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Fraternity mourns brother lost in fatal Kelly Drive Uber crash
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is remembering their brother Steven Moultrie."It was a devastating loss for us. Steven played a big part of our chapter," David Richardson, President of Nu Sigma Chapter said.Police said Moultrie was killed when his Uber driver made an illegal turn and crashed on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. "Steven marched to the beat of his own drum," Richardson said. "He has so many great memories with everybody that he comes in contact with. Steve was extremely unique."Police said the crash happened around 3:30 Thursday afternoon and an Uber driver in a black Nissan Altima...
ACLU condemns Temple’s stance on discipline for students involved in pro-Palestine protests
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization that defends constitutional rights of individuals, released a letter to Temple administrators on Aug. 15 admonishing Temple for taking disciplinary action against students for participating in the “Gaza Solidarity” encampment on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in May.
Water main break floods Manayunk streets; residents, business owners say its an all-too-common occurrence
Water began flooding all of Carson Street and parts of Cresson and Main streets a little before 2 p.m. Friday. The Water Department hasn’t given a reason for the break.
School District of Philadelphia ‘Ring the Bell’ at Phillies stadium to promote back to school efforts
As the familiar sound of ringing school bells fills the air, it signals one clear message: the start of a new school year is just around the corner. School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington joined several school board members which included President Reginald Streater, and Sarah-Ashley Andrews to welcome students back to school at their Ring the Bell event at Phillies Citizens Bank Park stadium on August 13.
3 suspects wanted for stealing license plate off Philadelphia police vehicle
Three suspects are being sought after authorities say a license plate was stolen from a Philadelphia Police Department vehicle.It happened Friday around 2:15 a.m. in Center City.Police say the marked police vehicle was parked on the 100 block of North 13th Street.Video captured two men and a woman allegedly involved in the theft.The suspects were last seen in a silver Acura with possible New Jersey tags.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
Property taxes are on the rise
The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear to put a strain on the wallet, Mayor Cherelle Parker along with city officials unveiled plans to expand outreach for key tax relief programs to mitigate the impact of revaluations on homeowners.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, the region’s leader for diverse performing arts and cultural events, announces its 2024–25 season. Offering more than 2,000 events every year, the lineup boasts a range of performances, including orchestral music, Broadway shows, jazz, comedy, contemporary dance, ballet, opera, rock, chamber music, and more. This season is the first to include performances in the newly rededicated Marian Anderson Hall.
25-year-old man gunned down at Philadelphia park
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was gunned down at a park on Friday night.It happened around 7:37 p.m. at the Tacony Creek Park located on the 700 block of East Olney Avenue in the city's Olney section.Police say a 25-year-old man was shot in the chest and torso. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital.Neighbors tell Action News they heard as many five gunshots go off.One woman said that her husband saw the wounded victim run across the street from the park, where he collapsed on the sidewalk in a pool of blood.No weapons were recovered at the scene.Police are still searching for the gunman.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Back to school: Find out how non-profit keeps teachers' classrooms supplied
FOLCROFT, Pa. - When it comes to back to school, it’s not just about getting the students ready, but the teachers as well. Making sure they have the supplies and resources they need is crucial. Fortunately, in Delaware County, there’s a non-profit doing just that. "Not all schools...
Women's Soccer Downs Drexel In Season Opener, 2-1
Behind a pair of first-half goals, the Saint Joseph's women's soccer team opened its 2024 season with a 2-1 victory over local rival Drexel on Friday evening at Sweeney Field. • St. Joe's rookie Gracie Salais gave the Hawks an early lead as she pounced on a rebound off a header by Nicole Everard to score her first collegiate goal and make it 1-0 at 6:11.
Controversial youth detention center opens in Montco on the grounds of a men’s prison
An announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services says the Southeast Youth Development Center “will increase [the state’s] capacity to treat delinquent youth” ordered to state facilities.
New state-of-the-art school in Overbrook gives hope to students
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — New beginnings and new possibilities in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood.Students, staff and faculty celebrated the new and improved Lewis College Cassidy Academics Plus School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday."This new school is a place where we will explore, discover and grow the leaders of tomorrow," said Principal Herman Douglas.The $62 million state-of-the-art facility is the first in the district to be built by a Black-owned construction company. It will soon welcome hundreds of students from grades kindergarten through 8th grade."Our scholars absolutely deserve this," said Tony Watlington, superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia.Parents, incoming students and...
CBS Philly investigates church permits to park in bike lanes
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Saturday marks one month since Dr. Barbara Friedes, a doctor at CHOP, was killed by a drunk driver while riding her bike in the designated bike lane on Spruce Street not far from Rittenhouse Square. In the weeks since her death, CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Liz Crawford has been researching the city's laws regarding bike lanes.For years, cyclists in Philadelphia have been pleading for protected bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets. Currently, the majority of the bike lanes consist of painted lines on pavement, but many cyclists want concrete barriers along the bike lane, something that might have saved Dr....
Storm Chasers visit to talk tornadoes, storm chasing experiences
Storm chasers Lou Ruh, Ed Sweeney and Maureen Alfieri talk with FOX 29 Weather Authority Meteorologist Drew Anderson about their storm chasing experiences and what it is like to see a tornado on the ground.
Katz Dean Amy Goldberg named chair of the American Board of Surgery
Amy Goldberg, a distinguished trauma surgeon and Marjorie Joy Katz Dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, has taken on a new leadership role. She has been named chair of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists. For Goldberg, being...
Illegal ATV Driver Seriously Injured In Reckless Black Horse Pike Crash: Gloucester Twp PD
The four-wheeled ATV operator was found lying in the roadway while the ATV itself had come to rest in a nearby wooded area near Clementon Avenue around 6:35 p.m., local police said. Police say the driver had "unlawfully and recklessly" operated the ATV on the Black Horse Pike. As a...
Major Drug Bust in Hamilton: More than $1M Cocaine Seized
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A month-long investigation into cocaine distribution in Hamilton Township led to the August 7 arrest of a Hamilton man and the seizure of $1.1 million in narcotics, five handguns and $65,000 in cash, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton reported. The arrest of James Nalbone Jr., 35, came as a result of an investigation conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police. According to a statement, detectives detained Nalbone without incident at his residence on...
Gov. Murphy signs executive order for latest NJ public health concern
TRENTON — There's never been more options for legal gambling in New Jersey. And that could be a problem. Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order to create the Responsible Gaming Task Force. “New Jersey is known to be a gaming destination with historic locations like Atlantic City, amusement...
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