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Delaware County Community College Student Earns Full Tuition Scholarship to University of Pennsylvania
DCCC's Chloe Johnson leaps from community college to Ivy League with full-tuition scholarship to University of Pennsylvania. Chloe Johnson of Paoli is going straight from community college to the Ivy League. She has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will complete her bachelor’s degree.
Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during storm; outages, damage spread across Pa.
A massive and historic black oak tree in Layton Park, West Caln Township, was no match for Mother Nature on Tuesday night when storms uprooted it, blocking a roadway.A utility pole and street sign were taken down, and just yards away, another large tree -- albeit much smaller -- was also knocked over.The black oak dates back to the 1700s, according to locals.Across Chester County, residents saw power outages and cleanup is expected to take days to weeks.On Clearview Street, neighbors were checking out the damage that lined the block.Lenny and Patricia Smart had a huge tree uprooted in their...
Former CEO Sentenced for Fraud and Corruption
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Abdur Rahim Islam, the former CEO of Universal Community Homes (UCH) and Universal Education Companies (UEC), has been sentenced to 84 months in prison. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Islam’s sentence follows convictions on 18 counts of fraud, corruption, and tax charges.
Update: Excessive heat warning likely to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The threat of dangerous heat has ended," states the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these recommendations.
FFA chapter’s hard work on display at State Fair
CAMDEN, Del. — Caesar Rodney’s FFA Chapter will be well-represented at the Delaware State Fair, according to Chapter Advisor Mark Breeding, who is the fair’s 4th vice president and agricultural education/FFA Department Superintendent. Three FFA members who will be showing animals are Taylor Gooden, Mackenzie Cusick and...
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage
As school districts across the country continue to face teacher shortages, Universal Charter schools in Philadelphia has gotten creative with the launch of their Aspiring Teachers initiative.The goal is to fill classrooms with homegrown talent.Talent like Marissa Rivers, who was once a substitute teacher but is now permanently head of the class.This Fall, Rivers will be returning to Alcorn Universal Charter school as a full time teacher.She is the charter schools' first para professional to complete their Aspiring Teachers program, which is aimed at taking those in a secondary classroom roles who are already in the school system and footing the bill to get them certified.The program is in partnership with LaSalle University and is made possible through funding from Philadelphia works and other donors.Action News reporter Christie Ileto has the full story in the player above.
Eyehategod at Johnny Brenda’s on August 28th
New Orleans metal band Eyehategod are kicking off their Turn Troubled Tables tour next month, coming to Philadelphia on August 28th for an exciting performance at Johnny Brenda’s. The group’s music earned the title of sludge rock for its distinct low-end, slower sound compared to other metal groups, attracting...
An award-winning federal response to a sudden transportation disaster
Interstate 95 is a lifeline along the eastern end of the United States. When a bad truck accident knocked out a bridge near Philadelphia in 2023, a team from the Transportation Department orchestrated an effort that got it replaced in a week and a half. For their work, Tony Mento, Hari Kalla and Camille Otto of the Federal Highway Administration are finalists in this year’s Service to America Medals program. Ms. Otto is deputy administrator of the Pennsylvania division and she joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about their achievement.
Victims in massive apartment fire receiving help in effort to get back on their feet
The city and local organizations are continuing to help the nearly 50 people displaced from the massive apartment fire in Northeast Philadelphia as residents work to get back on their feet.
Danny Garcia is ready to embark on a new phase of his boxing life—promoting fights
Danny “Swift” Garcia is not done yet. Far from it, the 36-year-old former two-division world titlist says. But he has been boxing for about 30 years now. He does realize he is far closer to the end than his beginnings. It’s why starting Saturday Swift will be promoting...
Two men plead guilty to roles in fatal beating of soccer fan outside Pat's King of Steaks
Two men involved in a fatal brawl outside Pat's King of Steaks in 2021 each pleaded guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. The melee in South Philly happened after a soccer match at Subaru Park in Chester. Omar Arce, 35, and Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, were among a group...
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