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Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
BMW Labor Deal to Keep Pennsylvania Parts Pipeline Flowing
The July labor deal reached by union workers at BMW’s Northeast distribution center will help ensure a continued steady supply of OEM parts and happy customers, BMW-certified repair shop executives told Autobody News. United Auto Workers (UAW) voted to ratify a contract that will raise pay up to 33%,...
Suburban Community Hospital transitions into a micro-hospital — triggering layoffs of registered nurses and staff
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Some registered nurses and other staff at Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, worked their last shift this week as the facility transitions into a smaller micro-hospital dedicated to emergency care.
Man accused of sending inappropriate pictures to minor, trying to meet up for sex
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 22-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly sending inappropriate pictures to a child online and trying to meet at a mall in Woodbridge for sex. Shafan Naeem from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is charged with five counts of using a communications system to facilitate certain offenses involving minors.
The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
The Hotel Indigo brand, coming to West Chester, will feature art and historical tidbits from the town. Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.
Mi Salud Wellness Center, Esperanza, and others support family health and wellness
Mi Salud Wellness Center, located at 200 E Wyoming Avenue, hosted a family health and wellness event on May 22nd, from 2 pm-5 pm, followed by their regular food distribution. Esperanza’s Housing and Economic Development division participated in the event, helping to host a pop-up clinic alongside Miriam Medical Clinics; the clinic provided COVID-19 vaccines, health communication materials, free COVID-19 testing kits, and health screenings for blood pressure and glucose. Esperanza’s Housing Counseling division was also present, helping to sign people up for Benephilly programs.
Victims in massive apartment fire work to get back on their feet through Red Cross, city efforts
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - The city and local organizations are continuing to help the nearly 50 people displaced from the 7400 Roosevelt Apartments massive fire. "The blaze on top of the roof and the sound of the wall falling," is what Elaine Cruz-Ramos remembers from that last Thursday, a day that she will never forget.
‘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.
Cork & Candles scent bar expands to University City, its third location in the Philly area
Cork & Candles, an "experiential scent bar," is expanding to a new location in University City next week. The new store opens Wednesday, July 24, at 3421 Walnut St. near University of Pennsylvania's campus, where it will run BYOB candle-making workshops, host private events and sell specialty candles. The latest addition will join Cork & Candles' other two locations in Center City (1315 Walnut St.) and King of Prussia (255 Main St.).
Suspect arrested for shooting 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood
The suspect wanted for shooting a 7-month-old baby boy on Thursday night is now behind bars.On Friday night, police confirmed a woman was arrested in connection with the case. She'll be identified once she's formally charged.The gunfire rang out around 5:51 p.m. Thursday on the 4000 block of Meridian Street in the city's Holmesburg section.Video obtained by Action News shows the gunman walking up and opening fire on a baby and his parents outside of a home.The infant was shot in the leg by one of the bullets.When police arrived, they said the baby's parents weren't there. It was a good Samaritan neighbor who took the baby to the hospital."We're very lucky that 7-month-old boy is in stable condition," said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.7-month-old boy shot by stray gunfire in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhoodPolice say the parents, who were not hurt in the shooting, don't live in the area and they're not sure why they were in Holmesburg.Neighbors are glad the baby survived."I work with children. I'm a day care teacher, so it hits home," said Bobby DelPiano, of Northeast Philadelphia.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Plans for new academic building at PSU Abington move forward, construction to begin in August
Penn State Abington officials advanced a proposal on Thursday, July 18 to construct the first new academic building on the campus in more than 50 years. The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on July 19, the university said. The three-story, 85,554 sf building will...
USDA Secretary Vilsack and National Climate Advisor highlight Climate-Smart Agriculture in Reading
On Thursday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi visited Pennsylvania to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s dedication to fostering an equitable agricultural future. This event, held during Pennsylvania’s Urban Ag Week, spotlighted the Administration’s efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and conservation while creating opportunities for rural families, small businesses, and farmers.
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