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Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
Philadelphia Police Appeal to Public in Urgent Search for Missing Man Bradley Wood
The Philadelphia Police Department is earnestly seeking the assistance of the community to help find Bradley Wood, a resident reported missing in the city's 26th District. Wood, whose whereabouts became a concern after he was last seen on the evening of July 14, has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance on the 3xx block of W. Berks St around 6:00 p.m., according to the Police Department's blotter. Described as a 5’4″ tall, 160-pound male with blue eyes and a bald head. He was last seen attired in an unassuming black T-shirt, blue ripped jeans, and red, black, or white Nike sneakers.
‘Diaper Crew' steals hundreds of diapers from Philly stores, police say
Philadelphia police arrested members of a "diaper crew" who they say stole hundreds of diapers and other items from Family Dollar, Dollar General and Rite Aid stores throughout the city. Daquan Johnson, 26, is charged with receiving stolen property and retail theft. Byron Jordan-Prince, 23, is charged with receiving stolen...
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speak on Kamala Harris endorsements
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke Friday morning as the Philadelphia Building Trades as the announced their endorsement of Harris for president.
‘Historic venue’ to serve as space for education-based microbrewery
Moorestown council approved an ordinance to permit breweries, distilleries and winery salerooms in town in 2021. Fast forward to February of this year, when the Community House of Moorestown, Rowan College at Burlington County and King’s Road Brewing Company in Haddonfield announced plans to launch New Jersey’s first education-based microbrewery at the Community House.
Aaliyah Chavez impresses LSU and South Carolina, others make headlines at Nike Tournament of Champions
The Nike Tournament of Champions has been a the meeting ground for elite coaches to get further acquainted with talented prospects. Although Chicago's McCormick Place was filled to the brim with college-ready, high school standouts, there were a few players who shined brighter than the other stars. Let's take a...
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...
New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million on $20 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to a Wawa turned in a wow of an experience for one New Jersey lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Thursday evening that someone recently won $1 million playing a $20 scratch-off ticket. The winning $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular Scratch-Off was sold at the Wawa on Spruce Avenue in...
Woman killed, person in custody following shooting in Kensington, police say
A person is in custody after Philadelphia police said they fatally shot a woman in Kensington early Friday morning. According to police, the shooting happened on the 3800 block of Kensington Ave around 5:54 a.m. The woman - identified as "Jane Doe" and approximately 30 years old - was shot...
Fulton to shutter 19 branches
Fulton Financial is closing 19 branches in southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and New York City three months after the bank’s emergency acquisition of failed Philadelphia lender Republic First Bank, a deal that deepened Fulton’s reach in the state’s largest market. Lancaster-based Fulton is closing 13 of its...
New PAFA exhibition shows off Drexel owned Atwater Kent Collection
A new exhibit drawing on 300 years of artifacts from Drexel University’s Atwater Kent Collection made its debut at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on Wednesday, July 18. “Philadelphia Revealed” presents a selection of the myriad local artifacts housed within the eclectic Atwater Kent Collection, as well...
Vegas man sent death threats to public officials in N.J., N.Y., elsewhere, feds say
A Nevada man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening federal officials and state employees in New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C. and Montana, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The indictment handed down by a Nevada grand jury on July 16 charged Spencer Christjencody...
New Philadelphia law aims to bring in more federal dollars to children’s and cancer hospitals
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A new Philadelphia law could help bring in more federal funding for local children’s hospitals and cancer hospitals that treat a high volume of patients with low income.
Santa announces the Philly Holiday Spectacular
Santa Claus made a stop in Philadelphia for Christmas in July to announce the “Philly Holiday Spectacular.” He also took pictures and sang holiday songs in front of city hall. The holiday show will be at the Kimmel Center on December 14th. Ticket for the show go on sale on Friday at nonamepops.org.
NJ Spotlight News: July 25, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. GOP and Democratic strategists size up changed election landscape. Interview: Julie Roginsky and Chris Russell on Biden withdrawal, Trump-Harris matchup. NJ voters...
New Jersey begins process to close two youth detention centers
Efforts to reimagine two youth correctional facilities in New Jersey are just getting underway as Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a working group to determine their future design and purpose on Thursday.
SEPTA shares renderings of new Market-Frankford Line trains: Find out when they’ll be on the tracks
PHILADELPHIA - SEPTA says it will replace the aging railcars on its Market-Frankford Line with a fleet of new trains set to hit the tracks by 2029. The transit authority announced Thursday that it awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. for 200 new railcars with an option for 40 more.
Philadelphia to Enjoy Sunny Weekend with Warm Temperatures, Possible Showers Expected Next Week
Philadelphia residents can expect a mostly sunny day ahead with temperatures set to rise near the 86-degree mark, the National Weather Service reports. With a gentle north wind clocking in at about 5 mph, the city's weather appears to be taking a mild turn, providing a welcome respite from any extreme conditions.
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