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Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
A piece of old cloth bought at Goodwill turned out to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.
Shara in the City: Exploring the Cave of Kelpius and America's first doomsday cult
This week on “Shara in the City,” we’re visiting the Hermit’s Cave in the Wissahickon Valley — which has a long and mysterious history connected with the occult, paranormal activity and biblical doomsday prophesy, going all the way back to the 1600s.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Philadelphia on Saturday. Video above: Gov. Josh Shapiro talks about the 2024 race in an exclusive one-on-one interview with WGAL. Harris will give a keynote speech at the Asian and Pacific Island American Vote Presidential Town Hall. The vice president's...
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Delaware County Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees had sued the city, claiming the mandate...
Feds order SEPTA safety overhaul, citing rise in crashes, injuries and fatalities and assaults on employees
The Federal Transit Administration has issued a blistering report outlining inadequate safety procedures at SEPTA that have contributed to a rise in bus crashes and assaults on employees.
Philadelphia’s I-76 to Undergo Major $36.8M Renovations, PennDOT Announces Detours
Get ready for some nighttime disruptions on the Schuylkill Expressway, Philadelphia drivers. PennDOT has laid out plans for a $36.8 million project aiming to give nearly five miles of Interstate 76 a facelift, as reported on July 14th, 2024. This hefty project doesn't just stop at the surface - it extends to repairing on-and-off ramps and over 20 bridges that are showing their age. Keep an eye out for those detour signs because they're going up starting today.
Philadelphia Ranks Among Most-Stressed Cities in the U.S.!
If you live in Philly, you could probably use with a good, long meditation session. Stress! It's an inevitability of the human experience. What really matters is how we're able to manage and overcome it. Panic attack in public place. Woman having panic disorder in city. Psychology, solitude, fear or...
Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Health Department has declared a Heat Health Emergency in response to aggressive temperatures across the city. The emergency will stay in effect until Wednesday night unless the weather persists.This week, temperatures will be between 95 and 99 degrees with feel-like temperatures between 106 to 110 degrees.To combat the heat, the city is rolling out its Heat Health Emergency measures to ensure everyone stays cool and safe this week. That means 150 cooling centers are open daily for anyone in need.In addition, extended hours are in place for many public pools, spray grounds and senior facilities. Water...
Bucks County Boasts Top Wealthy Neighborhoods in the Nation
The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns. The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Shelly the Tortoise in Springfield Settles Into New Home Following School Eviction
Shelly the Tortoise was removed from the Ecology Center at Scenic Hills Elementary School Thursday but now has a new home. Thursday was moving day for Shelly the Tortoise, who has lived more than 20 years at the Ecology Center at Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield, reports, Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia.
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Will Flood Borough Streets with Cars This Weekend
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown at Dusk car show returns to the borough this weekend, bringing one of the biggest—and most unique—car shows in the area to the town’s streets. The free show is expected to bring about 500 vehicles to the streets of Doylestown. It will run from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cars will be lined up on East State Street and West Court Street, starting on Main Street and going until the two roads meet in front of Paganini’s Ristorante. From there, the show will continue down West State...
Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not
For office workers in 2024, the debate over in-person versus hybrid versus remote work is still going strong. Nowhere was that clearer this week than the city of Philadelphia, where a new mayor has ordered all 26,000 city employees back to the office, five days a week, starting today. A...
Tolls on 4 Bridges from NJ to Philadelphia set to increase
Get ready to pay more to drive to a Philadelphia sporting event or concert. An increase was just approved and it's the first time since 2011 that tolls have increased. Tolls will increase from $5 to $6 on four Delaware River Port Authority bridges, the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross and Commodore Barry.
‘We are about democracy here': City officials call for end to political violence
After a gunman attempted to kill Republican former President Donald Trump at a political rally in Butler on Saturday, officials in Philadelphia gathered for a call to condemn political violence. The event, organized by Omar Sabir, chair of the Philadelphia Board of Elections, was intended to, according to Sabir's office,...
These 2 Delaware County Firms Make ‘Best to Work for’ 2024 List
SAP moved up a slot this year in the rankings for best place to work for in the United States/. Two top Delaware County employers not only made Fortune’s 2024 list of the top 100 Best Companies to Work for in the US, they also placed in the top 50, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
FEMA will spend over $2M to protect Philadelphia's Eastwick community from Cobbs Creek flooding
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it'll spend more than $2 million to install temporary barriers for about 1,400 feet along Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia's Eastwick community.The barriers, known as HESCO barriers, are about four feet high and three feet wide and are made up of fabric and metal wire that's filled with sand.They were recently used during major flooding events in the Midwest.On Monday afternoon, dozens of people, including FEMA administrators, politicians and members of the Eastwick community, gathered at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center to discuss the plans for the barriers."The community...
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