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From ‘oops!’ to opportunity: Philly’s Seaport Museum gives historic painting to Andalusia estate
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Ending a case of mistaken identity, the Independence Seaport Museum has signed over ownership of its portrait of an early 19th century upper-class young woman to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem.
Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States. Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate,...
Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
At a pilgrimage in honor of Father Bill Atkinson held in September, are, from left, Mary Moody with a cardboard cutout of Atkinson and Marie Keith with her son Cole. Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson...
Darick Hall makes history in Lehigh Valley's 4-3 win
ALLENTOWN, Pa - Lehigh Valley bounced back in game two against Worcester on Saturday night. History was made in the 4-3 win, Darick Hall launched the 70th home run of his IronPigs career, a new franchise mark. Kody Clemens would homer in the first inning to get things started and...
Offense shut down, Phillies lose 3rd straight for first time since Memorial Day
PITTSBURGH — The Phillies couldn't protect leads on Friday night, couldn't hit on Saturday night and have opened the second half the same way they closed the first half: by losing a series. The Phils fell to the Pirates, 4-1, and have dropped three straight games for the first...
1st ever Chinatown Summer Festival in Philadelphia features local food, artists, more
Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood was transformed into a street festival on Saturday.The event was the first Chinatown Summer Festival. It featured local restaurants, food trucks, artists, and more.Organizers said they wanted the festival to draw in crowds and keep them coming back.Action News' Katie Katro has more on the festivities in the video above.
Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Authorities identify woman arrested for allegedly shooting 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia
Authorities have identified the suspect who is accused of shooting a 7-month-old baby boy on Thursday night in Philadelphia.Police have arrested Dominique Billips, 28, for allegedly shooting the young child on the 4000 block of Meridian Street in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood.Disturbing video obtained by Action News shows the gunman walking up and opening fire on a baby and his parents outside of a home.In the video, the child's mother can be heard repeatedly yelling, "My baby," after the shots were fired."You knew they had a stroller, what makes you walk up to someone with a stroller and shoot them?"...
Philadelphia Department of Prisons Suspends Visits Amidst Global IT Outage
In a stark reminder of our reliance on technology, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons has been forced to cancel all visits to its facilities. The suspension comes in the wake of a significant IT outage that has rippled across systems worldwide, affecting the Department's operations. An announcement posted on the City of Philadelphia yesterday details the disruption, stating, "Due to a worldwide IT issue impacting our computer systems, all visits to Philadelphia Department of Prisons facilities are canceled until further notice." The Department has apologized for the inconvenience this may cause to both inmates and their loved ones.
‘It’s powerful’: 3D map allows amateur voyagers to explore Lehigh Valley landscape and beyond
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — As the map beneath their feet began to fade and change Saturday afternoon, sisters Evelyn and Olivia Detore squealed with excitement. “It disappeared,” 8-year-old Evelyn said. “It’s powerful,” 6-year-old Olivia responded. The pair were some of the first to experience the National Scenic...
Horses unharmed in devastating barn fire at Willow Brook Farms equestrian facility
ALLEN TWP., Pa. — A two-story bank barn at Willow Brook Farms was destroyed by a fire that was so hot, it felled the barn’s silo before the rest of the wooden structure burned down to its concrete basement Saturday. Donovan Smith, assistant superintendent for the adjacent Willow...
Report of injury crash on East Main Street in East Earl Township
BLUE BALL, Pa. — There is a report of a crash on East Main Street in East Earl Township. It was reported at the intersection with Division Highway Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WGAL at...
Multiple people injured after violent night of shootings, stabbings in Philadelphia
This weekend got off to a violent start in Philadelphia, with a total of 7 people shot or stabbed in multiple incidents overnight. According to police, the first incident happened around 10:54 p.m. on Friday on the 3100 block of N. 16th Street. A 46-year-old man was stabbed once in the right arm and once in the right leg by a known suspect inside an apartment.
Dino-mite Summer at Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia brings the outside world inside
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At the Academy of Natural Sciences, they're bringing a bit of the outside world inside."You can learn something as well as get out of the heat and have fun," Ryan Lizardi, who brought his 8-year-old daughter to the museum, said.There are countless massive dinosaur fossils on display, and kids get the chance to experience hands-on interactive exhibits like "The Big Dig.""I was trying to find like connections for where the bones connect," 8-year-old Lilith said.It's all part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer."Somebody who comes to the academy will find a spark," manager of mediated experiences Mary Bailey...
HBO's 'Task' is preparing to film in Wissahickon Valley Park next week
Wissahickon visitors might catch a glimpse of Mark Ruffalo, Fabien Frankel and Emilia Jones next week as the cast and crew of "Task" descend on the park for filming. The new HBO series stars Ruffalo ("Poor Things") as an FBI agent who's leading a task force to break up drug house robberies. Frankel ("House of the Dragon") and Jones ("CODA") are also part of the star-studded cast. Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby is the creator, screenwriter and executive producer of the show, which follows-up his popular series "Mare of Easttown." The cast of "Task" was last seen in the area in June when a scene was being filmed at the Delaware County Courthouse.
Stolen Remains of 19 Black People Now Being Cared For By Philly Youth
Nationwide – A group of young people from Philadelphia who are a part of the National Youth Foundation are stepping up to care for and beautify the grave site for the stolen remains of 19 African Americans who died in the 1800s. Their remains were previously housed at Penn Museum which is owned by the University of Pennsylvania since 1966. However, earlier this year, the remains were given a proper final resting place in a private ceremony held at Eden Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter goes on Philly food tour with Alicia Vitarelli
"Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter is in Philly this week, bringing her popular stand-up show to Helium Comedy Club.This time, she's filming the performances for an upcoming special.For the second year in a row, I've had the honor of curating a local food tour for our girl, who plays South Philly teacher Melissa Schemmenti on the hit ABC sitcom. And we gave her the full Philly treatment!On the delicious agenda? A true, real-deal taste of some of our most iconic flavors.We saw a few famous faces along the way, there were mascots, there was dancing, she felt some major...
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Dramatic changes coming to the Neshaminy Mall. What we know
Say goodbye to the Neshaminy Mall. About half of it, anyway. The old mall’s new owner is set to demolish half the retail dinosaur, maybe more, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal and BisNow.com, a commercial real estate publication. ...
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