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Two Convicted in Major Philadelphia Fentanyl Bust
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gabriel Rivera-Otero, 39, and Angel Reyes-Valdez, 48, were convicted this week for their involvement in a large-scale fentanyl operation. Both men were found guilty of possessing and intending to distribute over 400 grams of the deadly opioid and maintaining drug-related premises. Reyes-Valdez was also convicted of illegal reentry after deportation.
Upper Darby ramps up recruitment efforts amid nationwide school bus driver shortage
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — The Upper Darby School District is working to hire more staff amid a nationwide shortage of school bus drivers.The district has 80 school bus drivers on staff but needs 15 to 20 more. The clock is ticking, with the first day of school coming up on Monday, Aug. 26.John-Paul Loggia, transportation supervisor for the Upper Darby School District, said the district is working hard on recruitment."We have daily open houses for hiring that we post on social media," Loggia said. "We have flyers out. We have incentives that we put in for our drivers, attendance...
Watchdog: Unresolved Philly police misconduct allegations
Philadelphia's police watchdog found that more than 130 allegations of officer misconduct went unaddressed by police investigators in cases it audited.Why it matters: The agency says the rate of unresolved allegations is a "cause of concern," impacting public trust and the Police Department's ability to track officer discipline.Driving the news: The Citizens Police Oversight Commission found PPD's internal affairs investigators failed to address some misconduct allegations in about a fifth of the 250 cases it received from March-June 2022.More than two-thirds of those allegations involved complaints of officers violating department regulations or failing to provide service, per the audit.How it...
Already Featured in Netflix’s ‘Worst Roommate Ever,’ Elkins Park Serial Squatter Is Being Turned Into Movie
The story of a serial squatter from Elkins Park who lived with Aleix Miller featured on the Netflix anthology series 'Worst Roommate Ever' is to be a movie. After being featured in the Netflix anthology series Worst Roommate Ever, the story of Elkins Park serial squatter Jamison Bachman will now be turned into a movie, writes Raymond Ragland for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Weather alert issued for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 8 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:32 p.m. on Thursday for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may...
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Pulls Out of Apartment Development in Ardmore
Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, splits from King of Prussia's Piazza Auto Group on an Ardmore apartment project. Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has decided to part ways with King of Prussia-based Piazza Auto Group on an apartment project in Ardmore, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development,...
Meet the 7-year-old repping South Jersey in the USA Kids Mullet Championship
EVESHAM — Mikey Williams says he's well-known around his hometown of Marlton. Mom, Brittany Williams, says people are always stopping him to compliment his hairstyle. The 7-year-old is known as the kid with the mullet. Or, thanks to his football coach, "Mikey Mullet." ...
BamBam Rocking Ritas In Croydon [RECAP]
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to RITAS in CROYDON PA!. I had a great time making Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard with everyone who stopped by to donate non-perishable food to Harvest Ministries. We collected many food donations and enjoyed plenty of Rita’s. Even with pouring...
Peace Games Return to Camden This Weekend
Leer en español CAMDEN – Basketball is so much more than scoring points and playing defense, says Robert Atwell, a spokesperson for Providing Alternative Resources for Kids.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “A lot of the decisions I made were based on the decisions that my group (of friends) made,” Atwell said. “I was fortunate to fall in with a group…who played basketball, ran track and played football… who focused on doing positive things and those experiences and those activities we were involved in led to other positive experiences.” Atwell was among several city, county...
Phillies vs. Guardians Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 26
The Cleveland Guardians and Jose Ramirez take the field at Citizens Bank Park against Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. The Phillies are listed as -189 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Guardians (+157). Philadelphia is a 1.5-run favorite (at +110 odds). The over/under for the matchup has been listed at 8 runs.
After two years, the clock is ticking on the Sixers plan to build a Center City arena
In July 2022 the Sixers announced their intention to construct a world-class showplace on East Market Street, a billion-dollar project they said would not only benefit the team but bring new life and economic vitality to the struggling business corridor. What followed has been 24 months of broken or delayed...
Former Greensgrow space in West Philly could be revitalized under new nonprofit
Two summers ago, the Greensgrow urban farm in West Philadelphia shuttered abruptly amid a unionization push and a check fraud scheme that the struggling nonprofit said had left the organization $33,000 in the hole. The original Greensgrow Farms in Kensington went down with it, leaving the future of the two lots in question.
5 Ring-chasers the Philadelphia 76ers can still sign in free agency
After signing Reggie Jackson, the Philadelphia now have 13 players on their standard roster, leaving room for a couple more. Meanwhile, all three of their available two-way spots have been taken. Teams can carry as much as 20 in training camp, giving them some more legroom to make use of in the coming weeks.
Fighting Food Insecurity in South Jersey with America’s Oldest Farm Co-Op
An innovative partnership among the Landisville Produce Cooperative, the Food Bank of South Jersey, and its agencies is helping farmers stabilize revenues while feeding hungry people. Ploch Farms, Inc. was established as a dairy farm in 1880, and has been growing produce since 1915. Its 200 acres of triple-cropped Vineland...
A Phillies-Nationals trade to fill two of Philadelphia’s biggest needs in one deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have two clear holes in their roster that they need to fill at the trade deadline: a right-handed outfielder and a bullpen arm. They could look to fill both spots in one trade with the Washington Nationals, who, conveniently, are selling both of those positions in the coming days.
Lehigh Valley DI athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia."Attitude, character, as well as effort," Gabe Knowles, a tennis coach at Legacy Youth Tennis, said. "All of those aspects will control how you do in life."These are the lessons Knowles strives to instill in the young athletes he coaches at Legacy Youth Tennis — a program dedicated to making the sport more inclusive and accessible to kids in Philly."There's a lot of athletes in Philadelphia, but when they pick up a...
Driver was speeding and drunk when he hit, killed Pa. cyclist: DA
A 68-year-old man has been charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he crashed into a 30-year-old woman on her bicycle, killing her, in Philadelphia last week. Michael Vahey has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter, DUI, reckless driving, and related crimes, according to reports from the Philadelphia Inquirer, 6ABC and NBC10.
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