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Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote […]
Brent Venables liked what he saw from the Oklahoma Defense vs. Temple
The Oklahoma Sooners took their first step to creating an identity in their 51-3 win over the Temple Owls in week one. It looked like a Sooners team of old, with a defense that forced a ton of turnovers and created a ton of pressure on Temple quarterback Forrest Brock.
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States very well may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Fla. coast as part of an artificial reef, CBS News Philadelphia has learned.The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources, as well as public meeting agendas and briefing documents.A spokesperson for the SS United States Conservancy said a short time ago by phone that the organization has had conversations with a handful of Florida counties because of...
Police: 22-year-old critical after 2 men shoot him in Kensington
Officials say they responded to a report of a shooting on the 1800 block of Hart Lane just before 9 p.m. Friday. When they arrived, they found a 22-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Man shot while sitting outside his home in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for the person who they said shot a man while he was sitting outside of his home Friday night. According to police, around 10:47 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of N. Peach Street for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival,...
Damned Without Vision: an Abolitionist Experiment at the Yellow Bicycle Theatre
Performance ensemble the Up & Rising Collective, born out of The Pennsylvania State University is premiering the professional restaging of their abolitionist experiment Damned Without Vision at Yellow Bicycle Theater (1435 Arch St Fl. 2, Philadelphia, PA 19102) as part of The Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Performances run September 20 through 22, 2024. Using a combination of stage combat, scene work, poetry, voiceovers, satire, and contributions from folks whose lives have been and continue to be impacted by our carceral systems, the devised theatrical piece is an exploration and community call to creatively imagine a world beyond Policing and Incarceration.
Hookup Goes Wrong When SUV Tumbles Into Philadelphia River With Frisky Couple Still in Back Seat
A Philadelphia couple, who were reportedly "getting busy," had their private time interrupted when their 2020 Range Rover reportedly ended up in a local river — with the two still in the back seat. According to local news outlet NBC10, the lovebirds were doing their thing when one of...
A Toast to Diversity: Dive into the Vibrant World of Philly’s Black Wine Festival!
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Wine enthusiasts are in for an extraordinary experience at the 2nd Annual Philly Black Wine Festival, scheduled for September 14th at the Penn Museum in University City. Building on the success of its sold-out debut, the festival returns with an expanded lineup, promising a vibrant blend of culture, taste, and community.
Radford Volleyball Dominates Rider 3-0 for Coach Hertel’s First Win
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Radford volleyball program responded in a big way Saturday morning sweeping Rider 3-0 in their final match at the Cherry & White Challenge. The victory marks the first in head coach Chris Hertel’s tenure. KEY STATS Radford’s blocking was a key part in the win as the team totaled six in the match, their best mark of the weekend. Radford’s 18-4 lead during the second set is their largest score margin in a set this season. Sophie Paspal (12 kills) and Sydney Mundkowsky (12 kills) stayed hot reaching double digit kill totals once again. The Highlanders…
Calls rise to cancel Brazil NFL game
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers face off in São Paulo, Brazil next Friday in what may be the NFL’s first game in more than a decade with no tweeting from the press box or stands. That’s because Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has blocked all of X/Twitter across that country. He Read more... The post Brazil X/Twitter ban ahead of Eagles-Packers sparks wild discussion, including calls for NFL to cancel game appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in 14th District Residential Burglary
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate a suspect connected to a residential burglary in the city's 14th District, as stated in an official police blotter post. According to the release, the incident occurred on August 22, 2024, at a residence on the 700 block of E. Phil Ellena St., where a home security system captured footage of an unidentified black male suspect entering the home and stealing several personal items. The owner discovered the crime when returned from work, but it was too late.
Fire in 3-story Center City apartment building displaces residents while other buildings evacuated
CENTER CITY - A frightening situation in Center City as a fire in an apartment building puts residents out of a home, and other buildings had to be evacuated. Crews were called to the 900 block of Lombard Street a little before 3:30 early Saturday morning for a fire in progress, officials said.
3 Stars from Oklahoma's 51-3 win over the Temple Owls
The Oklahoma Sooners opened the season with a 51-3 win over the Temple Owls on Friday night. It wasn’t a perfect performance, but there were a lot of positive things to take away from the win. But on both sides of the ball, there were impact players, so let’s...
Aspen’s Lauer uses ’23-24 season in EHL as springboard to NCAA Division III commitment to LVC
Lochlan Lauer spent the 2023-24 season playing in the Eastern Hockey League for the Philadelphia Hockey Club, and the Aspen native will stay in the region for the 2024-25 season after recently committing to play NCAA Division III hockey for Lebanon Valley College. The Dutchmen play in the UCHC with...
Construction Complete at 2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington
Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. The building, located on the southwest side of the block between between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street, rises five stories and feature ground-floor commercial space as well as 21 residential units. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the structure spans 21,168 square feet and will feature parking for seven bicycles. Permits list Grit Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $2.75 million.
It’s Labor Day weekend, so a BreakingT sale is here
We advertise for BreakingT on here because we like their stuff. Usually, it’s very in the moment items that they are giving, so it’s cool to have a lot of their apparel on hand quickly. This weekend, there is a sale where you can get 15% off your order when you shop, where you can get things like these.
Gear Up for Fall with Back-To-School Fun at Puttshack
Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, made waves during its first summer in Philadelphia with its wildly successful summer vibes to the MAX campaign, further solidifying the venue as a must-visit spot in the heart of Center City. However, as the season shifts and summer comes to a close, Puttshack isn’t slowing down – but rather gearing up for an exciting fall and back-to-school season with continued programming and exclusive deals.
Holy Family University Receives $1.2 Million Noyce Grant to Train Future STEM Educators
Holy Family University has been awarded a $1.2 million Noyce Grant to support its new STEM Futures Program, an initiative designed to train the next generation of STEM educators. The program specifically targets undergraduate students majoring in biochemistry, math, neuroscience, and biology, including all biology tracks, with the goal of...
$2 Million William Penn Foundation Grant Moves Rail Park Expansion Closer to Reality
The expansion of the Rail Park is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a new $2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation. Thanks to a new $2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, the expansion of the Rail Park has moved one step closer to becoming a reality, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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