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Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community?
Chester, Pennsylvania — At a recent Harris-Walz campaign rally in Chester, environmental advocate Zulene Mayfield called for action from the crowd of a few hundred residents. "We are the masters of our fate," she said, urging them "to mobilize this community in a way that has never happened."Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations. A 1995 EPA study found levels of lead in blood and cancer risks in the city to be "exceedingly high" and its rate of childhood asthma 20% higher than the national average. Chester is...
New-look men's soccer team drops 2024 season opener, falling to Ursinus College, 8-0
The new-look Medgar Evers College men's soccer team opened its 2024 season on Friday evening, falling to the Bears of Ursinus College by a score of 8-0 at a match played at Patterson Field in Collegeville, PA. Ursinus got on the board first, capitalizing off a Cougars turnover to take...
Construction Complete at 545 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia
In recent days, Philly YIMBY checked in on the nine-story-tall, 108-unit mixed-use recently completed building at 545 North Broad Street in Poplar, Lower North Philadelphia. The development is located rises on the east side of the street, spanning a lot bordered by Brandywine Street to the south and Green Street to the north. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Elk Street Management, the development spans 152,635 square feet, a figure that includes 11,130 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The building features a roof deck and parking for 31 cars and 50 bicycles. Permits list the Daniel J. Keating Company as the contractor and specify a construction cost of $20 million.
Arturo Sandoval closes a summer beach series with 'Rhythm & Soul'
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Two men injured after shooting outside house party in North Philadelphia
Two men are in the hospital after a shooting outside of a house party in North Philadelphia.It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday on the 3100 block of North Judson Street.According to police, the victims say they were standing outside a shot-term rental property house party when a gunman came up and fired at least 16 shots.The two men were struck at least once. They were taken to the hospital where they are listed in stable condition.This is an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made.
The Final Stretch: Looking at the Phillies remaining 27 games and race to be crowned National League East Champions
The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (12-6, 2.74 ERA) to the mound for game three of four against the Braves tonight at The Bank. Atlanta will counter with Max Fried (8-7, 3.50) as the Major League Baseball schedule is set to roll into the month of September. The Phillies currently...
MLB teams come together in remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Everything stopped at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday night as fans and the Phillies observed a moment of silence for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, two brothers from a beloved hockey family who grew up cheering on Philly teams.MLB's tributes to the Gaudreaus — who were struck and killed while riding bicycles in rural Salem County, New Jersey on Thursday night — extended far beyond the Philadelphia region where they grew up, with teams across the league including the Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds also mourning the beloved athletes at their games...
Atlantic City, NJ Police: Two Wounded in Separate Shootings
The month of August, 2024 closed out with two more shootings in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Atlantic City Police Department is currently investigating two different shootings that both took place on the evening of Saturday, August 31, 2024 as follows:. On August 31, 2024, at 8:38 PM, patrol officers...
Gettysburg Staple, Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Cafe, Seeks New Ownership
After more than two decades of serving made-to-order meals in the heart of Gettysburg, Scott Hunt, the owner of Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Cafe, is looking to pass the torch as he plans to retire at the season’s end. Located at 61 Steinwehr Ave., the beloved local eatery has been a fixture in the community for 23 years, known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a menu that boasts Boardwalk-style fries, hearty cheese steaks, and succulent hamburgers.
Hundreds of vendors set up for annual Corn Festival
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The annual Corn Festival was held Saturday in Shippensburg. It’s held every year on the last Saturday in August. The event brings together the entire community. “I think it’s a tradition,” Michael Smith, President of the Shippensburg Corn Festival, said. “People come back when...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Here’s how many terminally ill N.J. residents ended their lives using aid in dying law
Five years after the Medical Aid in Dying law took effect in New Jersey, giving terminally ill residents access to prescription drugs to end their lives, 287 people have used it to die, including 101 last year, according to the state Health Department. The vast majority of people who used...
A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail has been rated one of the most beautiful trails in the state. The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is...
Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park vote to authorize strike
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia have voted to authorize a strike ahead of Labor Day. The union representing Aramark food service and retail workers, Unite Here Local 274, said 83% of workers voted in favor of a strike on Sunday.The union said Aramark workers at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, have also started casting ballots to authorize a strike. The workers will continue to cast ballots throughout the week and the results will be announced on Friday, according to the union. Earlier this year, Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center,...
People from all over head to Presque Isle for Labor Day weekend
What better way to spend Labor Day weekend than a trip to Erie’s famous state park?. Hundreds flocked to the beaches of Presque Isle Sunday to celebrate the three-day weekend. Some travelers outside of Erie also made the trek to the peninsula to lay in the sand, go for...
North Philadelphia motorcycle crash leaves person dead, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A motorcycle crash in North Philadelphia on Sunday morning left a person dead, police said. The crash happened at the North Broad and Blavis streets intersection at around 4:45 a.m.Police said witnesses saw a person driving a 2008 blue Suzuki GSX650 motorcycle southbound on North Broad Street at a high rate of speed. The 33-year-old driver then lost control of the motorcycle and "struck the ground," according to police. The 33-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by medics, police said. The crash is under investigation. Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact PPD's Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180.
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