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The Anti-Defamation League files a complaint against the School District of Philadelphia
The Anti-Defamation League, also known as the ADL, claims the School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The ADL filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The Jewish advocacy group wants […]
George Burton presents 'Heard But Not Seen,' on the new 'White Noise'
When we last heard from George Burton on record, he was bringing notable light and heat to the holidays with The Yule Log. Now, Burton — the farsighted pianist, composer, and son of Mt. Airy — is preparing to release a new album brimming with righteous ambition and productive tensions.
Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System
Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within...
2 teens shot, 1 killed, in separate Philadelphia shootings, marking latest gun violence among youth
Philadelphia's youth are once again the latest victims of gun violence in the city.A 16-year-old boy was gunned down in a targeted hit Tuesday afternoon.Witnesses say three people had been chasing the teen in the city's Oxford Circle section. They then fired more than 50 shots before standing over him to kill him.A 15-year-old girl is also recovering from being shot in the neck in a separate incident in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood. It happened around around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1400 block of West Loudon Street. Police believe the gunfire stemmed from an argument earlier in the day...
Handling of chemical contamination near Bartram’s Garden trail draws fire
The discovery of chemical contamination near a trail at Bartam’s Garden in Philadelphia along the Schuylkill River, a tributary of the Delaware River, set off a round of recriminations and finger-pointing about when regulators first knew about it and how they responded. Since the discovery made headlines last week,...
Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties to Transform Neshaminy Mall
Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties announced plans to redevelop the site while still retaining key anchor sites. The new owners of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, and Edgewood Properties, have announced plans to redevelop the site, aiming to breathe new life into the half-vacant property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
‘It’s absolutely changing’: Pew finds Philly is less affordable than it used to be
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. New research shows Philadelphia remains a city of homeowners but is less affordable than it’s...
Medical Report: Should sales of mocktails be restricted to 18 and older?
Sales of non-alcoholic drinks have skyrocketed by as much as 30% since the pandemic. A recent report says this could have an impact on children. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
15-year-old teen shot in West Philadelphia; suspect wanted
Police are looking for the suspect who shot a 15-year-old girl in the neck in West Philadelphia. Officials say the suspect is described as a Black female, early to mid-30s, with a medium brown complexion, wearing a white t-shirt. The shooting happened a little before 8:00 p.m. near 15th and West Loudon Streets and the 15-year-old girl […]
Olney Cropdusters summer baseball team has a strong Howard County influence
Summer ball can be a relaxed, fun experience for college baseball players. It’s an opportunity for them to continue improving, though in a more casual environment, removed from the often high-pressure, intense situations found during the collegiate baseball season. That rings true in the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League, where eight teams throughout Maryland, D.C. and Virginia play a ...
See homes sold in the Gloucester City area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Gloucester City area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,335-square-foot home on Hudson Street in Gloucester City that sold for $260,000.
47 PA residents charged with defrauding public assistance in June
(WJET/WFXP) — The office of Pennsylvania’s inspector general has charged more than 40 people for allegedly committing felony public assistance fraud this past month. PA Inspector General Lucas Miller announced Tuesday that 47 people were charged with attempting to defraud public assistance programs during the month of June with $228,772 being owed to the Commonwealth […]
Two Suspects Arrested for Installing Credit Card Skimming Devices in Pennsylvania Grocery Stores
Last week, two men were caught in the act of placing credit card skimming devices at multiple grocery store locations, sparking concern among shoppers and store owners alike. According to KDKA Radio, an alert employee discovered a skimmer at Community Supermarket in Lower Burrell. Surveillance footage later implicates the men installing a similar skimming device at other stores, including a Shop 'n Save in Scott Township.
One of Pa’s ‘most charming small towns’ is ‘buzzing with activity’
Many people seek out small towns as places to live for a variety of factors: Good school systems, cleanliness, affordability, etcetera. And this small town happens to be one of Pennsylvania’s “most charming.”. Betway Insider — which is described by its “Meet the Team” page as “an editorial...
Thousands of Pennsylvania workers are owed money from wage theft cases but the US Labor Department says it can’t find them
In March 2022, a federal court ordered an Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, home-care agency to pay more than $4.5 million in back wages and damages to more than 500 workers after federal investigators showed that the agency had misclassified those workers as independent contractors and failed to pay them overtime. The...
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