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Pennsylvania Couple Gets 8-16 Years for Horrific CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND ANIMAL MISTREATMENT
On Tuesday, the mother and father of seven children, aged four to sixteen, were sentenced to prison in Pennsylvania. They were also ordered not to communicate with their children until they reached the age of 18 and only with the consent of a court-appointed therapist. This decision was made months...
Tamaqua rules final 3 quarters to spoil Pen Argyl football's opener
Tamaqua Area High School’s football team dominated the last three quarters to walk off The Hill in Pen Argyl with a season-opening victory on Saturday. The Blue Raiders scored 38 consecutive points and downed the Green Knights 38-7 in a Colonial/Schuylkill League cross-divisional matchup. Pen Argyl forced a three-and-out...
Class Act Will Bring Central Bucks Teachers to the Stage in Doylestown on Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A band made up (mostly) of teachers from the Central Bucks School District will play at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Class Act, which regularly plays weddings and other events in the tri-state area, was started by drummer and teacher Joel Chodoroff. Several band members are teachers, and some are former students of Chodoroff’s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER With a catalog of about 400 songs, Chodoroff says that Class Act’s set includes a broad range of music. At the Central Park show,...
There's a pop-up clinic in Philly this weekend and it's completely free
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and Remote Area Medical have set up shop at the Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School on Torresdale Avenue, offering overall health, vision and dental services to anyone in need, no questions asked.
Philadelphia Rapper Ybcdul Who Went Viral For Digging Up His Enemy’s Grave Has Been Shot And Killed
Authorities in Philadelphia are looking into a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a well-known rapper in the Olney neighborhood. According to 6abc, the victim has been identified as Abdul Vicks, a prominent rapper who went by the name “YBC Dul” aka “Mr. disrespectful.” The news outlet reports that the gunfire was reported ... Read more
Temple’s Class of 2028 is the most diverse in school’s history
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On Temple University’s campus Friday, students and their families moved their belongings in carts to dorms like Temple Towers on Cecil B. Moore Ave. and the 27-story Morgan Hall on N. Broad Street.
West Philly native creates hypoallergenic hair brand that's gone international
Black Business Month is a time to celebrate diverse entrepreneurs. Many of them created businesses focused on needs that are often overlooked.That's the case with one business owner in Manayunk whose nationally-renowned hair brand focuses on sensitive scalps."I'm pretty sensitive, tender-headed, so I really didn't have the best salon experience," said Ash Williams, of South Philadelphia, as she got her hair braided by natural stylist Kiara Brown."Braids are super, super popular now," said Brown, who leads the team of stylists at Dosso Beauty's new salon and shop in Manayunk. The brand is focused on providing certified hypoallergenic braiding hair."It...
Easton football gets the opening challenge it wanted in defeat to C.B. West
Easton Area High School’s football team got what it asked for on Friday night. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Central Bucks Football: A Roundup of Scores from the Season Openers
DOYLESTOWN, PA—In week No. 1 of high school football, two of the three Central Bucks teams won their games, with the defending champion CB South Titans crushing their opponent in a 35-0 blowout. Here’s a roundup of this week’s games and scores. The CB South Titans beat the Archbishop Wood Vikings 35-0 in the team’s season and home opener. The Titans, who won last year’s PIAA District One Class 6A championship for the first time in the school’s history, scored four times in the second quarter. Quarterback Owen Pinkerton threw touchdowns on both of his first two...
Paris Baguette unveils fall menu with 8 brand new items
Paris Baguette unveiled its fall menu with eight new items, including treats with pumpkin and maple flavors. Starting Sept. 4, 2024, customers will be able to choose from a variety of pumpkin and maple treats, including the following, according to the bakery chain:. If you purchase a product or register...
Playcrafters of Skippack present ‘An Inspector Calls’
Playcrafters of Skippack open their 75th Anniversary season with “An Inspector Calls” by J. Priestly. In this gripping mystery, Inspector Goole arrives to question the Birling family about the sudden death of Eva Smith. The truth that surfaces shakes this powerful family to its core. Deb Braak directs...
At-risk student academy contract gets renewed with Easton Area School District
Easton Area School District will renew an agreement with Buxmont Academy to provides programs for at-risk students. At the school board meeting Aug. 13, Easton Area’s Director of Student Services Craig Reichl said 45 students were enrolled in the program last year. He said the district plans to to reduce enrollment to 40 students under the one-year renewal agreement to save money.
School board member addresses social media posts about Kamala Harris
The following letter was sent by the Souderton Area School District to community members on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, with a message stating that “Earlier this month, we shared a message with you regarding the actions of one of our school board members, Mr. Formica. Today, Mr. Formica has asked that we share with you a letter he has written in response.”
Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s...
58th Duryea Day Celebration Back in Boyertown Aug. 31
BOYERTOWN PA – Duryea Day, the annual antique, classic car, and truck show named for automotive pioneer Charles Duryea, returns Aug. 31 (2024; Saturday) to Boyertown. The event, accompanied by a flea market, observes its 58th anniversary this year. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m....
Germantown nonprofit opens museum dedicated to success of formerly incarcerated
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For 23 years, Rev. Dr. Michelle Simmons has been caring for the formerly incarcerated."It was really important that we leave a legacy because we are so powerful. We are absolutely not our mistakes," said Simmons.In 2001, Simmons founded Why Not Prosper, Inc., a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.Why Not Prosper assists women in the prison system to rediscover their voices.Simmons had a vision to help honor those discoveries and launched The F.I.R.M. this weekend — Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum is located on the grounds of her nonprofit."I thought, you have all of...
Longwood Gardens makes big changes right before the holiday season
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has been in the public eye for generations, with visitors capturing wedding photos, walking amongst holiday lights, and exploring nature through their thousands of flowers and foliage of every color and hue. Now the garden is expanding and developing even further. Taking pieces of its...
Spotlight on City Workers: A Glimpse into the Heart of Philadelphia’s Municipal Government
The Office of Human Resources, with support from the Mayor’s Internship Program, just launched a new project aimed at bringing the stories of the City of Philadelphia’s dedicated municipal workers to the forefront. In our new short video series, we’ll highlight the experiences and contributions of City employees across various departments, showcasing the diverse roles that keep our city running smoothly.
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