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Germantown nonprofit opens museum dedicated to success of formerly incarcerated
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For 23 years, Rev. Dr. Michelle Simmons has been caring for the formerly incarcerated."It was really important that we leave a legacy because we are so powerful. We are absolutely not our mistakes," said Simmons.In 2001, Simmons founded Why Not Prosper, Inc., a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.Why Not Prosper assists women in the prison system to rediscover their voices.Simmons had a vision to help honor those discoveries and launched The F.I.R.M. this weekend — Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum is located on the grounds of her nonprofit."I thought, you have all of...
2 Philadelphia police officers on dirt bikes hurt in crash with car
PHILADELPHIA - Two Philadelphia police officers using dirt bikes were hurt in a crash Friday night. The collision happened just before 10 p.m. on the 3300 block of Kensington Avenue. Police tell FOX 29's Steve Keeley that two officers on dirt bikes were riding at a moderate speed on Kensington...
Jenkintown’s Aug 28 agenda includes liquor license transfer from Willow Grove Amazon Fresh
Jenkintown Borough Council’s August 28 agenda includes a public hearing on the transfer of a liquor license from an Amazon Fresh store in Upper Moreland Township to Giant Company, LLC. The hearing is necessary because the license to be transferred is from outside the borough. If Council approves the...
Temple’s Class of 2028 is the most diverse in school’s history
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On Temple University’s campus Friday, students and their families moved their belongings in carts to dorms like Temple Towers on Cecil B. Moore Ave. and the 27-story Morgan Hall on N. Broad Street.
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Wyomissing 2025 LSM/DEF Conrad commits to Arcadia
Wyomissing 2025 LSM/defenseman Ethan Conrad has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Arcadia University. High school: Wyomissing High School, West Reading, PA. Why did you choose Arcadia? “Arcadia University is the best fit for me academically and as a student-athlete.”. Who do you wish to thank? “I’d like...
West Philly native creates hypoallergenic hair brand that's gone international
Black Business Month is a time to celebrate diverse entrepreneurs. Many of them created businesses focused on needs that are often overlooked.That's the case with one business owner in Manayunk whose nationally-renowned hair brand focuses on sensitive scalps."I'm pretty sensitive, tender-headed, so I really didn't have the best salon experience," said Ash Williams, of South Philadelphia, as she got her hair braided by natural stylist Kiara Brown."Braids are super, super popular now," said Brown, who leads the team of stylists at Dosso Beauty's new salon and shop in Manayunk. The brand is focused on providing certified hypoallergenic braiding hair."It...
Imhotep Charter survives late comeback attempt by Clarkson North
YORK, PA – In its quest for its another PIAA title, Imhotep Charter Panthers opened its inaugural season in 6A in the second-ever York Rose Bowl against Canada’s Clarkson North Chargers. The Chargers threw the first punch, but much like the heavyweight fighter they are, the reigning PIAA...
New policy will change how N.J. police respond to some mental health calls
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey state attorney general is changing the state's use-of-force policy after two fatal police shootings of people experiencing mental health crises.Attorney General Matthew Platkin says this is the first statewide policy of its kind and will require all police departments in New Jersey to coordinate with mental health professionals when they're responding to a call for a barricaded person, a situation he says overwhelmingly involves people experiencing an emotional crisis and is the most likely call to end in an injury.The policy will also require all New Jersey police departments to train their tactical teams...
How will Philly’s extended school day pilot work? Some parents still unsure
The city and school district are launching before and after school programs at 20 district and five charter schools starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Some parents still have questions about how the pilot will work.
LSU’s Williams and Penn wearing number 7 and 18 this season
LSU football will have two players, running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn, wearing numbers 7 and 18 this year. The numbers go to the player who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field.
New electric plane soars at Atlantic City, NJ airport showcase
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — An aviation company is being lured to Atlantic County after showing off an electric aircraft that could drastically reduce the costs of passenger travel and shipping. The fixed-wing aircraft developed by BETA Technologies took off from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) on Monday morning. It...
Penn women’s soccer opens season with 1-0 loss at Villanova
Classes don’t start until Tuesday, and the first wave of midterms are still several weeks away, but Penn women’s soccer faced its first test of the 2024 campaign Friday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Quakers, their grade was less than desired, as they fell 1-0 to Villanova (2-1). For...
Shamrock Medicine Expands Insurance Acceptance to Enhance Mental Healthcare Access
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Shamrock Medicine is taking significant strides to improve access to mental healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area by expanding its acceptance of major insurance plans. Now welcoming coverage from Aetna, Cigna, Highmark BCBS, Independence BCBS, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, UMR, and United Insurances, the practice aims to make mental health services more affordable and accessible.
Burlington County, New Jersey, distributes $290,000 to fight food insecurity
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Officials in one part of South Jersey are stepping up efforts to fight hunger and food insecurity. This week, the Burlington County Commissioners...
Money Magazine Names This Delaware County Town Among 50 Best Places to Live in US
Media Borough and Lancaster are two locations in Pennsylvania that are among the 50 best places to live in the U.S. for 2024, according to Money Magazine. Media was praised for being a walkable Philadelphia suburb with plenty of parks, restaurants and good schools, according to the Tribune News Service, as reported in the Daily Times.
24HR Truck Services Looking to Rev Up Their Business Under Mercer County's Biz Program
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An innovative transportation company – 24 HR Truck Services – is now working with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development and its partner, SMBX, Inc., to accelerate their growth as an industry leader. Based in East Windsor, 24 HR Truck Services brings new technology to the transportation ecosystem. They have developed and launched mobile apps and dashboard integrations to create on-the-road linkage and support for fleets, drivers, mechanics, and vendors in the trucking industry.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Founder Aaron Swan opened the company in 2018 with the...
Delaware County Student Earns 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship
DCCC student Michelle Stover of Spring City has been awarded a $5,000 Dunkin' Scholarship. /Submitted Image. DELAWARE AND CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — Michelle Stover, a dedicated student at Delaware County Community College, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Stover, a mother of four and owner of a successful hair salon in Phoenixville, is one of 20 recipients selected from a competitive pool of over 1,260 applicants. The scholarship provides $5,000 to support her pursuit of higher education.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Casino Will Celebrate Jimmy Buffett
In life, Jimmy Buffett had a great, close relationship over the years with Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. From Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville on the Boardwalk at Resorts Casino Hotel … to the iconic Jimmy Buffett beach concert … which was masterfully created by the legendary Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan Gaming Entertainment (MGE).
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