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Dance instructor faces deportation in wake of Pa. college closure
With dreams of becoming an artist, Turkish-born dancer Su Güzey immigrated to the only U.S. city she had ever visited — Philadelphia. Güzey, now 33, moved to Philly in 2021 after being accepted into UArts’ MFA in dance. While pursuing her master’s degree, she began teaching as an adjunct assistant professor in the dance program, and performing in university-funded productions to help boost her resumé. She volunteered for several local productions and performed at the Philadelphia Fringe Fest.
Client’s tort claims against firm preempted by Bankruptcy Code
A Minnesota law firm filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition for nonpayment of $300,000 in legal fees. While its former client alleged state tort claims for filing the involuntary petition, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed on Aug. 13 that he was unable to prevail for not successfully appealing the bankruptcy court’s final order.
Popular Philadelphia arena will have to find new name soon
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love isn’t feeling the love from Wells Fargo, who announced plans to drop its long-running naming rights deal with the arena home to the Sixers and Flyers. The contract will end in August 2025, according to the Associated Press. The breakup with...
National Constitution Center to host 2024 presidential debate in September
PHILADELPHIA - The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will host a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in September. ABC News will host the 9 p.m event with David Muir and Lindsey Davis as moderators. It will be the first debate between Trump and Harris, who earned the...
$1000 Scholarship for Nursing Students Due: 9/1
Background: This scholarship helps nursing students by making college more affordable. It aims to inspire students to make a difference in healthcare and their communities. 🇺🇸 U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing nursing. Requirements:. 📝 400-600 word response to the prompt in the APPLY HERE link. Scholarship...
Solar Week: More solar, Cleaning Tacony Park & more
Happy Solar Week, Philly! Did you know over 3300 homes and businesses have switched to solar through Solarize Philly?. 60 Low and Middle-Income Families in the Philadelphia region can lease solar. Capital Good Fund, in partnership with Solarize and Philadelphia Green Capital Corp., has launched the Pennsylvania BRIGHT solar leasing pilot, announced during the Solar Week press conference on Monday. Through this program, 60 low and middle-income homeowners can lease solar systems with no upfront or maintenance costs, with an average of 20% savings on energy bills each month. The initiative, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and local partnerships, aims to reduce the energy burden on disadvantaged communities while expanding access to renewable energy.
Panera, P.J. Whelihan’s, District Taco and more add to their executive ranks
Mark Shambura has been named CMO of Panera Bread, leading all aspects of marketing, including brand building, digital and loyalty, product strategy and consumer insights. Shambura was previously CMO at Papa Johns, where he led the “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza” initiative. Before that, he was executive director at Chipotle, and his experience also includes MOD Pizza.
Drexel names assistant Boyle to replace Voelker as men’s coach
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/16/24 – From Press Release. Steve Boyle has been named the head coach of the Drexel Men’s Lacrosse program. The announcement was made by Drexel Vice President, Director of Athletics and Recreation Maisha Kelly. Boyle, who was named Interim Head Coach after Brian Voelker retired, is the seventh head coach in Drexel lacrosse history.
Harris, Trump campaigns ramp up ground game in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA – The push for Pennsylvania is in full swing and won't be coming to an end anytime soon. With just 82 days until Election Day, surrogates for the Harris-Walz campaign were in Brewerytown Thursday trying to keep the momentum going."We've got work to do. We've got to knock on doors. We've got to bring people out," State Sen. Sharif Street said.Democrats in the state are trying to capitalize on energy they say they've seen since Vice President Kamala Harris took over the top of the party's ticket. The Harris campaign said in a media release on Thursday it's seen...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court taking up case which could help free prisoners convicted of murder
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will soon consider whether to ban the sentence of life without parole for criminals who were convicted of murder but did not directly take a life. Under Pennsylvania law, a person involved in a deadly crime can be charged with murder if someone is killed, even if […]
Rise in Montco Democrats Could Sway Election
As City Democrats move out to Montco, Chester, and Bucks, red and purple districts are turning blue in the lead up to a contentious election. Montgomery County and the surrounding suburbs are seeing a surge in registered Democrats as the population increases, reports Katie Bernard and Assem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This surge could benefit Kamala Harris in November.
South Jersey health system pays big to settle claim of improper PPP loan
A South Jersey health system is paying $3.1 million to settle allegations that it improperly took a loan from the federal Paycheck Protection Program during the Covid era. The payment by Shore Medical Center goes primarily to the federal government, but includes $315,000 for a whistleblower, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for...
Driver Plunges Into Schuylkill River In Philly
At about 3:40 a.m., an unusual incident occurred at 1273 Kelly Drive in the 22nd District. Police and fire department personnel responded to a 911 call reporting that a black four-door sedan had been seen driving into the river. The vehicle was located; however, at press time no driver or...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Vice presidential nominee JD Vance speaks on veteran issues at Pennsylvania rally
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (WTAJ) — Vice presidential candidate JD Vance addressed a group of a few hundred veterans and republican party members in battleground state Pennsylvania Thursday, marking his first stop in western Pennsylvania since being named former president Donald Trump’s running mate. Vance spoke at VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, focusing […]
Missed Bruce Springsteen last night? Here’s where to buy tickets to see him Sunday and next week
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed last night at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Missed it? No worries - you can also see them there on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, or on Aug. 21 and Aug. 23 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The four concerts are those...
This week on WURD: Black mayors convening in Philadelphia, defining reparations for Black Philadelphians, advocating for renewable energy
Radio personality Al Butler spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD on Republican discourse surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ multiracial identity and how Former president Trump claims Harris “recently became Black.” Butler explained how Blackness is defined and intersected throughout the African diaspora. Rashaun Williams...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
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