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Chester’s mayor says the county’s only city is being ‘reborn’
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots, last week, presented his first State of the City address before an audience that included residents, City Council members, city employees, County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer, District Attor- ney Jack Stollsteimer and state-appointed Receiver Michael Doweary. Held at Latham Hall on the campus of Widener University,...
Youth activists use b’ball to urge anti-violence
What started out as an ordinary basketball tournament on Saturday afternoon at the Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Ave. in Darby Borough, didn’t end that way. All the games were exciting and very entertaining in the fourth annual Ballin’ Against Gun Violence youth basketball tournament. All the teams...
Upper Darby Proud Boys member sentenced to 100 days in prison for role in Jan. 6 insurrection
A member of the Proud Boys organization from Upper Darby, Delaware County has been sentenced to 100 days in prison for his role in the January 6th insurrection.Brian Healion, 33, has also been ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.He pleaded guilty to civil disorder earlier this year.Healion was seen flashing hate symbols outside the capitol and posing for pictures inside a senator's office during the riot.
AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
AARP Pennsylvania spotlights its July Volunteer of the Month, Cassandra Robinson, who enjoys sharing AARP’s resources with others. Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a...
Swimming and Diving Earns CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Team Honors
RICHMOND, Va. – Villanova Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving have earned a spot on the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team for the Spring 2024 semester. This latest achievement marks the 18th consecutive semester that both teams have made their way on the ledger.
Urgent Care Center for Pets Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia
King of Prussia is now home to PetMedic, a new urgent care center for pets which is aiming to fill the veterinary void in the area, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PetMedic recently opened its first site in Pennsylvania next to the King of Prussia Mall. The...
Pieri Farm and Wissahickon Brewing release new draft beer at Bar Lucca, Bar Sera, and The StoneRose
Pieri Farm and Wissahickon Brewing will release a new draft beer collaboration on July 3rd. The beer, Pieri Farm Garden Gose, is a cucumber mint gose crafted with ingredients from the farm. You can find it at Bar Lucca, Bar Sera, and The StoneRose.
Former Conshohocken resident and Plymouth Whitemarsh grad is making SEPTA’s merch cool
Former Conshohocken resident and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School graduate Al’Lee Floyd was recently profiled in The Philadelphia Inquirer due to her work making SEPTA’s merchandise cool and profitable. Floyd is the manager of the SEPTA Store and experiential design and her work led store to have it’s most...
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
New bill aims to make restaurant streeteries permanent across Pennsylvania
It looks like streeteries across Pennsylvania are here to stay.Many restaurants expanded their outdoor dining by adding streeteries during the pandemic.George Profi, who owns Ambrosia at 24th and Locust streets, says his streetery seats 30 people and it's open year-round, with fans for the heat."These are the first reservations where people go in and the last reservation that people ask for," said Profi.The COVID dining permits were set to expire at the end of this year. Now, streeteries are expected to be permanent thanks to House Bill 829."There are some restaurants and taverns that have shut down because of the...
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” “productive” and “cordial.” “But I will also say that details matter, words on paper matter,...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Impact fees paid by gas drillers in Pa. in 2023 drop by more than $100 million
Pennsylvania collected about $180 million in impact fees from natural gas companies in 2023 – one of the lowest amounts paid since the fee started. The fee collected is over $100 million less than the previous year, a 36% reduction. It’s the lowest amount on record except for $173 million in 2016 and $146 million in 2020.
New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance
Damage from flooding is expected to get worse in Pennsylvania as a result of human-caused climate change. But less than 2% of insured properties in the state carry flood insurance, an important tool for recovery after the waters recede. The problem is often cost. Families pay hundreds or even thousands...
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