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Pa. heat advisories are outpacing the average rate this summer. Climate change plays a role.
Pennsylvania is seeing more frequent bouts of extreme heat this summer. Since June 1, the National Weather Service has issued 18 heat advisories in the state. That’s 13 more than the average for this time period over the last two decades, according to data collected by Iowa State University.
Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History
Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest MLS player at 14 years and 293 days. Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native, became the youngest player in MLS history after he got his first minutes during this week’s Philadelphia Union win against the New England Revolution, writes Ali Rampling for The Athletic.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis denounces Project 2025 in Pittsburgh speech
PITTSBURGH — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, spoke out against a possible second term for former President Donald Trump, a nationwide abortion ban, and a recently released conservative policy proposal. Davis and other leaders spoke at a news conference in the city’s South Side […] The post Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis denounces Project 2025 in Pittsburgh speech appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Environmental Tectonics Sees Record Backlog Amid Surge in Sales
SOUTHAMPTON, PA — Environmental Tectonics Corporation (OTC Pink: ETCC) this week reported robust financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending May 24, 2024. The company recorded a notable 76% increase in sales compared to the prior year, driven primarily by a surge in demand for its Aircrew Training Solutions (ATS) and Sterilizer Systems.
Wall Street Journal: Bucks County Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with her podcast "Call Her Daddy." Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal.
Double Feature of Inventive New Underground Films Will Premiere at PhilaMOCA
"Spirit Riser" is a new feature film created by NYC's Dylan Mars Greenberg, who describes it as "homemade". "It was a family affair and stars my real life little sister" says Greenberg. "We made it over the course of six years, and a lot of it was shot on sets I made in my parent's house. Amanda Flowers is the star and one of my closest friends. So it really felt like making an arts and crafts project together, just on a bigger scale."
New scam targets Pennsylvania drivers
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new scam is sweeping across Pennsylvania that targets drivers. The scammers send text messages claiming to be from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and telling people they have an outstanding toll balance. The scam offers up a link for people to pay that supposed unpaid balance. Those who have received a […]
Get Free Legal Help to Draft a Will – Protect your Family
Ceiba, in collaboration with Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania (AHCOPA) and Community Legal Services, is hosting a free workshop to help people draft their last will and testament on July 20, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM, at Ceiba, located at 174 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. The event...
Mariangeli Alicea Saez brings the Island’s “placita” to the mainland
Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917, following the approval of the Jones Act by Congress. For Mariangeli Alicea Saez, a native of Humacao who immigrated to Pennsylvania over 20 years ago, “it’s not until you get here that you realize that citizenship is quite limited.”. Initially,...
Former Spartan getting promoted by Philadelphia Phillies
Trent Farquhar was a stand out with Michigan State baseball, before latching on with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dearborn native, who started his career at Bowling Green, will be climbing up the ranks of professional baseball, as the Phillies have promoted the former Spartan to A+ ball with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
Slower business, delayed openings and vacant patios: How the heat is curdling outdoor dining
Jul. 18—While customers at La Esperanza Mexican restaurant cool down with ice-cold margaritas during a heat wave, the kitchen staff endure 100-degree temperatures while standing over deep fryers, griddles, and boiling pots. Their reprieve often comes from stepping outside with a Gatorade. But when outside temperatures looked like they...
City Council’s Kensington Caucus convenes hearing on access to drug rehab amid conflicting information
Philadelphia City Council’s Kensington Caucus is exploring ways to make drug rehab treatment more accessible as part of its effort to clean up the drug-ravaged neighborhood. It held a hearing on Thursday to clear up some false narratives about access
AAC announces conference pairings for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
The American Athletic Conference has announced conference pairings for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball for the upcoming 2024-25 season on Thursday evening. Temple will play an 18-game conference schedule, facing six opponents twice and six opponents once. The men’s team will square off against Charlotte, East Carolina, Memphis,...
Barnes Foundation hosts unique and unparalleled collection of French art
Founded by Dr. Albert C. Barnes, the Barnes Foundation is an educational and cultural jewel on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The Barnes Foundation attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year to immerse themselves in one of the most recognized and revered collections of art. "It's an unusually rich institution,...
‘A system of disjointed pieces’: Philly addiction medicine experts call for reforms in substance use treatment
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A rapidly evolving street drug supply that continues to have a severe impact on people who use drugs and struggle with addiction is outpacing the capabilities of current addiction treatment programs and options in Philadelphia, local health experts say.
After cyclist dies, Philadelphia advocates say concrete barriers would prevent deaths
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Thirty-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square Wednesday evening. It marked the first cyclist death of 2024.Since 2020, 27 people have been killed while cycling in the city of Philadelphia. Some advocates say Spruce Street has one of the most popular bike lanes in the city, but it's too dangerous for cyclists. Spruce is a one-way, one-lane street running east to west. The parking lane is to the right of the lane of traffic. To the left of the road is a small buffer lane,...
Ardmore’s Benj Pasek Could Join the EGOT Club With an Emmy Award Win This Fall
Ardmore native Benj Pasek has been nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on "Only Murders in the Building." If he wins, he win be the newest EGOT winner. native Benj Pasek is one of the most decorated performers in show business and is one step away from achieving the most coveted accomplishment in the industry, becoming an EGOT winner, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice.
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