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Feds need to investigate ASAP whether toxic Jersey Shore site could be spreading, congressman says
If newly-discovered pieces of lead at the Jersey Shore indeed stem from a nearby Superfund site, federal officials need to act as soon as possible, a New Jersey congressman said Wednesday morning. The call to action came just hours after NJ Advance Media first reported that the NY/NJ Baykeeper found...
400 Cases of Beef Stolen in Cargo Theft Spree In Philadelphia
Authorities are investigating several thefts, including 400 cases of beef stolen from an unattended truck early Tuesday morning. RELATED STORIES: Oregon Police Crack Down on $200K Lego Theft Scheme The theft occurred on the 2800 block of South 63rd Street just before 5 a.m. The driver returned to find the truck empty, marking it the ... Read more The post 400 Cases of Beef Stolen in Cargo Theft Spree In Philadelphia appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
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...
Holy Family breaks ground on new fieldhouse
Holy Family University held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new athletic fieldhouse on July 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The project is slated for completion in December. The new construction is the first major facility construction on the Northeast Philadelphia campus...
St. Mary Medical Center recognized with advertising award
St. Mary Medical Center has received a bronze level 2024 Digital Health Award for outstanding work in the category of Web-based Digital Health, recognizing this campaign landing page promoting the St. Mary bariatrics program. The Digital Health Awards honor the world’s best digital health resources. The competition featured 65 categories...
As storms clear out of Philadelphia region, sunny skies and seasonable temps move in
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 mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, after a few spotty showers in the morning. By Thursday night, low humidity arrives and we'll wake up Friday morning to a comfortable and refreshing air mass. It will still be seasonably hot Friday with highs in the upper 80s, but lower humidity will keep...
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...
Ceremony held for artists using craft to help families who have lost loved ones to gun violence
CENTER CITY - A special ceremony was held to honor the artists behind the Apologues portraits featuring victims and survivors of gun violence. Dozens gathered at Philadelphia City Hall on Wednesday afternoon for the event hosted by City Council President Kenyatta Johnson. More than 30 artists were honored with City...
Baraka raises $345,606 as a candidate for governor
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor on February 19, is off to a slow fundraising start and has not reached the threshold to qualify for matching funds after more than four months in the race. Baraka raised $345,606 during the second quarter...
Christie carries on anti-Trump role by blasting Vance: ‘Not a message of unity’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is leaning into his anti-Trump credentials with a scathing message about the former president’s selection for vice president. Continuing his role as the chief Trump agitator, Christie said he believes former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), will not be a unifying figure in the […]
Snowfall in July? Here's what really happened | FOX Weather Philly
Lots of buzz was surrounding weather this week after the National Weather Service reported snowfall at Philadelphia International Airport in the middle of July. Sarah Johnson, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist explains what really happened.
Speeding driver kills bicyclist in Center City Philadelphia
A speeding driver killed a bicyclist on Wednesday night in Center City Philadelphia, according to police.It happened around 7 p.m. while the cyclist was traveling in a designated bike lane at 18th and Spruce streets.Police say the 30-year-old woman was thrown about 20 to 30 feet before she hit the ground. She was rushed to an area hospital for injuries to her head.Witnesses say neighbors and police rushed to help, but she was pronounced dead at the hospital."I just remember what I saw and when I closed my eyes, all I see is that moment of a person upside down...
PCYBL Pirates U teams ups and downs range from tourney wins, ties and losses
The 10U Pirates with their first place trophies for winning the Sacred Heart Slugfest in Hainesport, N.J., last weekend in their age group. Front row, from left: LJ Sherwood, Derek Lovallo, Luke Petriello, Robert Berlingo, Noah Klauck, Gabrielle Rieke, Kyle Renaldo, Daniel Sherwood. Middle row, from left: Coach John Renaldo, Nolan Brown, Dylan Rivera, Myles DeBari. Back row, from left: Head Coach Jeremy Brown, Coaches Jim Sherwood, Rich Berlingo, Dan DeBari, Jon Lovallo. (Courtesy photo of Jen Lovallo)
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.
Bicyclist fatally struck in Rittenhouse Square among 2 killed in separate Philly crashes, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 30-year-old woman bicyclist was fatally struck in Rittenhouse Square, and two other crashes in Philadelphia left a person dead and another critically injured Wednesday night, police said. The crash that left the bicyclist dead happened at the intersection of Spruce and 18th streets at 7 p.m., according to police. A 68-year-old man driving a "blue 2018 vehicle" was traveling west on Spruce Street when it hit the bicyclist, who was also heading westbound in the bike lane, police said. The woman sustained severe head trauma, police said. She was taken to Jefferson Hospital and...
Baribo’s hat trick powers Union past Revs
Tai Baribo netted his first hat trick to lead Philadelphia Union to a resounding 5-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. It was a breakout first half performance for the Boys in Blue as Baribo scored twice before the break while defender Kai Wagner connected with Jakob Glesnes for a thundering finish off a corner. Baribo opened the scoring for the Union just before the half hour mark, directing a cross from Jack Elliott in the middle of the box. Ten minutes later Philly doubled its lead on the Glesnes goal while Baribo made it 3-0 for the Boys in Blue with a counter attacking finish set up by Mikael Uhre and Alejandro Bedoya. The visiting Revs got on the board in the 50th minute but Baribo quickly re-established the Union’s three goal advantage with the completion of the hat trick. Wagner was locked in on both sides of the contest, setting up three of the Union’s four goals to move within one assist of tying Union Ring of Honoree Sebastien Le Toux for the most in club history.
South Philadelphia singer unearths and records Frank Sinatra's "lost" arrangements
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (CBS) — A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live with the Count Basie Orchestra in the 1960s.While perusing the Library of Congress, Brandon Tomasello discovered original scores arranged by the late Billy Byers that Sinatra never recorded. Now, with permission from Byers' estate, Tomasello is recording an album that will be titled "Brandon Tomasello: The Lost Sinatra - Basie Arrangements with The City Rhythm Orchestra." The recording sessions are taking place at SoundPlex Studios in Pennsauken, New Jersey, and will mark the first...
Man thrown 30 feet after he was fatally struck by vehicle in Kensington: officials
KENSINGTON - Tragedy on a Kensington street as a man was struck by a vehicle and killed and a driver is in custody. The scene unfolded Wednesday evening, around 7 p.m., at East Allegheny and Frankford avenues, officials said. The 38-year-old victim was found unresponsive as medics arrived. He died...
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