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Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
Breakfast establishment Schmear It has purchased dessert business Lil Pop Shop’s storefront at 44th and Spruce streets and has announced that the store will sell bagels and Lil Pop Shop's popsicles starting this fall. While Lil Pop Shop's popsicles are currently being sold at the West Philadelphia storefront, Schmear...
Mathison talks to FOX 55 about being drafted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Former Indiana Hoosiers and Homestead Spartans baseball star Carter Mathison is headed to the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The Phillies drafted Mathison 162nd overall during the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. As a freshman, Mathison broke Indiana’s freshman home run record with 19 homers...
More seasonable temps in Philadelphia Thursday, humidity starts to drop
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Showers and storms packed a punch late Wednesday evening, with frequent lightning, gusty winds and flash flooding for some areas. Now that the cold front has passed through, expect gradual clearing Thursday, with a return to sunshine and most importantly, seasonable temperatures.Thursday afternoon should bring us partly cloudy and sunny skies after a few spotty showers in the morning. Highs today will be around 86 in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.By tonight, low humidity arrives and we'll wake up Friday morning to a comfortable and refreshing air mass. It will still be...
Glass windows shattering at Center City apartments prompts lawsuit; resident speaks out
PHILADELPHIA - Residents of a high-rise in Center City are having a major problem after they say the windows keep falling out!. "It's right on the Schuylkill River trail. It’s a 10-minute walk to the hustle and bustle of Center City," said Sam Myers. He absolutely loved the unit he moved into mid-February of this year at Riverwalk Apartments in Center City.
Man standing on a corner hit by car and killed in Philadelphia, police say
A man is dead after being hit by a car in the Kensington section of Philadelphia on Wednesday evening, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. The crash happened on the corner of Frankford and East Allegheny avenues just after 7 p.m., police said. A black Toyota sedan...
Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis...
Jerome Edens Charged In Rasheedah Lane Murder: PPD
Jerome Edens, 67, surrendered to police on Tuesday, July 16, PPD wrote in a release. Lane was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the 2100 block of North Camac Street on July 9, according to officials. She was taken to Temple University Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries an hour later, authorities said.
Parolee Admits To Shooting Man During Planned Fistfight In Atlantic City, Prosecutors Say
Jawaun Yeoman, 27, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 16 to second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and first-degree unlawful possession of a handgun by a prior No Early Release Act felon. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced the guilty plea in a news release on Wednesday, July 17.
Troopers Confirm Bank Was Robbed On Tuesday
Delaware State Police have updated an incident that we first told you about on Tuesday. DSP is investigating a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon at the WSFS Bank in Wilmington. Officials said on July 16, 2024, at approximately 2:51 p.m., troopers responded to the WSFS Bank, located at 4601...
Police arrested this woman protesting at Sen. Carper's house. Why the case didn't stick
Wilmington government's latest attempt to target protesters who regularly shout outside the residences of Delaware's U.S. senators appears to have been built on confusion and misstatements by police and ended with a basic legal error by a city attorney working as a prosecutor. In March, a Baltimore woman protesting the ongoing death of...
Portion of Old Baltimore Pike to close in Iron Hill for construction this weekend
If you plan to drive in the Iron Hill area, you're going to want to find an alternative to Old Baltimore Pike. A portion of the roadway is scheduled to be closed this weekend for ongoing improvements to I-95, according to Newark Police. Westbound Old Baltimore Pike is scheduled to...
Emily Bissell Hospital could soon be reborn. Plans for the Hockessin area site
The long-abandoned Emily P. Bissell Hospital in Brandywine Springs might be on the brink of a new beginning. According to the fiscal year 2025 bond bill signed by Gov. John Carney on June 30, $18 million was authorized to renovate the hospital, which permanently closed its doors in 2015. ...
Jackowsky Earns Second NABC Honors Court Honor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Penn College senior Max Jackowsky (Garnet Valley, Pa.) was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, it was announced Wednesday. It was Jackowsky’s second time receiving the honor. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players who finished the 2023-24 year with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. The NABC’s academic awards include honorees from all levels of college basketball. Over 2,100 players earned spots on the NABC Honors Court. A full list of Honors Court recipients is available here . #0 Max Jackowsky G 6′…
Pa. company laying off 70 people
The Radian Group, a mortgage insurance company, is laying off approximately 70 people in Chester County. Radian Group Inc. filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry informing that state it is laying off the employees at 550 East Swedesford Road in Tredyffrin Township near Wayne.
Dover Police Warns About Use of Gel-Blaster Guns
The Dover Police Department is putting out an alert about a recent uptick in calls regarding juveniles using Gel-Blaster guns, commonly referred to as Orbeez, including “drive-by” style incidents. If your child owns one of these Orbeez guns, Dover PD asks that you monitor their use and talk to them about the associated risks from improper use and as well use of these toys in public.
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #10 QB, Braden Davis
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Braden Davis. Position: Quarterback (?)
Community Reacts to Smyrna School District's New No-Phone Policy
SMYRNA, Del.- Changes are on the horizon for Smyrna School District students this fall as a new policy will prohibit the use of cell phones during class time. Beginning in September, students across all grades will be required to place their phones, or any electronic devices, in designated areas while classes are in session.
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
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