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Philadelphia Will Host Historic First Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
Philadelphia will be at the center of the political universe when the National Constitution Center hosts the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Sept. 10. Philadelphia will be at the center of the political universe when the National Constitution Center hosts the...
This Pennsylvania Haunted House is One of America’s Scariest
One Pennsylvania haunted house is being celebrated for having some of the best thrills and chills of any in America. Halloween is a super popular holiday, and it seems as if we’re celebrating earlier and earlier every year. I’m not mad about it. I love Halloween but also love summer, so it’s a bittersweet thing for me.
Human remains discovered at Philly construction site 8 years ago have been reburied, but issues still persist
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The arguments over hundreds of bodies found during a Philadelphia construction project are still not over. Now that the bodies have finally been reburied at a cemetery, there...
Camden County to conduct mosquito spraying in several towns
The Camden County Mosquito Commission will be conducting mosquito control spraying operations in several municipalities throughout the county tomorrow between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., weather permitting. The spraying will take place in the following locations:. Brooklawn. Lake Drive. 2nd Avenue. 3rd Avenue. 4th Avenue. 5th Avenue. 6th Street. Browning...
A Delco man was accidentally released from county prison. Officials did not realize until days later
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County prison officials accidentally released a person who was incarcerated at George W. Hill Correctional Facility Aug. 9. According to a county spokesperson, prison...
South Jersey consumers complaining of high electric bills from Atlantic City Electric
Some utility customers in South Jersey are experiencing sticker shock with their recent electric bills so the Action News Troubleshooters got to work to figure out what's happening.Those we spoke with said their electric bills have doubled and even tripled this summer.Michelle Nowaczyk of Clayton, Gloucester County said she couldn't believe her eyes when she got her latest Atlantic City electric bill."I just stood there in shock and said this can't be right - this isn't ours," she said.Her bill in June was just over $100. In July it jumped four times to over $450 - and she's not...
Roadwork to close road in Cherry Hill
NJ American Water will be replacing a water main on Park Boulevard in Cherry Hill from Monday, Aug. 19 to Friday, Aug. 23 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Grove Street and Jefferson Avenue. “Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes...
75-foot-wide floating deck to offer views of Schuylkill River
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A 75-foot-wide floating work of art and observation deck is coming to the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.Mural Arts Philadelphia said Monday that construction on FloatLab, a river access point at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly, will begin in the fall and be completed by the summer of 2026."FloatLab will be a revolutionary platform that redefines how our community interacts with the Schuylkill River," Mural Arts Philadelphia executive director Jane Golden said. "But it's more than just a piece of art; it's going to be a space where people can connect with the water and each other."According...
JD Vance Risks Unforgivable Cheese Faux Pas in Philadelphia
JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, may have earned some side-eyed glances in Philadelphia on Monday after he asked workers at Pat’s King of Steaks why they didn’t serve Swiss cheese on their sandwiches. Vance, who was in Philadelphia campaigning, made the pilgrimage to the famous steak...
Camden County offers FREE vaccines for back-to-school
The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is offering free back-to-school vaccines on August 21 and 24. Children who attend the free vaccine clinics will be able to receive: The vaccines will be administered on the following dates and locations: “With the back-to-school season just weeks away, it is important that we help […]
Dangerous sinkhole consuming South Philadelphia street now being fixed
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A South Philadelphia street has endured an ever-growing sinkhole, causing a nightmare for an entire for the residents on the block. But, happily, work is now being done to fix the Pierce Street pit and neighbors are relieved and ready for the block to get back to normal.
Why Philadelphia is Called Philadelphia?
The name Philadelphia is believed to be derived from the Greek phrase "city of brotherly love." Many people know that Philadelphia's founder William Penn was a Quaker who named the city in honor of an ancient Greek town, but there are a few other details to consider. How Philadelphia Got...
Mount Vernon Cemetery Is For Sale On Zillow
A recent $1 million listing for Mount Vernon Cemetery on Zillow quickly went viral. But the post, like the cemetery itself, contains a few plot holes, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. While the aerial photos show the North Philly cemetery’s 26 acres are completely reclaimed by nature (volunteers call the overgrowth...
South Jersey school district to continue addressing financial strain after failed bus plan
In South Jersey, the Deptford Township School District updated its transportation plan during a board meeting on Tuesday night.The district announced a cost-cutting policy earlier this month that would have eliminated free bus service to students who live within two miles of their schools.However, the plan was rescinded after the district faced backlash from the community and local leaders.Superintendent Kevin Kanauss announced that moving forward the board will continue to explore alternative solutions to address the district's financial challenges."This may include difficult decisions regarding staffing, programs, extracurricular activities, and security vestibules," Kanauss noted.He also assured those in attendance that the board would do better in the future of notifying the community of any changes that impact the district.One of the residents' main complaints was that the board announced the scrapped bus plans only a couple of weeks before the start of school.
Philadelphia Opens First Urgent Care for Mental Health
A new urgent care clinic just for mental health care and wellness needs has opened in Philadelphia. The Merakey Mental Health Walk-In Clinic will service adults 18 and older who need same-day mental health care that is not an emergency, such as quick counseling sessions, psychiatric evaluations, referrals, and more.
Huge tree falls onto home in Northeast Philadelphia after severe storms hit region
Severe thunderstorms hit the Philadelphia area Sunday, knocking down trees and pulling down power lines. As storms moved through the area between 4 and 10 p.m., some areas saw damaging winds up to 50 mph. In Northeast Philadelphia, wind gusts toppled a large tree onto a man’s home. It happened on the 7100 block of […]
New COVID-19 shots will be available soon, and Philly doctors say most people should get them
With COVID-19 cases spiking in the Philadelphia region and across the United States, the Food and Drug Administration is poised to approve updated vaccines – possibly by the end of the week. Once the FDA gives Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna the green light for the vaccines, the shots should be...
'Green' roof with a view for apartments, stores coming to Haddon Heights
HADDON HEIGHTS - A "green" roof with a view, and an elevator to speed anyone’s trip topside, are two key features of a mixed commercial-residential building coming sometime in 2025 to the corner of Station Avenue and White Horse Pike. The borough Land Use Board approved the site plan for Station Avenue Lofts in May, and Mayor Zachary Houck on Wednesday said the owners just told him their design is finalized. ...
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