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First annual Pittiefest offers discounted pitbull adoptions at SPCA shelters
Danville, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA hopes to start a new summer tradition with its first Pittiefest — a time to clear the stigma around pitbulls and encourage adopting them as pets. The event features a special $5 adoption fee for classic pitties from July 16 through Aug. 11. Participating shelters are PSPCA's Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville, Lancaster, and Main Line Animal Rescue. ...
Law Department to Host Its 30th Annual Life in the Big City CLE Conference
This year, the Law Department will host its 30th Annual two-day CLE Conference, Life in the Big City, during which attorneys are invited to complete their CLE credit requirement through a series of courses planned and presented by their colleagues*. This is a unique opportunity provided to Law Department attorneys to complete their requirements free-of-charge.
Philadelphia Zoo Bringing Back Popular Summer Event
Summer is in full swing, the Philadelphia Zoo is bringing back a very popular summer event. Philadelphia is so fortunate to have this great zoo right in our backyard, as well as events like these. Philadelphia Zoo: The Popular Summer Ale Festival is Back. The Philadelphia Zoo has announced that...
Jezabel’s: Local chef brings the heat to West Philly
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. Everything that chef-restaurateur Jezabel Carenga does has an air of elegance. The chef-restaurateur has expanded her intimate, self-named bakery and tea house, Jezabel’s, into one that is renowned for selling rustic, fire-baked empanadas....
Parks & Rec draws teams for 2024 Philadelphia international unity cup’s women’s tournament
PHILADELPHIA. –Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson announced today that teams have been drawn for the 2024 Philadelphia International Unity Cup Women’s Tournament. The draw took place at FDR Park in South Philadelphia. This is the second year that the women’s tournament will be a part of...
South Philly Residents Reel After 19 Vehicles Vandalized, Police Continue Hunt for Suspects
The Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating a string of vehicular vandalism that took place late Sunday night on Washington Avenue. As reported by FOX 29, over a dozen cars, specifically nineteen in total, experienced broken windows and were ransacked, with several items stolen from inside. The incidents are believed to have occurred between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. along the 1600 to 1800 blocks.
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Rothman's 'hub-and-spoke' model pays dividends
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute expanded into Florida in 2020 through its partnership with AdventHealth and plans to accelerate growth in one of the most competitive markets for orthopedics in the coming years. Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is a 53-hospital system with locations across nine states. Thirty of its hospitals are...
University City outdoor summer concert series to return in August
University City District’s popular summer concert series is set to return next month after a few years’ hiatus and will be held at two new locations. The University City Summer Series features family-friendly evenings of free entertainment at standout public spaces in the neighborhood. This year, UCD is...
Punish parents for raising rampaging teens, NJ lawmakers say
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — State lawmakers want to put laws on the books to prosecute teens who bring violence to family events and to hold their parents accountable for raising a bad egg. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, D-Camden, says his peers were inspired to crack down on rowdy teens after a...
Possible great white shark sighting miles off Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Out in the Atlantic, near Atlantic City, photos show what appears to be a large shark. Pearson’s Pursuit Inshore Fishing were fishing over the weekend. They ventured out to the Sea Isle Ridge, about 22 miles from the Atlantic City shoreline. While looking for various...
'I will die if I wait': Inside a mom's long, traumatic road to recovery after she was pinned by vehicle
FISHTOWN - A Fishtown mother of two nearly lost her life this past Memorial Day weekend after a driver hit and pinned her under a car. She is speaking out about her long road to recovery. "Terrifying. Scary," Sabrina Anwar stated, of her ordeal. It was at the intersection of...
Police search for meat thieves who made off with $15,000 worth of beef
Police are investigating a rash of thefts and robberies across the city they say have targeted cargo trucks carrying meat. Investigators count nine such robberies and two attempts since June 26.
6ABC’s Action News’ Adam Joseph tweets that Conshohocken took storm on the chin. Power out across the area
The storm that passed through the area on Tuesday evening has knocked out the power across the region. Conshohocken took the storm on the chin according to 6ABC Action News’ Senior Meteorologist Adam Joseph. In Conshohocken, the two largest outages can be found on the westside off Wood Street...
More than hot dogs: fulfilling jobs and prosperity building in Delaware
Wilmington-based entrepreneur Antinette Watson is proud to be known for having “the best grilled dogs in the city – period.” Yet her efforts through The Stand De, a chain of mobile food carts that she launched in 2018, are about more than delivering a delicious bite to eat.
New Castle County Governor’s Task Force Arrest Man for Drug Charges at Wilmington Motel
Delaware State Police arrested 65-year-old Lary Watson of Wilmington, Delaware, for drug charges following a search warrant at a motel in Wilmington on Thursday. On July 11, 2024, at approximately […] The post New Castle County Governor’s Task Force Arrest Man for Drug Charges at Wilmington Motel appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
People's Settlement Association breaks ground on new community center, remodel and expansion
The People’s Settlement Association breaks ground on their community center remodel and expansion. The longstanding community organization on the Eastside of Wilmington offers an array of comprehensive social services for all ages. The building will be completely gutted and remodeled with new stairwells, elevators, classrooms, daycare centers, and office...
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