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Police seek 2nd suspect allegedly involved in fatal shooting at West Philly block party
Philadelphia police have named a second suspect allegedly connected to mass shooting in Carroll Park that left three people dead and six others wounded early Sunday morning. Amir Jones, 30, is wanted for his alleged role in a "gun battle" that took place during a block party on the 1200 block of North Alden Street, police said. More than 100 people were gathered when shots rang out around 2 a.m. Sunday.
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Philadelphia man among 2 killed in plane crash near site of air show in Wisconsin
A Philadelphia man and a man from New York have been preliminarily identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near the site of an airshow in eastern Wisconsin.The bodies of Sean Tommervik, 37, of Philadelphia, and James G. Sullivan, 32, of Brooklyn, were found Monday in the wreckage in a farm field, the Winnebago County sheriff's office said Wednesday in a release."Official medical examiner confirmation will take additional time," the sheriff's office said. "However, after the initial investigation, there is no reason to believe the occupants were anyone other than Mr. Tommervik and Mr. Sullivan."They were the only people aboard the Lancair Super ES which was owned by Tommervik. First responders found the plane fully engulfed in flames in the field in the town of Nekimi. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.The plane crashed about 2 miles south of the site of the EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh's Wittman Regional Airport. Monday was the first day of the 71st AirVenture, a weeklong event scheduled to include military aircraft demonstrations and forums with combat pilots, aircraft designers and NASA astronauts, the Oshkosh Northwestern reported.
Finding invasive species, going for Olympic gold, anglers suspended and finding otters
When you walk through the woods and field lots, it’s easy to assume the plants we see are to be there, that they belong in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, there are invasive plants, animals and fish that do cause trouble for the environment and need to be managed. In an effort to document some of...
Chad Taylor Quintet at Solar Myth
Chad Taylor is a "first call" drummer who is also a composer, band leader, jazz historian and scholar who was recently appointed to lead the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Studies Program. He came up in Chicago as a founding member of Jazz Underground, and worked in the Chicago jazz scene with the likes of trumpeter Rob Mazurek and saxophonist Fred Anderson. In the New Millennium, he has been active and in demand for gigs in New York, Philadelphia, and many other locales and has formed his own groups. He has created several fine recordings as a leader, most recently, The Chad Taylor Trio, The Daily Biological (Cuneiform, 2020) and The Chad Taylor Trio, The Reel (Astral Spirits, 2022.)
Reports: Eskin Eyes Return To Philly’s SportsRadio 94.
Multiple media reports out of Philadelphia say Howard Eskin is set to make his return to SportsRadio 94WIP on Saturday morning, marking his first appearance since allegations surfaced about an unwanted advance that he allegedly made toward an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park. Eskin, who hosts a show from...
Vitable Raises $16M Series A to Expand Affordable Healthcare Access
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Vitable announced it has secured $16 million in Series A funding led by Cherryrock Capital, with contributions from Citi Impact Fund, First Round Capital, Newark Venture Partners, Commerce Ventures, and Y Combinator. This latest round brings Vitable’s total venture capital raised since its 2020 inception to over $25 million.
Pa. Girl Scouts council fires counselors over using camper’s pronouns
One of the largest Girl Scouts councils in Pennsylvania has fired four camp counselors at a popular overnight summer camp after they addressed a camper in the child’s choice of pronouns. Officials from the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania on Tuesday confirmed to PennLive that they fired...
FBI director reveals new details about Trump shooting at House hearing
Washington — FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before House lawmakers Wednesday about the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, and he revealed new details about the gunman's actions in the lead-up to the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania.Wray told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, flew a drone near the site of the rally roughly two hours before he opened fire. Wray said investigators recovered the drone in Crooks' vehicle, and the bureau believes he was watching video streamed from the device to scout the area.The FBI chief also said...
Shamrock Medicine Introduces Same-Day Appointments and Virtual Visits for Psychiatric Care
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Shamrock Medicine, a provider of psychiatric care and personalized wellness services in the Greater Philadelphia area, has launched same-day appointments and virtual visits. This move aims to make mental health care more accessible and timely for patients. “At Shamrock Medicine, we understand that mental health is...
Kids-N-Hope Foundation raises over $11,000 during bingo event
The Kids-N-Hope Foundation raised around $11,500 during this month’s Purse and Power Tool Bingo event. One hundred and sixty attendees enjoyed a night of bingo, raffles and time with friends and family all while supporting the foundation’s mission to fund music therapy programs and other child life services.
Alumni Association Board of Directors announces new executive team
The Montgomery County Community College Alumni Association Board of Directors announced the newest members of its Executive Committee recently. Matthew Riddick has become the new Board Chair; Chele Hallman, is the Board Vice Chair and Stephanie Ziegler is the Board Secretary/Treasurer. Board members include Bill Vitiello, Jonathan Basta, Alecia Fields,...
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
Hamilton Returns to Philadelphia in October- Tickets on Sale to the Public Tomorrow!
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Ensemble Arts Philly, and The Shubert Organization announce single tickets for Hamilton are on sale to the public as of Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST. Running at the Academy of Music from October 29 through November 23, 2024, tickets are available for purchase at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, in person at the Academy of Music Box Office, or by calling 215-893-1999.
Another rash of attacks against food delivery drivers around Germantown
Philadelphia police are once again investigating a string of robberies targeting food delivery drivers in and around the city's Germantown neighborhood.There have been at least four such cases in recent weeks, including the following: July 15 (120 W. Ashmead Street), June 29 (290 Collum Street), June 28 (5300 Wakefield Street) and June 25 (5100 Marion Street).Detectives are looking into whether these robberies are connected to a string of similar incidents earlier this year.Action News spoke with Abu Hassan who was with his son, Akbar, making a delivery for the Trio Delight Café four weeks ago when two armed men surrounded...
The Borough of West Chester is Finally Getting Its Grocery Store
After years of touting the benefits of locally owned and patiently growing their membership, followed by months of searching for the perfect location, the West Chester Cooperative has some big news. It has signed a lease. The Borough of West Chester is getting its grocery store. The store will be...
Southwest Philly nonprofit offers trade camp to prep young people for career in automotive industry
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Young people in Southwest Philadelphia are putting the brakes on their summer plans to spend time in an eight-week-long trade camp to learn about the automotive industry.The program, which is run by the nonprofit On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 the skills to fix and maintain a car.From working on engines to how to change a tire, the lessons are helping them prepare for their future careers."It's so important that we empower our youth," Saul Landers, of On Chite For The People, said.Landers said the nonprofit started the...
Philadelphia actor, Temple University alum back in the city for premiere of 'Funny Girl'
The Broadway revival of the hit musical 'Funny Girl' is on stage right at the Academy of Music for its premiere in Philadelphia.The show stars a performer from Northeast Philadelphia, who is thrilled to bring the tour home."Ever since first grade, when I played St. Joseph in the school play at St. Tim's, I've just been doing it," says Sean Seamus Thompson, easily recalling when he got bit by the musical theater bug.He grew up in the city's Mayfair section and studied acting and theater at Temple University. He had quite the graduating class."You're either me doing theater or you're...
Meteorologist Cecily Tynan meets playful monkeys, giant African millipede at Philadelphia Zoo
Meteorologist Cecily Tynan took us on another edition of Zoo Adventures!On Wednesday, Tynan met a giant African millipede.She also got a chance to meet some playful monkeys at the Philadelphia Zoo.Watch for more Zoo Adventures below:Zoo Adventures 6abc: Meteorologist Cecily Tynan meets playful monkeys, giant African millipede at Philadelphia Zoo
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