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Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
đ· The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. đ Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
A $1,000 urine test? Comptroller says Bensalem lab overcharged NJ Medicaid by millions
A Bensalem-based laboratory overcharged New Jersey's Medicaid program by millions of dollars, including more than $1,000 to test urine for drugs, a test that it had charged others as little as $2.38 for, the New Jersey State Comptroller's office said Thursday. Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories should pay New Jersey $7.3 million...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it's a 76ers arena
PHILADELPHIA (AP) â Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s. Instead of 40,000 cheering fans, the squeals of young children now fill the playground at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School, which opened in 2007.
CAIR exploring legal action following arrest of Muslim woman in Philadelphia
This story originally appeared on 6abc. The Philadelphia Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations held a press conference Wednesday announcing possible legal action against both the Philadelphia and Temple police departments. âWeâre pursuing all legal options,â said CAIR Attorney Adam Attia. This follows the arrest of...
All elections are important, but none more so than this one | PennLive letters
I am an 81-year-old grandmother of elementary school-age children. I was born during WWll in Philadelphia, where my father helped build battleships at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Iâve followed every presidential election since 1960. All elections are important, but none more so than this one. While policies still matter,...
Activists call on Mayor Parker to do more to end illegal dumping
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Community activists held a rather satirical birthday party in North Philadelphia on Thursday to call for an end to what they claim is a vicious cycle of illegal trash dumping.Activists said while they appreciate Parker's clean and green initiatives, they want a permanent fix to what they call illegal dumpsites in the city.Last month, the Parker administration celebrated the completion of the mayor's One Philly, United City Citywide Cleaning Program. From June 3 through Aug. 30, city officials said they completed more than 61,000 quality-of-life services.Dozens of neighborhood activists gathered on the corner of 6th and Somerset...
This weekend in Philly: October 5 and 6 đ đđ»
This weekend (October 5 and 6) is set to be jampacked with events like Roxtoberfest, the Chestnut Hill Conservancyâs 7th Annual Night of Lights, a celebration of the Spooky Season with Halloween pop-up bars, Haunted houses, and Halloween events throughout the area, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or just [âŠ]
Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recently joined with the cityâs Department of Streets and federal representatives to celebrate the completion of the cityâs first major project to be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the reconstructed Montgomery Avenue Bridge. BIL money funded 80 percent of the $17 million bridge replacement project with Pennsylvania funding [âŠ] The post Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Overnight food truck market in Philadelphia's Fishtown section postponed
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The City of Philadelphia and Fishtown District announced the grand opening of the overnight food truck market has been put on hold for now. They posted on social media saying they regretfully announced the postponement of the grand opening.The food truck market was promoted as a pilot initiative with a rotation of food trucks, outdoor seating, arts, culture and entertainment that would open at 9 p.m. until the late-night hours Thursday to Sunday until Nov. 3.Following the postponement, the city and the Fishtown District said they will keep the public updated on future events and opportunities and...
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