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These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options. The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub.
If You’re at the Jersey Shore, You’re Going to Get Flagged
Flags aren't in this idyllic Jersey shore beach scene but chances are you'll spot them dotting the landscape and at people's homes the next time you pay a visit to the shore. Delco pride finds its way to the Jersey Shore every summer when Delco flags go on display at the beach and at nearby summer homes.
6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
Heavy rain floods parts of South Jersey as Philadelphia residents contend with storms, humidity
Residents across the Delaware Valley faced downpours, thunderstorms, strong winds, and humid weather on Sunday.In South Jersey, relentless rain left parts of the area underwater.To avoid the high waters, one woman was seen using a paddle board to get her and two children through flooded streets.Heavy rain floods parts of South Jersey as Philadelphia residents brace storms, humidityIn Ocean City, 31st and Simpson streets were inundated.Another man was seen pushing water out of his vehicle after learning the hard way you cannot drive through high water, even in a truck.First responders were also on Interstate 76 in Camden after a...
Jefferson Abington cited for excessive force against a patient
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported today that surveyors issued Jefferson Abington Hospital an “immediate jeopardy warning” after determining a security guard used excessive force against a psychiatric patient on April 23. According to the story, the guard wrestled the patient to the ground and held down their head and...
Thousands ticketed in Philly crackdown on sidewalk parking and ADA violations
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. About a month and a half into an enhanced enforcement effort, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has ticketed thousands of drivers for parking on the sidewalk and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Union sues Philadelphia over requirement that city workers return to the office full time
A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees asked a judge Tuesday to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return to their offices full time as of July 15. The lawsuit, filed by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, claims the mandate violates its contract and will harm city workers. The union, which represents 6,000 administrative and supervisory employees, also filed an unfair-practices complaint with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board.Parker announced the mandate in May, saying she wanted to create a more visible and accessible government. The decision ended the city’s...
Parked vehicles with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia can now be ticketed
Philadelphia car owners with illegally tinted windows could be ticketed starting Monday.At Select Auto Glass Plus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section, they know the law when it comes to window tint.But the law is changing in the city.The new rule will target cars that are parked.In Pennsylvania, cars can have tint rated up to 70% Visible Light Transmittance - or VLT - in the side windows and rear windshield.This means vehicle windows must allow 70% of light to pass through."That's a very light tint," Fred Rivera, owner of Select Auto Glass Plus. "The Pennsylvania law has always been 70%,...
Jet ski abandoned over a year ago on busy Philly street finally collected after social media campaign
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia gave an update on its citywide cleaning program, saying it has cleaned more than 5,000 blocks since the program launched last month. But, one eyesore people in Callowhill say they’ve been dealing with for months in the form of an abandoned jet-ski, illegally dumped in a tow-away zone, right off the Vine Street Expressway. The mess hit social media and the city took quick action.
Someone Lives in a Real Live Hobbit House in Chester County and It’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. It’s an actual Hobbit House. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer &...
End of an Era as Villari’s Bar in Laurel Springs, NJ Closing After 26 Years
It's the end of an era for a popular bar in Camden County, New Jersey. Villari's By The Pike has just announced its closing for good. So, what's next for the space?. Goodness gracious, Villari's By The Pike. If you know, you know. I can't tell you how many times I closed THAT place when I was in my 20s. Tucked off Stone Road in Laurel Springs (a stone's throw from White Horse Pike), it was kind of like my 'secret' spot.
Howl at the Moon and Down Nightclub closing in Philly, effective July 1
On Monday, Howl at the Moon announced on social media that it will be closing its Philadelphia location which also houses its Down Nightclub effective July 1, 2024. The abrupt announcement comes after the establishment has been in Center City for more than a decade. Howl at the Moon posted...
Apartments in Philly Are Shrinking, Which Can Have a Major Impact on the City’s Demographics
The average size of a Philadelphia apartment is among the smallest in the nation, and that is a trend that will likely continue as even smaller apartments will get built. The average size of Philadelphia apartments are among the smallest in the nation, and are projected to become even smaller with the current pipeline of multifamily construction, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Doylestown YMCA Gets New Name and Another Merger
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The next time you drive by the YMCA in Doylestown, you may notice some changes. Starting on July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is officially known as the River Crossing YMCA. The organization includes the YMCAs in those two counties along with YMCA locations in Lehigh and Northampton counties that were previously part of the Greater Valley YMCA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new regional organization, which became official on Monday, has Bucks County locations in Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Newtown, Quakertown and Warminster. It has Lehigh County locations in...
Free July 4th Wawa Welcome America concert, fireworks. Here's how to watch
The biggest July 4th party in Philadelphia in the summer of 2024 takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a concert headlined by popstar Kesha and R&B star NE-YO before a fantastic fireworks show to wrap up 16 days of free Wawa Welcome America fun. Here is your guide to...
Philadelphia Zoo celebrates 150th anniversary
On Monday, the Philadelphia Zoo celebrated 150 years since they first opened their gates on July 1, 1874. On Monday, the Philadelphia Zoo celebrated 150 years since they first opened their gates on July 1, 1874. On Monday, the Philadelphia Zoo celebrated 150 years since they first opened their gates on July 1, 1874. On Monday, the Philadelphia Zoo celebrated 150 years since they first opened their gates on July 1, 1874. On Monday, the Philadelphia Zoo celebrated 150 years since they first opened their gates on July...
Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Carl Henderson has sports cards at his Havertown shop. Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards,. Fleer, a leading Olney factory for...
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