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Glenside Fire Company competes at TFT Firefighter Championship Series, feat. by WHYY
Members of the Glenside Fire Company took part in the three-day regional TFT Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, described on their website as “The toughest two minutes in sports.”. The Northeast Regional Classic is being held from July 25-27 in a vacant Sam’s Club parking lot in Exton and includes...
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...
Grab a bite to eat before heading to the beach at Avalon Coffee Co.
If you’re planning to head down the shore this weekend and want to grab some coffee and a bite to eat before starting your suntanning and beach activities, we have the perfect place for you! PHL17’s Tyrone Sharper visited Avalon Coffee Co. to check out all their breakfast offerings. For more information and to check […]
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...
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.
One of N.J.’s largest school districts kept kids with disabilities out of the classroom, state says
Students with disabilities returning to Trenton Public Schools from youth detention centers faced barriers and delays to returning to the classroom that lasted from weeks to years, according to a state investigation. A report by the state Department of Education released earlier this week “substantiates and confirms” issues the advocacy...
Mayor Parker signs two public health bills to expand services to cancer centers and children’s hospitals
Philadelphia, PA – Mayor Parker has signed two new bills aiming to improve public health and quality of life in the city and did so at the St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital Thursday afternoon. These public health bills are targeting the most vulnerable neighborhoods, with one allowing the city’s Department of Public Health to open a […]
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.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Camp is a place where life-long friendships and memories are made. One Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.Instead of attending a typical summer camp, these girls look forward to having real conversations. Some of those conversations are around cyberbullying, managing the expectations of social media and even gun violence.It's part of "Mrs. Lanier Presents Girl Talk Mentoring." Last year, we spoke to Edwena Lanier and her daughter Aleemah, who co-authored the book "Let's Help the Bully," inspired by then-12-year-old Aleemah's personal story.Aleemah and her mother aren't...
Rename the Wells Fargo Center; New SEPTA car design; Cavan Sullivan at Temple | Morning roundup
Name that jawn: The Wells Fargo Center is getting a new name. The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal to the South Philly sports complex after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?. Should it celebrate a beloved Philly business that isn’t a corporate behemoth...
DA says driver was drunk when he hit and killed CHOP doctor on her bike
Just over one week after a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor was killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square, the District Attorney’s Office says they’ve charged the driver, who was drunk behind the wheel. 30-year-old pediatric oncology resident, Dr. Barbara Friedes, was killed while she was riding her bike home on July 17 in […]
SCORE Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Regional Pitch Competition
Small business owners will have an opportunity to pitch their product or service ideas to a panel of experts at a SCORE 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition. Are you ready to take your product or service to the next level?. This summer, be a part of SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition...
Ambler Savings Bank Empowers Local Businesses with Diverse Lending Options
Taqueria Cresta owner Mike Murphy, left, credits Ambler Savings Bank and Commercial Lending Officer Helen Graner, right, for the role they played in helping him secure an SBA loan. As it celebrates its 150th anniversary of reinvesting in the community and its citizens, Ambler Savings Bank remains a paradigm of...
South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
Pray Tell Wines, founded by South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso, in Oregon. If everything goes as planned, a new Philadelphia will open in August. South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Philadelphia pilot dies in plane crash near an air show in Wisconsin
A Philadelphia man was one of two victims of a deadly plane crash on Monday near a Wisconsin air show. The local sheriff’s office identified 37-year-old Sean Tommervik of Philadelphia and 32-year-old James Sullivan of Brooklyn as the victims. Deputies report that Tommervik owned the small aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the […]
Philadelphia Police are investigating a body found in the Delaware River
Police are investigating a body that was found in the Delaware River. Police report this happened in Torresdale, near the Lunden Avenue boat ramp. Officers responded around 3:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, and said they recovered the body of a man in his 40’s. They suspect foul play. “The way we found the body and what […]
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Entries being accepted for Burlington County 48th annual juried art show
Entries are being accepted for the Burlington County 48th Annual Juried Art Show. The show will feature selected works at the Annex Gallery from Oct. 17 through Jan. 4. Artists can submit up to three pieces for a $20 entry fee. Online registration is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The deadline for entries is Oct. 5, when all pieces must be dropped off at the Smithville Annex Gallery between noon and 4 p.m.
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