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Abington hiring Township Manager, Chief Operator among other positions
Abington Township is hiring a full-time Township Manager and a Chief Operator with the Wastewater Department among other open positions. For details and to apply, you can click here. For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here....
Philadelphia Mayor Expresses Grief Over Fatal Traffic Incidents, Advocates for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker expressed her deep sorrow following a series of fatal car accidents involving a bicyclist and two pedestrians across Philadelphia. The incidents, which transpired last evening in Center City, Kensington, and East Germantown, resulted in two fatalities and left one individual in a critical condition. "Every death caused by a vehicle in Philadelphia is a tragedy," Mayor Parker stated, as per an official statement on the City of Philadelphia's website.
4 women from Cheltenham, Abington & Upper Moreland named to Montgomery County Commission for Women
Shareese Nelson and Zoraida Cordero of Cheltenham, Melissa Osborne of Upper Moreland and Marquita Bolden of Abington have each been named to the Montgomery County Commission for Women, a body of 21 appointees who advise county officials on women’s issues under two-year terms. From their Mission Statement:. The Montgomery...
Philadelphia Department of Prisons Suspends Visits Amidst Global IT Outage
In a stark reminder of our reliance on technology, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons has been forced to cancel all visits to its facilities. The suspension comes in the wake of a significant IT outage that has rippled across systems worldwide, affecting the Department's operations. An announcement posted on the City of Philadelphia yesterday details the disruption, stating, "Due to a worldwide IT issue impacting our computer systems, all visits to Philadelphia Department of Prisons facilities are canceled until further notice." The Department has apologized for the inconvenience this may cause to both inmates and their loved ones.
Philadelphia city officials say there's still work to do after global IT outage
The overnight IT outage is impacting potentially millions of people worldwide, including many in the Philadelphia region.Still, city officials were breathing a collective sigh of relief on Friday given that the situation could have been much worse.But there was still a lot of work to do to bring city systems back online, and that work isn't over yet."We're going to keep at this until every computer system, every laptop, and every component of our IT apparatus are working exactly the way that they should," Mayor Cherelle Parker said. "That's the City of Philadelphia way."In the early morning hours the Philadelphia...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
Flash flood warning affecting Philadelphia County until early Monday
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:59 p.m. in effect until Monday at midnight for Philadelphia County. "At 7:59 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," explains the weather service. "Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low-lying areas."
What’s the Plan, Cherelle?
Six months in, and Cherelle Parker has demonstrated the difference a mayor can make, no? She’s as upbeat and inspirational an orator as we’ve had, which makes a palpable change. We’ve gone from a sad sack town with a discernible heaviness in the air, to one with a pep in her step. How about this ad that dropped recently for her Clean & Green initiative? This is what leadership in a city can do — make you feel you’re walking lighter, because you’re called to a project beyond your own tired self.
Power outages linger several days after severe weather in Philadelphia region
More than 1,700 PECO customers in the Delaware Valley were still without power Friday night after severe weather earlier in the week.PECO told Action News it expects to have nearly all customers restored by the end of the day Friday, with a handful of customers being restored Saturday.PECO said its crews were managing "major tree and infrastructure damage" following two rounds of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday nights that brought damaging winds and heavy rain.The weather led to power problems throughout the region, especially in Chester County.READ MORE: Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during stormHistoric black...
Doylestown’s Summer Concert Series Will Feature Dance Hits from the ‘70s
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A ‘70s dance band promises to get everyone onto the dance floor when it takes the stage on July 24 at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series. The Discoteks specialize in disco and Motown hits and play songs like “The Hustle,” Le Freak” by Chic, “Dancing Queen” by Abba and “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees. The band regularly tours the East Coast with its brand of retro dance music.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All shows are free and start at 7 p.m. at the...
Bensalem Twp Fire Rescue Secures FEMA Grant to Enhance Firefighter Safety
Bensalem Township Fire Rescue announced the township has been awarded a $132,727.27 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant will allow the department to upgrade our aging Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), essential equipment that ensures firefighter safety in hazardous environments. SCBA, commonly referred...
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Packs Borough Streets with Nearly 30,000 People
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A record number of people packed the streets of Doylestown on Saturday night to get a glimpse of the 500-plus vehicles gathered for the Doylestown at Dusk Car Show. People walking the show could be heard commenting on just how many people attended this year’s car show. Event Chair Helen Amelsberg noted that while police estimated that this year’s event drew about 30,000 people, topping the estimated attendance of 25,000 for the 2023 show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Amelsberg said cooler temperatures after the recent heatwave probably helped boost attendance, but she...
Don’t Miss The Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA
If you love peaches (even if you don't) you won't want to miss the annual Peach Festival at Peddler's Village. Peddler's Village Peach Festival is August 3rd & 4th. It's happening Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th from 11am - 6pm each day. There will be fresh peaches galore,...
Philadelphia's Kensington Caucus Convenes to Tackle Opioid Addiction Hurdles
As trenches run deep in the battle against opioid addiction in Kensington, Philadelphia officials seek to bridge the access chasm to critical addiction services. The Kensington Caucus, a dedicated contingent of city leaders, has convened for an in-depth session spanning nearly four hours in what appears to be an earnest push for change. Engaging with medical experts, community figureheads, and the voices of local residents, they aim to meticulously dismantle the barriers that stand between the struggling and the support they desperately need. "This is a problem that has grown and has become what it is over the course of the last 15, 20 years," Councilmember Quetcy Lozada told NBC Philadelphia. "It’s going to take us time."
Confusion Remains Around Treatment Beds for Those Suffering from Addiction
Philadelphia City Council’s Special Committee on Kensington met on Thrusday, July 18th 2024, to hear testimony regarding access to treatment beds in the Kensington area. The Committee, chaired by Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, heard testimony from providers, administration officials, and other experts on what appears to be a system complicated by communication and technical issues.
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