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Philly airport passengers frustrated from delays, cancellations in major Microsoft outage
Frustration, anger and out-of-patience is the feeling of several passengers flying out of Philadelphia on Friday, after an overnight IT outage stormed through systems used by several airlines nationwide. “They just cancelled my flight and rebooked me for a flight tomorrow morning,” said Sheila Ortiz, a passenger who was booked on a Delta flight to […]
Infant Shot In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
It happened just before 6 p.m. on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, according to investigators. The infant was struck in the leg and taken to Nazareth Hospital where he is in stable condition, officials said. No arrests had been made as of Friday morning, July 19 and the investigation...
Suspect in custody, sources say, after Philly police release video showing suspect open fire on family
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police sources say they have arrested the woman wanted for shooting and injuring a 7-month-old baby. The arrest comes just a few hours after police released shocking surveillance video of Thursday night’s shooting in an attempt to find the suspect. The shooting happened on the 4000...
High Friction Surface Treatment scheduled for Barren Hill Road in Whitemarsh from July 22nd to July 26th
PennDOT announced on July 19th that High Friction Surface Treatment operations are planned on Barren Hill Road in Whitemarsh Township on Monday July 22nd through Friday, July 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the roadwork there will be a lane closure. High Friction Surface Treatment is designed to...
Kim Ward attending Republican National Convention
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward is one of many Pennsylvanians attending the Republican National Convention. “I think we’re all coming back all on the same page. We are together. We are unified. We understand, I think from the Republican Party point of view, what’s at stake here. And there is a […]
LevLane Advertising Appoints Chris Moreira as Chief Creative Officer
PHILADELPHIA, PA — LevLane Advertising has announced the appointment of Chris Moreira as its new chief creative officer (CCO). Moreira brings a wealth of experience from top agencies such as Leo Burnett Sydney, JWT Sydney, Crispin Porter + Bogusky Miami, and Saatchi & Saatchi New York. Moreira’s portfolio includes...
Texas company purchases Highway Materials
Texas-based Heidelberg Materials North America recently announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Philadelphia-based Highway Materials, an aggregates and asphalt producer. “The addition of the Highway Materials business, with its broad range of products and more than 80 years of history in Pennsylvania, is a great opportunity to strengthen the company’s aggregate reserves […] The post Texas company purchases Highway Materials appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
Pennsylvania Governor signs bill allowing sale of canned cocktails in grocery stores
(WHTM) — Getting your favorite mixed drinks is now easier than ever after Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislature allowing more stores to get a special ready-to-drink cocktail permit. Senate Bill 688 allows locations in Pennsylvania that are already licensed to sell alcohol, like bars and select grocery stores, to apply for a ready-to-drink cocktail permit. […]
Trails and tourism: How outdoor recreation can bring a boom to Pa. river towns
Williamsport, Pa. — The outdoors and recreation industry generates more toward Pennsylvania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) than oil, gas, steel, and coal combined. You heard that right. According to presenters at a "Trails and Tourism" presentation at the James V. Brown Library on July 15, outdoor recreation is booming in Pa., and the economic possibilities are vast for river towns like Lock Haven, Jersey Shore, and Williamsport. ...
Pennsylvania budget gives funding for professional caregivers
(WHTM) — Professional caregivers in Pennsylvania are among the winners in the new state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial bill signing, highlighting new funding to help those with intellectual disabilities and autism. The budget allocates $354 million to supplement the pay of the professionals who care for them. “How we’ll see it at […]
Weakened version of health care non-compete limitations becomes law
(The Center Square) — Among a flurry of bills signed into law recently, Pennsylvania has taken a step in reducing the barriers created by non-compete agreements in health care. But the law in effect is a watered-down version of what was proposed in the General Assembly. “It’s a C+,” said Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, who introduced House Bill 1633. “There’s a significant amendment that diluted the impact of the bill. But it clearly remains a step forward with more work to do.” ...
11 Investigates Exclusive Pa. Lt. Gov. weighing in on Trump rally security failures
Channel 11 Chief Investigator Rick Earle spoke with Lt. Governor Austin Davis on Thursday about the security lapses that led to the fatal shooting at the Trump campaign rally in Butler and the attempted assignation of the former president.
Olivia Rodrigo bringing 'GUTS' World Tour to Philadelphia Friday
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is set to come alive with the sound of Gen Z anthems as pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo brings her "GUTS" world tour to the City of Brotherly Love at the Wells Fargo Center Friday evening. Rodrigo, who burst onto the music scene with her record-smashing debut album...
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