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Juvenile bicyclist stuck, killed crossing Route 13, police say
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A juvenile was struck by a pickup crossing Bristol Pike Saturday night and later died, according to police. The juvenile was crossing Route 13 (Bristol Pike) at the intersection with Beaver Dam Road around 8:45 p.m. when they were struck by a red 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 headed south.
Cannonball Festival goes further out on the Fringe
If the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival is not enough, the adjacent Cannonball Festival is also bringing some of the most intriguing art and performers together this month. Cannonball will take center stage as the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, offering independent performances from artists of every discipline at every stage of their careers.
Two Mikes and a Bill: Kelce podcast deal, Schuylkill River crash, weird habits
FOX 29's Mike Jerrick, Mike Greenridge and Bill Anderson talks this week's hottest topics, including weird habits, the Kelce brother's $100 million podcast deal and a couple crashes into Schuylkill River after "getting busy."
Two men injured after shooting outside house party in North Philadelphia
Two men are in the hospital after a shooting outside of a house party in North Philadelphia.It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday on the 3100 block of North Judson Street.According to police, the victims say they were standing outside a shot-term rental property house party when a gunman came up and fired at least 16 shots.The two men were struck at least once. They were taken to the hospital where they are listed in stable condition.This is an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made.
Muggy with chance for showers Sunday, clear and sunny for Labor Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Welcome to the first day of September and the start of astronomical fall. This is also the mid-way point of this Labor Day weekend and it will be the grayest, dampest, and muggiest of the three-day holiday. Today we will see clouds and isolated showers or storms with highs in the mid-80s that feel like 90 degrees.What's to blame for this bleak weather? The first of two cold fronts, which will cross the region today and tonight triggering isolated showers and storms. Much of the area remains dry and cloudy, but if you are under a storm...
Arturo Sandoval closes a summer beach series with 'Rhythm & Soul'
Moment’s Notice is WRTI’s regular guide to the Philadelphia jazz scene. We’re here to tip you off to the best shows during the week ahead. Sign up now to receive this service in your inbox every Sunday. And if you want to let us know about a show on the horizon, or share any other feedback, drop us a line!
Moss Receives KU’s 2024 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Lauren Moss, professor of Counselor Education and Student Affairs, received Kutztown University’s 2024 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated superlative teaching skills and service to the university. Moss is a Licensed Professional Counselor...
Navigating flood insurance is complicated, but it’s well worth the effort
Floods are expensive. Homes and the possessions inside them are costly to repair and replace, plus displaced flood victims often have to pay to stay elsewhere while their home is made livable again. Here, we unpack the main tool for helping residents handle those costs: flood insurance. Know your flood...
Editor’s Notes: Dead Serious
A while back, I learned that Grid contributor Carolyn Kousky is a national expert on flood insurance, a topic I knew little about. I asked her to write a primer for our readers who, if they’re anything like me, could stand to learn something. When I read through her first draft, I learned that FEMA has a Community Rating System for flood insurance, and federal flood insurance policyholders can get discounts of up to 45% on their premiums if their communities take flood mitigation steps such as preserving open space and avoiding building in floodplains. I also learned that our City government has not yet chosen to participate in the program.
Urban wetlands are an invaluable piece of climate resilience. Their restoration is scuttled by impossibly difficult regulatory hurdles
Imagine walking on an abandoned pier in Philadelphia and entering a lush park surrounded by a mosaic of wetlands. An elegant heron jabs downward with its long, sharp beak, and you peer into the clear water to see what it’s after. Schools of fish swim over mussels amid waving green plants.
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
The Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria in Doylestown was named the best spot for Neapolitan-style pizza. A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post.
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kradyused his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and took...
Philly travelers strategically beat Labor Day Weekend rush
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time in two days, the lines have dwindled at Philly International Airport.Lori Petrashune says she strategically scheduled her flight to Portland, Oregon to avoid the Labor Day weekend rush."I thought Saturday would be a good day, I thought people would be flying out on Thursday and Friday, so yeah," said Petrashune, as she headed to the ticket counter.TSA says more than 17 million passengers are flying for the long weekend, which is the busiest ever for the holiday at airports.Michael Urban is also glad he waited until Saturday night to fly home to Florida."I...
Catasauqua football rides Reilly’s arm, legs to win over Wilson
Aiden Reilly’s sophomore season with the Catasauqua football team hasn’t unfolded like he envisioned a few months ago. But that’s a good thing for the 5-foot-8, 150-pounder and the Rough Riders, who improved to 2-0 with Reilly at quarterback after a 34-14 Colonial/Schuylkill White Division victory over host Wilson on Saturday afternoon at Smith Field.
Eagles Prepare for Showdown Against UMass
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's soccer team takes UMass on Sunday, Sept. 1 , kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. The contests will stream on ESPN+. Game 6 | Boston College vs. UMass Sunday, Sept. 1 | 1:00 p.m. Newton Lacrosse & Soccer Field | Chestnut Hill, Mass. WHAT'S ON TAP . . . The Boston College women's soccer team returns home to take on instate foe UMass. The Eagles enter the weekend 5-0 this is the first time this has happened since. A win on Sunday would mark the second-best start in program history. SERIES HISTORY...
Early goals, Blake and woodwork lead Union back to win column
Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo both scored inside 15 minutes and Andre Blake and the woodwork did the rest in leading the Philadelphia Union to their fourth win on the road of the season in a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Uhre found the...
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...
Community day provides kids with school supplies, valuable lessons in non-violence
Sending kids back to school and helping them stay safe is the goal of one local musician working with the community to help students start the year with confidence and stay out of trouble..
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