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‘Safe haven’ for newborns installed at Penn Highlands State College
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local hospital has added a resource to help new parents who were not expecting a pregnancy or those that suddenly find themselves in a position where they’re unable to care for their newborn. A Safe Haven Baby Box has been implemented at the new Penn Highlands State College. It […]
2 chances of severe weather this weekend; NEXT Weather Alert Sunday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Your weekend has arrived and so has hot weather, humidity and threat of severe storms. Because of the heat and storms, we have issued a NEXT Weather Alert from Saturday night through Sunday night to help you prepare and plan.Saturday will be a seasonable summer day with highs in the upper 80s and a noticeable increase in humidity. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a breezy south wind. An isolated pop-up shower is possible this afternoon but for the most part, we are dry.A flash flood warning was issued in southwestern Chester County by the National Weather...
Tornado watches, warning possible this weekend; what to know
Weekend weather forecasts for the Philadelphia region warn of two rounds of turbulent weather, according to the National Weather Service, and the threat of possible tornadoes. Forecasts suggest Saturday’s warm temperatures across the region will give way in the late evening to more unsettled weather in two phases over the weekend.
Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A traveling medical corps is bringing free medical, dental and vision care to Philadelphia this summer to serve people who may lack health insurance or access to other low-cost care.
A long Fourth of July week means heavy traffic in Philly and beyond
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Fourth of July weekend seems to be stretching out much longer this year because the holiday falls in the middle of a week. Since the Fourth falls...
The Jazz Sanctuary Offers Free Summer Concerts in Philadelphia and Suburbs
PHILADELPHIA, PA — This summer, The Jazz Sanctuary, Philadelphia’s unique non-profit performing arts group, continues its mission to bring jazz to the community with four free live concerts scheduled for July and August. The concert series starts on Sunday, July 14, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doylestown,...
Experience the Magic of the Philadelphia Folk Festival as a First-Time Attendee
The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes new attendees and four additional performers to its iconic grounds at the Old Pool Farm. The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes new attendees and four additional performers to its iconic grounds at the Old Pool Farm. The Festival is offering special discounts for all first-time attendees,...
Fort Washington-Based Billionaire Pledges to Give Away Most of His Fortune
Toll Brothers was founded by Bob and Bruce Toll in southeastern Pennsylvania in 1967, where their father inspired them to build their first two homes. Robert Toll, who co-founded Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, has promised to give most of his vast fortune away, reported Ash Jurberg for NewsBreak. The son...
Large Self Storage Facility Planned for Northeast Philadelphia
New York-based developer Asset Realty and Construction is planning to build a large new self-storage facility in Northeast Philadelphia. Asset Realty and Construction, a Brooklyn-based developer, is planning to construct a new four-story self storage facility in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed facility...
Land scam targets realtors, those in the market to buy and sell land
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Just when you thought you'd heard about every scam, another one pops up. This one's called the land scam, where crooks plot to sell land they don't own. "What's happening is they are corresponding, usually via text or email, not a lot of phone conversations, and having us list a parcel of land when actually they are not the owner of the property," explained Yarrow Wilkins, President of the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors.
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways during the month […]
Debra Bogen Nears Confirmation as Secretary of Health
Debra Bogen, after serving 18 months as acting secretary of health, is advancing towards confirmation as secretary of health. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee recently voted to recommend her for the role, progressing her nomination to the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee. A Senate floor vote, requiring a two-thirds majority for confirmation, will follow.
Montgomery County’s Emergency Crisis: Who Will Answer the Call?
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County hosted a panel to address the emergency management challenges in Montgomery County. Montgomery County is experiencing a critical decline in volunteer firefighters, with numbers dropping by 70 percent. This decline, coupled with a spike in emergency responses has raised concern in the community and what this crisis means for the future.
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