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Contaminated fuel at Bucks County Wawa costing customers thousands of dollars
A Wawa gas station in Bucks County is accused of recently selling contaminated fuel and causing plenty of mechanical problems for customers and their cars.On Friday, Joan Lenahan's son complained about his car malfunctioning."My son came home Friday afternoon and was complaining, 'Something's wrong with the car,'" Lenahan recalled."What do you mean something's wrong with the car?" she said."It's bucking, something wrong," her son replied.After a few attempts, Lenahan's husband was able to get the 2016 Jeep started and drove it around their neighborhood. It was immediately clear something was wrong and they drove straight to Millevoi Brothers Automotive nearby.On...
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...
Hundreds attend celebration of the region’s part in the Space Race
The Fuge in Warminster hosted a celebration of the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 and 65th anniversary of Project Mercury this past weekend with hundreds in attendance. The event kicked off with an open house, featuring educational materials, tours of the centrifuge, and countless displays. According to the event site,...
Pennridge recognizes 18 student-athletes
There were plenty of reasons to celebrate. That’s how many Pennridge seniors – representing 10 different sports – were recognized for committing to compete in sports at the collegiate level on Wednesday, May 22. Three members of the Rams’ SOL National Conference championship lacrosse squad – Ryan...
Big Blue Swim School opening in Warminster
Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, announces the opening of its newest location in Warminster, on Monday, July 29, at 804 W. Street Road, in the shopping center at Center Point Place. Big Blue Warminster will host a Big Blue Family Fun Day...
Pew awards grants for senior housing, mental health, legal services
The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced three multiyear grants totaling $4 million to Philadelphia-area nonprofits working to improve the lives of the city’s older residents. A five-year, $2.5 million grant to Pathways to Housing PA will bolster efforts to increase affordable housing for aging members of the community who...
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
Luxe Nail Bar, a salon located at 40th and Walnut streets in the Shops at Penn complex, reopened last Friday after receiving a license revocation and Cease Operations Order four days earlier. The order, issued by an inspector for the City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue, forbade the salon from...
Muggy and cloudy again today in Philadelphia, spotty storms possible
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a muggy and wet day Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening as a front pushes through.Depending on where the storms line up, pockets will receive 1-2 inches of rain, while others will receive very little. While showers and storms are possible, the threat of severe weather has diminished. The biggest threats with any storm that develops will be heavy rain and flash flooding. The best chance for showers and storms will be east and south of Philadelphia, but we can't rule out a stray shower...
Family gathers to remember father killed in hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Frankford section
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tears rolled down Briannie Miranda's face as she remembered what she loved the most about her father, Christian Miranda, who she says was killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday morning along Aramingo Avenue."He was a goofball. I think one thing we all remember about him is his laugh. He was crazy. He was energetic," Briannie Miranda said.She said her family is heartbroken at the loss and they're doing their best to get through the toughest of times as a family."I think we are doing our best to lean on each other as best as we can and...
Brandeis Center sues U.S. Department of Education over dismissal of Penn antisemitism complaint
The Brandeis Center, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the rights of Jewish people, has sued the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for dismissing a complaint filed in November alleging that Penn fostered a hostile environment for Jewish students and failed to address repeated incidents of antisemitism.
Phillies confirm their reasons for keeping Garrett Stubbs as the backup
When news broke of catcher J.T. Realmuto's injury, many Phillies fans were anxious about how things would look behind the dish while he was recovering. The Phillies planned to platoon their backup catcher Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchán, the next-best catcher in the organization and someone who has spent time in the majors.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions
An exclusive interview with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. She joins us to talk about her first six months in office, her biggest accomplishments and what remains at the top of her to-do list. We’ll talk about gun violence in the city, her “cleaner, greener, safer” initiative, and the pushback on her return-to-work mandate for city workers. Plus, we hear how she plans to make Philly streets safer for pedestrians and bikes, and her thoughts on the likely presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Don’t miss your opportunity to pose your questions on air; call us at 215-351-0525 or email studio2@whyy.org.
In The Net Sports Complex plans turf upgrades on dirt infields
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MLB insider fuels fire for hard-to-believe Phillies trade rumor
The Philadelphia Phillies are comfortably patrolling the land and sky as the No. 1 seed in the National League, with a comfy nine-game division lead over the second-place Atlanta Braves. Dave Dombrowski is never afraid to throw money at a problem, nor does he hesitate to strengthen a strength. As...
Multiple black bear sightings reported near Ringing Rocks campground in Upper Bucks County
Multiple people have posted on Facebook about seeing bears in Upper Black Eddy this week, near Ringing Rocks Family Campground and Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort. A bear cub was spotted Tuesday evening on Marienstein Road between Lake Warren and Lonely Cottage roads, about a mile from each campground. A black bear cub and an adult were seen in the same area, on Woodland Drive, on Sunday. Someone else spotted a bear on nearby Lonely Cottage Road the same night.
Blockbuster Phillies Trade Proposal Lands All-Star Pitcher in a 4-Player Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation has been great this season. However, the team is still looking to add arms to the group, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. A trade proposal from Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer sends Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers to Philadelphia in a four-player deal.
Turnpike toll booth savings plan won’t stop fares from rising
(The Center Square) — The future of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is booth-less. As parts of the eastern side of the state have seen, a $600 million plan will convert the entire length to open road tolling, making all fares payable via E-ZPass or mail. Starting in January 2025, the...
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