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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
HBCU Football Award added to list with Maxwell, Bednarik Trophies
The Award will be presented to an outstanding contributor to HBCU football for efforts on or off the field. The post HBCU Football Award added to list with Maxwell, Bednarik Trophies appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
One Montco municipal camp is easing the financial burden for families. Here's how.
CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — While several camps charge more than $400 a week, one municipal camp works to make summer fun economical for families."I love this camp, honestly," said Krystle Abdur-Rashid of Elkins Park in Cheltenham Township.She was excited to walk her 6-year-old son Idris to the La Mott Community Center every morning. Idris goes to the Summer Recess Day Camp run by Cheltenham Township."Swimming, art activities, dance, talent shows," Abdur-Rashid said. "He's able to sing. Every day he comes home, he's really excited. So, they have so many good programs here."She was especially excited that this camp...
Amazon Fresh continues rapidly opening stores
More Amazon Fresh grocery stores are on the verge of opening up shop — most recently in Pennsylvania, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The online retail giant will open its next brick-and-mortar operation in Bensalem, Penn. Amazon has also applied for a liquor license at a second location...
Philadelphia man sent to prison in DUI crash that killed woman in Cheltenham
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man was sent to prison on charges he was driving under the influence of alcohol when he caused a two-vehicle crash in Cheltenham Township that killed a woman in the second vehicle. Shaikan Pitts, 38, of the 1400 block of Shelmire Street, was sentenced in...
Philly rapper’s murder trial starts with ‘guesswork’: ‘We have to have evidence’
The trial regarding the murder of rapper and Philadelphia, Pa., native, PnB Rock, has begun. However, the lawyer of one of the defendants is claiming how the trial has started off primarily with “guesswork.”. PnB Rock — whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen — was shot and killed...
Christmas comes for Eagles fans
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is officially football season. The Eagles training camp is underway as of July 24. For the next 29 weeks, assuming the Eagles make it to the Super Bowl LIX New Orleans, it is football season. And thank heavens for that.
Ewe-Turn Alert: Chalfont Residents Seek Escaped Sheep
Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman's six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month. Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman’s six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Daily updates flood a local Facebook group, with...
Bristol to host 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival at Lions Park. Here's the lineup
Get ready for salsa, empanadas and and piraguas. The 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival hits Bristol this Saturday beginning at noon at Bristol Lions Park, at the foot of Mill Street on the Delaware River. The program, sponsored by the Puerto Rican Cultural Association of Bucks County, will have a...
Contaminated fuel at Bucks County Wawa costing customers thousands of dollars
A Wawa gas station in Bucks County is accused of recently selling contaminated fuel and causing plenty of mechanical problems for customers and their cars.On Friday, Joan Lenahan's son complained about his car malfunctioning."My son came home Friday afternoon and was complaining, 'Something's wrong with the car,'" Lenahan recalled."What do you mean something's wrong with the car?" she said."It's bucking, something wrong," her son replied.After a few attempts, Lenahan's husband was able to get the 2016 Jeep started and drove it around their neighborhood. It was immediately clear something was wrong and they drove straight to Millevoi Brothers Automotive nearby.On...
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