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Sports Play by Play Camp at MCM Prepares Future Broadcasters
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) was the place to be this week for young, aspiring sportscasters. 45 kids ages 10-18 came to MCM for a Play-by-Play Sports Broadcasting Camp, the nation’s largest such camp according to Neil Hartman who was a longtime sportscaster in Philadelphia now the camp director. Hartman shared his favorite part of the camp with MCM.
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Court battle continues for University of the Arts employees still waiting for their final paychecks
Employees left jobless by last month’s sudden closure of the University of the Arts are continuing the legal push for their final paychecks. They say the school violated federal law by failing to give them 60 days’ notice before it closed.
Greater Philadelphia Film Office Pushes for Increased Film Tax Credits
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is doubling down on its efforts to advocate for increased funding in the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program. The recently passed 2024-25 Pennsylvania state budget did not include any additional funds, raising concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film and production work.
PCOM Georgia Holds Opportunities Academy To Inspire Local High School Students
Area high school students gather on stage during the PCOM Georgia Opportunities Academy. PCOM Georgia recently hosted its annual Opportunities Academy, a week-long enrichment program designed to inspire high school students from traditionally underrepresented groups who are interested in studying health care and medicine. “Serving as a lead mentor for...
Wistar Institute opens research center dedicated to finding an HIV cure
The Wistar Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to biomedical research, is investing $24 million to advance its efforts to identify a cure for HIV. Part of the goal in creating a center at a second Philadelphia campus is to find a vaccine to immunize against the virus or a way to eradicate the virus once people have contracted it – or both, said Dr. Dario Altieri, Wistar's president and CEO.
CCC Celebrates First Surgical Technology Pinning Ceremony
Camden County College held its first Surgical Technology Pinning Ceremony as a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) on July 16 at the Blackwood Campus. 16 graduates were recognized, and are now eligible to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technologist certification. This certification is widely recognized as the gold standard of the surgical technology profession.
Philadelphia Police Appeal for Help in Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Amor Hartsfield
The Philadelphia Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the community in the urgent search for Amor Hartsfield, a 14-year-old girl reported missing since July 15. According to the police, Amor was last seen on her home, the 2200 block of South Beechwood Street, at about 6:13 p.m. Described as...
Centre Square firefighting brothers transfer volunteer skills to their careers
WHITPAIN — Volunteering at Centre Square Fire Company helps members achieve their career goals no matter what profession they work in. Brothers Tom and Matt Kozeniewski, ages 34 and 26, have volunteered together at Centre Square Fire Company for the past 10 years. The skills they utilize volunteering are transferable to both Tom’s career in IT and Matt’s career in teaching.
Legacy Brokers $4 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Metro Philadelphia
Willingboro, N.J. — Legacy Realty Group Advisors has brokered the $4 million sale of Kennedy Plaza, a shopping center located in Willingboro, roughly 20 miles outside Philadelphia. A grocery store anchors the property, which totals 58,900 square feet. Jacob Baruch, Jonah Warshaw and Ari Warshaw of Legacy represented the buyer in the transaction. Blaine Foreman of Metro Commercial represented the seller.
Man, 67, shot woman after argument in North Philadelphia, police say
A 67-year-old man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old woman in North Philadelphia last week.Police say the suspect, Jerome Edens, turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday.The shooting happened July 9 on the 2100 block of North Camac Street.Edens and the victim, Rasheedah Lane, were reportedly arguing when he shot her.She was taken to the hospital and later died of her injuries.Edens is facing several charges including murder and tampering with evidence.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Another jet ski abandoned on Philly street with same name written on its side
PHILADELPHIA - More questions arise as the mystery of Philadelphia's abandoned jet skis deepens. A second jet ski was dumped illegally on North 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue in the city's northern section. The unusual discovery comes just two weeks after a different jet ski was abandoned on the same...
Dog dies at groomer in South Jersey; business owner facing drug charges
The owner of a pet grooming business is facing drug charges after authorities responded to reports of a dog death last week in Gloucester County.According to Woodbury police, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. on July 12 to K9 Kingdom.Ashley Jenkins says her family's 3-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix named Harley was dropped off at her regular grooming appointment. It's a spot she had been before.But the family's life changed in an instant when the business owner, Trevor Hunt, called to say the dog died in his care."(He said) that she had just suddenly passed and that her heart just...
Severe Storms Ravage Philadelphia and Wilmington, Injuring Residents and Leaving Thousands Powerless
Philadelphia faced severe weather challenges as storm systems swept through the region yesterday, leaving a wake of destruction and thousands without power. According to reports from FOX29, the storms escalated quickly in the late afternoon, moving from the Lehigh Valley south and east, marked by damaging winds, intense lightning, and heavy rainfall. The weather conditions caused widespread damage, with early reports around 5:15 p.m. indicating numerous trees and wires down in upper Bucks County. One report detailed a tree toppling onto a fire chief’s vehicle, resulting in it overturning and the firefighter sustaining injuries.
Trenton Young Professionals Network to Host Roundtable for Startups & Entrepreneurs
TRENTON, NJ – A roundtable geared towards start-ups and early stage entrepreneurs, educating business owners on government programs and opportunities which may help them to jump start their businesses set to be hosted by the Trenton Young Professionals Network will see the support of the Mercer County Department of Economic Development and the Mercer County Office of Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs The free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th and be held at Much Better Studios in downtown Trenton.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “When I was elected, we committed Mercer County...
Pools of mosquitoes with West Nile virus exterminated in Delaware County
Several pools of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were discovered and treated across Delaware County this month. Officials say residents should take action in mitigation, but there is no need for alarm.
Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery of Brinks Truck in Chester, Authorities Urge Public Assistance
Delaware County authorities are currently seeking two armed individuals in connection with a brazen midday robbery of a Brinks armored truck in Chester, officials confirmed. The incident occurred near an AutoZone store on 9th Avenue and the Avenue of the States around 12:15 p.m., as reported by CBS News Philadelphia. The suspects, wielding long guns, allegedly assaulted the truck's driver, making off not only with an undisclosed sum of money but also the driver's firearm.
Car crashes into fire station in Marcus Hook, Delaware County
A driver was hurt after crashing into a fire station in Marcus Hook, Delaware County.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the fire station on 10th Street near Penn Avenue.Police say the driver sped across the lawn and knocked over the flag pole before the car finally hit the building.No firefighters were hurt.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.So far there has been no word on whether the driver will be charged.
Popular Chicken Joint Replacing Pep Boys In Gloucester County Town
Raising Cane's, which has over 600 locations, will be opening soon in Washington Township at the site of a former Pep Boy's at Black Horse Pike near Ganttown Road. Demolition crews are at the site demolishing the old Pep Boys building, Washington Township police said. Raising Cane's Garden State locations...
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