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Pa. federal prison complex corrections officers say BOP wage scale unfair
ALLENWOOD, Pa. — Corrections officers at the Allenwood prison complex say the federal government’s pay scale is unfair and putting them at risk on the job. American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prisons Locals representatives at the three Allenwood prison facilities said the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offers varying pay scales at different prison facilities.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
$1M winning scratch-off ticket sold in Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million has been sold. The lottery announced on Tuesday the winning ticket was part of its Instant $1 million Jackpot Scratch-Off. It was sold at a Kwik Fill in Zelienople, Butler County, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Scratch-off prizes […]
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
Canine respiratory outbreak affecting Delaware animal shelters
The Delaware Division of Public Health is asking the public to make every effort to reunite stray dogs with their owners as animal shelters and rescues struggle to find space amid a severe respiratory illness outbreak. "The impact on local shelters from the outbreak is significant," a news release from...
Villanova Basketball: Why Wooga Poplar is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
The two seasons since Jay Wright’s retirement have not gone according to plan at Villanova. Wright rode a Hall of Fame career into the sunset after a Final Four run in 2022, but the Wildcats have been a .500 squad in their first two years led by Kyle Neptune. The Wildcats have taken a backseat in a league they long dominated, but could they work their way back into contention this upcoming season?
Farming Helps Chester County Veteran Transition Back to Civilian Life
For Melissa Harrop, an Army vet who was medically discharged, transitioning back to civilian life was not easy until she discovered farming. For Melissa Harrop, an Army veteran who was medically discharged after serving for four years, transitioning back to civilian life was not an easy task until she discovered farming, write Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher for the Lancaster Farming.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
ECU lefty reliever Erik Ritchie drafted in 19th round by Philadelphia Phillies
Make it six East Carolina baseball players selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Junior left-hander Erik Ritchie has been taken in the 19th round, with the 582nd overall pick, by the Philadelphia Phillies. Ritchie is the third ECU pitcher taken in this draft. The six draft picks mark...
Newark man born with cleft palate aims to use his story to inspire others
Born with a cleft lip and cleft palate, Sam Rosen was often bullied and stigmatized growing up. “Every single person I met growing up, I had to explain my face,” Rosen said. “It was never just like, ‘How you are? What’s your name? Where are you from?’ Most of the time it was like, ‘What’s on your lip? What happened to you? Was it an accident?’” This weekend, the 30-year-old...
Misisng Person Peth Kim from the 35th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing person Peth Kim. Peth was last seen July 16, 2024, at 8pm in the area of the 1xx block of W. Champlost St. Peth is 75 years-of-age, 5’3”, 100lbs, medium build, brown eyes black hair and was...
Severe storms leave thousands without power across the Philadelphia region
Severe weather across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night brought torrential rain, lightening, down trees and left thousands without power. As of early Wednesday morning, more than 106,000 customers were without power in Pennsylvania, 65,000 of those customers were in Chester County. Residents in Chester County told PHL17 that they’d resorted to clearing down trees […]
Celebrate fitness and fun at the 2024 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Philadelphia
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is the world’s largest corporate running event, taking place in 16 locations across eight countries and six continents. We are thrilled to announce that the Corporate Challenge will be returning to Philadelphia on Thursday, October 10, 2024, and Fairmount Park Conservancy is honored to once again be the proud beneficiary!
Philadelphia Mills Owner in Talks to Surrender Mall to Debtholders
Simon Property Group, Philadelphia Mills owner, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philly mall as $290 million loan comes due. Simon Property Group, the owner of Philadelphia Mills, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philadelphia mall after a loan on the property comes due, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
FEMA announces more than $2 million to help flood-prone Eastwick
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. When it rains, residents in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood start to panic. The nearby Cobbs Creek has a history of overflowing and flooding peoples’ homes. Over the years, residents have experienced property damage and the increased cost of flood insurance.
Former Philadelphia homicide detective found guilty of obstruction and perjury
Philadelphia, PA (WPHL) – A former Philadelphia homicide detective was found guilty of assaulting a suspect to obtain a confession, then lying about it in court. The ex-officer, James Pitts was charged with obstruction and perjury by a Philadelphia jury for abusing his position. Pitts was charged with assaulting then-suspect Obina Onyiah back in 2010 […]
Philly’s Black-led Youth Agricultural Programs Provide Various Enrichment Opportunities for Local Young People
Black-led youth agriculture programs in Philadelphia provide enrichment opportunities for youth considering careers in agriculture. Black-led youth agriculture programs in Philadelphia provide enrichment opportunities for young people considering career paths in agriculture, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. They help provide joyful experiences for kids and teens while also bolstering...
Medical Report: Could environmental toxins contribute to depression?
It is estimated that as many as 1 in 8 Americans will be diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. A new report links certain environmental toxins with the disorder. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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