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Massive FriendsWithYou Sculpture Coming to the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Philadelphia’s premier curatorial collective Group X and the Philadelphia Navy Yard, managed by PIDC,are proud to announce their seventh annual public art installation at the Navy Yard, Seated Little Cloud, a 35-foot tall outdoor art installation from world renowned Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist duo FriendsWithYou. From Thursday, September 5th through the end of the month, the installation will be on display in Crescent Park, just past the campus’ main entrance on Broad Street. The artwork will be open to the public Monday through Sunday, from sunup to sundown, and free for all to view and experience.
Local breakdancers prepare for Red Bull BC One competition at Philadelphia City Hall
Local breakdancers are getting pumped up for one of the biggest competitions in the region.The Red Bull BC One is coming to the City Hall in Philadelphia next week.On September 7, top breakers from across the U.S. will come together for one-on-one competitions.To RSVP for the event or to learn more, visit redbull.com.Action News Photojournalist Todd Haas has a preview from the man who is hosting the event.
Philadelphia postpartum health organization empowers Black mothers
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There's a community based organization in Philadelphia designed to support Black and Brown mothers and improve breastfeeding rates. The CDC says Black moms are less likely to breastfeed their babies, compared to white moms and have more health issues.Now a group called CocoLife aims to change that trend.Eroleen Watkins and her 3-month-old baby Miles, talk to a doula about postpartum health.They're together in Germantown through a maternal resource platform called CocoLife."The rates of disparity the for mortality and morbidity for our Black moms and babies are astronomical," the creator of CocoLife Alexia Doumbouya said.Doumbouya created CocoLife to...
Pro-Palestine protests at LSU not likely to go away anytime soon
The first week of class at LSU was marked by the first pro-Palestine protest of the semester, with three students being led by police out of a Faculty Senate meeting they interrupted Tuesday. The students, who represented Students for a Democratic Society, were protesting the senate’s denial of their request to comment on a resolution […]
Man wanted after smashing the windshields of multiple vehicles in Center City
Philadelphia police are searching for a man they said smashed the windshields of several vehicles in Center City on Tuesday. According to police, around 2:30 p.m., the suspect was seen smashing windshields on the 900 and 1000 blocks of Spruce St. Video released by the Philadelphia Police Department shows the...
Freshwater mussels are back in the Delaware River,”marks a significant milestone”
The Delaware River in Philadelphia has always had a bad rap of not being the cleanest part of the city, well despite the water’s murky color, new life is thriving inside. According to a survey conducted by the Discovery Center, Aquatic Research and Restoration Center (ARRC), Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Pennypack Environmental Center, and Riverfront North Partnership […]
Man in critical condition after being shot at, set on fire in West Philadelphia
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was set on fire Wednesday morning in West Philadelphia.Police were called to the 5400 block of Lansdowne Avenue around 10:36 a.m. for a report of a person screaming.Authorities say the 40-year-old victim was shot at by a man, and then a woman set him on fire.The suspects, a 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were taken into custody.The victim is being treated at Jefferson University Hospital for burns to his body.The names of those involved have not been released.The circumstances of this incident remain under investigation.
Swarm of bees found in high school classrooms could lead to even bigger discovery
LANSDALE. Pa. - There’s quite the sticky situation at North Penn High School that people are buzzing about. The school district sent out the following statement:. "Monday, August 26th, before the start of the school year, honey bees were found in two classrooms at North Penn High School. It was determined that the honey bees entered exterior weep holes and built a hive in the cavity between the interior block wall and exterior brick of the building. The bees then found their way into the two classrooms through the ceiling."
Pleasant Valley senior sets course record at Allentown Municipal
KRESGEVILLE, Pa. — Senior year is off to an unprecedented start for Pleasant Valley golfer, Lydon Patascher. “With the way I'm playing right now, I feel like I'm the best player in the world,” said Patascher. The 17-year-old shot 60 at Allentown Municipal, setting a course record. The...
See Birds of Prey in Nazareth
The Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division will sponsor a live Birds of Prey program on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Gracedale Gardens in Nazareth. The Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division will sponsor a live Birds of Prey program on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Gracedale Gardens in Nazareth.
Smokey Bear gets 80th birthday party at Mont Alto State Park
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Mont Alto State Park to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially “born” Aug. 9, 1944, when the USDA Forest Service and Ad Council developed the symbol for forest fire prevention. Since then, Smokey has...
Officials and Advocates Discuss Solutions for Affordable Housing Challenges in Chester County
Advocates of housing recently met with local, county, and state elected officials at the third annual Affordable Housing Summit in West Chester to discuss ways forward to enable residents to find affordable places to live, writes Michael P. Rellahan for The Daily Local News. “We live in a very progressive...
First West Chester Fire Company Celebrates 225 Years of Service
WEST CHESTER, PA — The First West Chester Fire Company, Chester County’s oldest fire company and one of the longest-serving volunteer fire companies nationwide, is commemorating its 225th anniversary. To mark this historic milestone, the company is hosting a community block party on Wednesday, September 4th, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The festivities will take place on Church Street between Gay Street and Market Street, the site of their original firehouse, now Slow Hand Restaurant.
River Hawks Welcome LSU and Rhode Island to Cushing Field
LOWELL, Mass. – The UMass Lowell women's soccer team (1-2-0) returns home to host the LSU Tigers of the SEC and the Rhode Island Rams of the Atlantic 10. The River Hawks will first face the Tigers on Thursday, August 29 with kickoff set for 6 p.m. on Community Night. Next, Rhode Island travels to Lowell on Sunday, September 1 to take on UMass Lowell at 3 p.m.
Philly Second Alarmers proudly serve first responders for over 100 years
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — "Anytime, anywhere," is the heart behind the Philadelphia Second Alarmers' and its mission to care for the city's finest."I don't think there's many organizations in the city that have 100 years legacy," said Chief Chris Gowen with the Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association.Gowen has led the PSAA for just over a year and a half. Like many of his 45 volunteers, he is a retired firefighter."At the time we only responded to anything above two alarms, now we respond to every single house fire that goes on out there," said Gowen.Since 1921, the Second Alarmers has made sure...
Manyunk Welcome Center officially opens today
What started as a dream in 2016, the Manayunk Welcome Center has officially come to real life and is having its grand opening today! As a long-time dream of the Manayunk Development Corporation and the Manayunk Special Services District, the brand new, four-story building is which will serve as the headquarters for MDC and MSSD […]
Suspect charged after woman shot during dispute in parking lot of Rhawnhurst bank
Police have charged a man who they say shot a woman during a dispute in the parking lot of a Wells Fargo bank in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia.Ronald Kling, 26, of the 2700 block of Lardner Street, is charged with aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime and related offenses.Police say the victim, a 61-year-old woman, was shot around 9 a.m. Monday in the 7300 block of Bustleton Ave.According to a friend of the victim, who witnessed the incident, the victim had parked her car but then got into a dispute with a woman parked next to her.The witness said there was an argument over whether the victim's car door hit the other woman's vehicle.It was during that argument that, the witness says, a man inside the other car pointed a gun at the victim's chest and then shot her in the right thigh.She was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital in stable condition.
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