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Students testify at state capitol against anti-semitism on PA college campuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Lawmakers and students from colleges across the commonwealth met at the capitol yesterday to discuss anti-semitism on college campuses. Statistics from the Anti-Defamation League show that antisemitic incidents on college students have risen 500% in the past two years. Students claim that the effects of hate...
K9 tries to track down motorcyclist after Franklin County high-speed chase, crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, which resulted in them crashing the bike and getting away, according to the charges filed. Online court records show Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces charges that include felony counts of receiving stolen […]
Philly bicyclists find lack of rider, pedestrian protection 'exceptionally frustrating'
Hundreds of people went on a protest ride through Center City Friday demanding the mayor and other city officials do more to protect bike riders and pedestrians in the city. It comes a little more than a week after a CHOP doctor was fatally struck.
Woman killed, person in custody following shooting in Kensington, police say
A person is in custody after Philadelphia police said they fatally shot a woman in Kensington early Friday morning. According to police, the shooting happened on the 3800 block of Kensington Ave around 5:54 a.m. The woman - identified as "Jane Doe" and approximately 30 years old - was shot...
Williamstown, NJ, man charged with attempted murder
A 20-year-old man from Williamstown has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Camden County earlier this month. The Clementon Police Department says on Friday, July 19th, their officers were called to the area of Princeton Road and Elm Avenue for a report of shots fired. At the scene,...
Hundreds of bicyclists gather, ride through the city to demand safer bike lanes in Philadelphia
Bicycle riders in the city of Philadelphia rode through the streets on Friday evening to protest after the two recent deaths of a bicyclist and a pedestrian, according to organizers of the event. Hundreds of people on bicycles met at the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum around 6 p.m....
Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed
This story originally appeared on 6abc. SEPTA has taken the first step toward replacing its aging Market-Frankford line cars. The transit agency awarded a $724 million contract to a company to build a brand new fleet. The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in...
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasize support for VP Harris at union event
PHILADELPHIA - Dozens of men and women from the building trades came out to wholeheartedly support Kamala Harris for president Friday morning - but it quickly turned into a plea for Harris to pick Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to be her running mate. At the rally, chants of "Harris, Harris,...
‘Diaper Crew’ accused of more than 2 dozen dollar and drug store thefts across Philadelphia
Philadelphia police arrested three men and expect to charge a fourth in a retail theft operation that targeted dollar and drug stores throughout the city. Police call them the “Diaper Crew.”
Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Austin Hays stayed with a first-place team in the East — only as the outfielder moved from Baltimore to Philadelphia, he believed his chance at making a meaningful contribution down the stretch improved. So did his chances at winning the World Series. “That’s everything you...
Philadelphia pilot dies in plane crash near an air show in Wisconsin
A Philadelphia man was one of two victims of a deadly plane crash on Monday near a Wisconsin air show. The local sheriff’s office identified 37-year-old Sean Tommervik of Philadelphia and 32-year-old James Sullivan of Brooklyn as the victims. Deputies report that Tommervik owned the small aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the […]
Rowan University, IBEW Local 98 announce education agreement to boost career advancement
Representatives from IBEW Local 98 in Philadelphia and Rowan University announced an innovative partnership Wednesday to enable apprentices at the electricians’ union to earn college certificates and degrees while they complete their training. The union accepts approximately 200 apprentices annually. The partnership combines Local 98’s best-in-class technical training with...
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