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Lightning, Not Fireworks, May Light Up the Sky Tonight
ROANOKE, VA – Thomas Jefferson had a journal where he recorded weather conditions on a daily basis. Before signing the Declaration of Independence, he actually purchased a thermometer from a local merchant and recorded a temperature of 76 degrees at 1 p.m. in Philadelphia. Philadelphia will be much warmer...
California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California man was convicted of murder with a hate crime enhancement Wednesday for the 2018 stabbing death of a gay University of Pennsylvania student. Samuel Woodward, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder plus the enhancement in the killing of Blaze Bernstein, a...
Sixers have interest in Paul George’s ex-Clippers teammate Marcus Morris Sr.
Paul George may have a familiar face join him in Philadelphia. The 76ers are considering signing George’s former Clippers teammate and Philadelphia native Marcus Morris Sr. as part of their roster re-tool, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Morris reportedly has a host of suitors, including the Pistons, Spurs, Cavaliers,...
Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield drive in runs in 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a short sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday night. Trea Turner easily scored from third on Sosa's 261-foot fly to put the...
Phillies vs. Cubs: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Cristopher Sanchez will take the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies (57-29) when they visit starter Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs (39-48) on Thursday, with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET. Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Philadelphia square off against Chicago live. When...
Rabid raccoon caught in Camden, NJ
A rabid racoon has been found in a Camden, NJ residence and the Camden County Health Department is warning residents for any possible infections. There have been no confirmed human or animal exposures, but Camden County officials recommend people to keep an eye on any symptoms to get early treatment. “If you have been bitten […]
Police Warn: NJ Murder Suspect on the Loose
Manchester police and the Ocean County Prosector's office are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect wanted for the murder of a Seaside Heights woman on June 27th in Manchester Township. Authorities have charged 35-year-old Maxwell Johnson with the murder of Gabriella Caroleo, a 25-year-old Seaside Heights woman.
Alec Bohm is an All-Star: Phillies 5, Cubs 3
All-Stars find a way to get it done. They come through on the road, they come through when their team is shorthanded. They find ways to tilt the game towards the W column for their club. And now, the official word has come down on what we already knew: Alec Bohm is an All-Star. No surprise that he made a difference tonight.
Philly-area author continues to write her own story in Paris
Philadelphia-area native Amanda Dennis didn’t initially plan to live in Paris. But her life’s story kept leading her there. “I never had this idea that I would live in Paris,” Dennis said. “It happened to me.”. Dennis first visited Paris as a student. Later, she moved...
Kensington fire leaves one man dead
Philadelphia, PA – An 84-year-old man was killed in a house fire in Kensington. The Philadelphia Police and Fire Department responded to a call for a fire on the 2300 block of East Lehigh Avenue Wednesday afternoon. The man was found unresponsive on the first floor of the building and was pronounced dead at the […]
Brick Summerfest Begins July 4 With Concert, Fireworks; Shuttle Buses Will Be Running
Brick’s annual Summerfest celebration begins on Thursday – Independence Day in 2024 – with plenty of food, friends, and fireworks to enjoy. Summerfest begins at 6:30 p.m. at Windward Beach Park off Princeton Avenue, with a performance by Super Trans Am, which performs pop and classic rock hits from the 1970s as a “tribute to the decade.” The concert, as usual, is followed by fireworks which can be seen from the park and beach, as well as from boats in the Metedeconk River.
Skill Games: A Menace to Community Well-Being
Op-Ed by State Rep. Amen Brown, 10th Legislative District. Across Philadelphia, the proliferation of skill games presents a growing concern that threatens the very fabric of our neighborhoods. These games, often touted as harmless forms of entertainment or even sources of income, conceal a darker reality that undermines the quality of life for countless individuals. From the negative impact on social cohesion to the economic strain they impose, the presence of skill games casts a shadow over community life.
A half-dozen newer Eagles with excellent opportunities to cash in next offseason
There's nothing like a redemption story. Someone making the best of a second chance... The underdog who proves people wrong... In a city like Philly, those stories take on lives of their own. That's why a fictional boxer has a statue. That's also why the Philadelphia Eagles' march to the first Vince Lombardi Trophy felt like the best thing that happened to this town since Pat and Harry Olivieri threw some grilled beef and onions in a toasted roll at a hot dog stand near South Philadelphia's Italian Market.
These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
The World Atlas has named two Bucks County towns the most walkable in Pennsylvania, due to their access to cultural hubs and museums. Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Police Announce Manhunt for Fugitive Gunman Who Shot and Killed 25-Year-Old Mom in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP– For days after the murder of a 25-year-old mother, police maintained radio silence about the suspect wanted for her murder. Today, they announced a manhunt has been launched…
Making a ‘‘forever chemical’ no longer forever:’ Bucks County officials propose new way to remove PFAS
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Bucks County drinking water provider wants to take a novel approach to remove PFAS after detecting the toxic chemicals in New Hope’s and Solebury’s water wells, at levels above new state and federal regulations.
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