Folsom
LATEST NEWS
Free Parking at SEPTA Regional Rail Lots Coming to End
Free parking at SEPTA Regional Rail surface lots at Lansdale Station and Frankford and Norristown Transportation Centers will end Sept. 23. Free parking at SEPTA Regional Rail lots, both surface and garages, at Lansdale Station and the Frankford and Norristown Transportation Centers is scheduled to end on Sept, 23, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Man shot and killed on bicycle in South Philadelphia
A 25-year-old man is dead after an ambush shooting in South Philadelphia. This happened while he was riding his bike near 15th and Snyder Avenue. When officers got to the scene last night around 7:00 p.m., they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that investigators found at […]
Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
More school districts nationwide are banning cell phones – even some states are passing rules restricting smartphone use in classes. This summer, Pennsylvania passed a bill to pilot cell phone bans in schools and New Jersey and Delaware are also experimenting with more restrictive rules. But do cell-free classrooms improve learning, attention and mental health? Are there downsides to confiscating student devices?
Raw milk sold in Central Pennsylvania tests positive for E. coli
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to discard raw milk that tested positive for E. coli bacteria. According to the Department of Agriculture, consumers who purchased Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk between August 5 and August 12 should immediately discard it due to E. coli contamination. The […]
Radnor’s 6th annual Unity in the Community Aug. 25
RADNOR — Radnor residents are invited to a block party. Radnor officials are hosting the 6th annual Unity in Our Community Block Party on Highland Avenue in Wayne Aug. 25 between noon and 4 p.m. “This free event provides an opportunity to come out and celebrate the end of...
Philadelphia Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teenager Reminisce Brown from the 22nd District
The Philadelphia Police Department is currently seeking the public's help to locate 17-year-old Reminisce Brown, who has recently gone missing from the 22nd District. According to the information provided by the police, Brown was last seen on Tuesday, August 13, at around 8:00 a.m., in the vicinity of the 16XX block of North 15th Street. She hasn't been seen or heard from since that time.
Is my concert canceled? How venues, artists and local officials decide whether to cancel a show
PHILADELPHIA — Zach Bryan’s concert last week at Lincoln Financial Field saw Bryan take the stage an hour late due to torrential downpours forcing 60,000 fans to shelter. The storm may have put a damper on Bryan’s Philly tour stop if it weren’t for a surprise performance by Bruce Springsteen during the following night’s show.
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative and Navy Yard launch Management Assistant job training program for Philadelphia residents
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative is partnering with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) for a new Navy Yard Skills Initiative program, which will train Philadelphia residents for permanent, full-time, union careers with the Philadelphia division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The Management Assistant program seeks to connect Philadelphians...
Lawsuit Over Tweet Urging University to Fire Professor for Alleged "Racism, Sexism, and Transphobia" Can Go Forward
From Judge Jeffrey Schmehl's decision in Manco v. St. Joseph's University (E.D. Pa.):. On February 25, 2021, Loue tweeted at SJU as follows: "but are you gonna fire Greg Manco who has done nothing but contribute to a hostile learning environment with his racism, sexism, and transphobia??????" SJU responded to Loue's tweet by saying, "Saint Joseph's continues to strive to be a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community. The University acts quickly to investigate reports of bias, harassment, and other incidents. Plaintiff then alleges that "Loue was never a student of Dr. Manco and knew this tweet to be false."
Crumbl opens new store in Prices Corner Shopping Center
A new Crumbl store expects to sell 10,000 cookies this weekend when it opens in Prices Corner Shopping Center. It’s the third Crumbl store for partners Devin Acton, Nico Niccoli and Kyler Roney, who also own the franchises in Newark and Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. The Price’s Corner store expects to have a soft opening Thursday before its grand opening this ... Read More
New Jersey homicide suspect nabbed in Nanticoke
NANTICOKE, Pa. — A suspect in a homicide case out of Camden, New Jersey, is now behind bars after being found in Luzerne County. The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office says a juvenile was taken into custody in Nanticoke Wednesday morning. Officials say the suspect will be transported back...
Gerald Lee Roberts Convicted Of Raping Girl: Bucks DA
Gerald Lee Roberts was found guilty of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, and indecent assault of a person less than 13 years of age, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. He will be sentenced by Common...
Injured Phillies pitcher hits a speedbump during rehab
Like many other teams around Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies have had to endure some injuries over the course of the season. The injured list was relatively full up until the All-Star break, but since then the club has gotten a number of players back on the roster. One...
Christopher Yelverton Robbed 7-11 Store In Bucks County
Christopher Yelverton, 42 of Philadelphia, was charged with Robbery, Theft, Persons Not to Possess Firearms, Terrorist Threats, and related charges. Yelverton was being held in Bucks County Prison on $75,000 bail, according to court records. On May 2 at about 3 a.m., a man produced a note demanding money from...
‘You’re Lucky I Don’t… Beat You’: Viral Video Shows White Man Threatening Black Man In Park Who ‘Just Wanted to Go for a Run’
A video of a white man telling off a Black man in a racist outburst in New Jersey is making the rounds on social media. […] ‘You’re Lucky I Don’t… Beat You’: Viral Video Shows White Man Threatening Black Man In Park Who ‘Just Wanted to Go for a Run’
400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.