton's outer bands hit Florida | Latest storm trackHe's watching the game and waiting for Milton after days of preparing his home. He, his fiancé and dog will ride...
New Jersey officials give Sixers owner tour of proposed arena site
New Jersey will not go down without a fight to bring the Philadelphia 76ers to Camden.On Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy, Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen, and other New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team across the river with a new arena.Last month, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced she reached an agreement to keep the Sixers in the city, though it is far from a done deal. City Council will still need to approve the proposal before the groundbreaking of 76 Place at Market East begins.The plan would enable...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
Philly gospel singer drops new track to help get out the vote
A young Philadelphia-born gospel singer is using his platform to help get out the vote.AJ Evans is no stranger to CBS Philadelphia. We caught up with him after he released his first album "Not Too Young" as a high schooler in 2022.Then he became a Stellar Gospel Music Award nominee in the category "Youth Project of the Year."Now he's dropping a new track titled "Get Up, Go Vote."Evans is a sophomore at the historically Black Howard University in Washington.As a first-time voter, AJ is putting his gifts to use through his song."I haven't heard anybody do anything around voting," Evans said.The young singer and songwriter is now focused on civic engagement as we are just weeks away from the 2024 presidential election."I wanted to look back to a time when we couldn't vote and where our voices weren't heard and having the right to vote now and break barriers," Evans said."Get Up, Go Vote" is on all streaming platforms. Vice President Kamala Harris is a proud Howard graduate and next week she is expected to make an apperance at the school's homecoming.
Brandywine Valley SPCA rescues 2 dozen animals from Florida shelters
As shelters in Florida recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a local animal shelter in the Delaware Valley is offering help.Before Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night, the Brandywine Valley SPCA welcomed about two dozen animals from various shelters in Florida.Sara Smith, the senior director of communications for the Brandywine Valley SPCA, told Action News, "The Furry Friends organization, who actually took on damage, sort of coordinated this effort to bring cats and kittens from different organizations in their area onto their bus."That bus arrived at the West Chester campus of the Brandywine Valley SPCA on Wednesday with about...
Philadelphia settles another lawsuit against ex-register of wills
A former clerk who says he was fired for refusing to donate to former Register of Wills Tracey Gordon's campaign has reached a $155,000 settlement with the city.Why it matters: Philadelphia has now paid out $280,000 to settle three of five lawsuits related to allegations that Gordon retaliated against employees for not supporting her re-election efforts.Driving the news: Former clerk Mark Wilson's attorneys reached a last-minute agreement with the city last week, averting the need for a federal jury trial slated for later this month, per court records obtained by Axios.The settlement includes attorneys' fees, and the city has also...
Chaos Erupts After Winslow Vs. Camden Football Game: Police Intervene
Police are vowing more arrests and that parents will be held accountable after numerous fights broke out following a high school football game in South Jersey. On Friday night, the Winslow Township Eagles were hosting the rival Camden Panthers for a West Jersey Football League matchup. The Eagles won 40-6.
SEPTA warns of significant service cuts, fare increases unless additional state funding comes through
State House Transportation Committee Chairman Philadelphia Democrat Ed Neilson says his bill would provide an additional $1.5 billion for mass transit without raising or adding any new taxes.
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