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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...
How to get paid for picking up illegally dumped tires with Philadelphia's Tire Round-up Program
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — How would you like to get paid for helping clean up your neighborhood?Philadelphia is offering community groups money to get rid of tires that were illegally dumped across the city with the Tire Round-up Program.Here's how it works: Block captains and community groups need to register with the city to participate in the program and then you'll get paid 50 cents for every tire you bring to a drop-off site starting July 27.Registration is limited to the first 150 community groups each year, and each group can collect a maximum of 1,000 tires.Here is how to register for the program:Identify a Tire Round-up coordinator within your group.Call the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee at (215) 685-3981 to request an agreement form.Complete the agreement form. Fill out and email the form to tireroundup@phila.gov to register. You must include proof of your group's federal tax ID number and designation as a 501(c)(3) as part of registration.Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee will notify you if you can participate.
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...
Sisters of St. Francis who formerly served Elkins Park honored as Diamond Jubilarians by Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Sisters Damian Marie Jackson (above left) and Virginia Spiegel (above right), a former retreat director at the Dominican Retreat House in Elkins Park and a former Director of Finance for the Dominican Sisters in Elkins Park, respectively, were honored as Diamond Jubilarians by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for their 70th years of religious life, Catholic Philly reported.
Watch | Jim Curtin's postgame presser after #PHIvNE
Following Philadelphia Union's home win against New England Revolution on Wednesday night, Head Coach Jim Curtin will speak with the media from the press conference room inside Subaru Park. The postgame press conference which will be streamed in its entirity below and will begin shortly before the Union manager starts with his opening statement.
Philadelphia Phoenix To Host Mo'ne Davis Autograph Session During Saturday's Season Finale
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (July 18, 2024) - The Philadelphia Phoenix of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) will host a special autograph signing session with baseball and softball legend Mo’ne Davis during the July 20 season finale versus the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds at Neumann University in Aston, Penn.. The Saturday contest at 3:00 p.m. ET also marks the third annual Commonwealth Cup, featuring the historical in-state rivalry between the two organizations.
UArts faculty appear in court due to class-action lawsuit on unfair labor practice charges
PHILADELPHIA - After the University of the Arts announced its closing a month ago, faculty and staff appeared in U.S. court today for a hearing over a class-action lawsuit brought by the UArts Employee Union over the federal WARN Act. The union claims the school didn't give the required notice...
Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly closes trail due to "potential toxic chemical contamination"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia has closed a trail due to a "potential toxic chemical contamination," city councilmember Jamie Gauthier announced in a statement on Wednesday. Gauthier, who represents Southwest Philly, said she learned from a constituent that a runoff of total chromium, chromium III (trivalent), and chromium VI (hexavalent) likely leaked into Bartram's Garden and the Schuylkill River from a former industrial property. "On Monday a constituent alerted my office that toxic chemicals from the former Plains Oil Site potentially made their way into Bartram's Garden and the Schuylkill River," Gauthier said in a statement in part. "The...
Philadelphia animal shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats to help with overcrowding
It's a challenge that usually comes with the summer season: overcrowding at animal shelters.But shelters say this year is even worse."Last year in May and June we took in 60 dogs under seven months old. This year we took in 125," said Sarah Barnett, the executive director of ACCT Philly.The shelter in Hunting Park is now doing something it's never done before: paying people to foster animals."We're asking people to just open their homes for a month," said Barnett." Every adult cat you foster you get $100, or like a cage of kittens, if you do it for a month,...
Mayor Parker Announces the 2024 Philadelphia International Unity Cup Draw: Global Teams to Celebrate Diversity Through Soccer
Philly soccer enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has officially set the stage for the 2024 Philadelphia International Unity Cup, drawing teams alongside city officials for a tournament that's more than just a series of soccer matches. Mayor Parker, joined by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson and other soccer-affiliated figures, conducted the draw at the Dell Music Center, paving the way for a global showcase that's part of the cultural festivity and athletic endeavor.
Driver in custody after Germantown hit-and-run leaves woman in critical condition
A woman is in custody after a hit-and-run in Germantown left a pedestrian in critical condition on Wednesday.It happened just after 4:30 p.m. on the 5800 block of Chew Avenue.At the scene, authorities found a 26-year-old woman in the roadway, suffering from trauma to her head and face. She was rushed to Einstein Medical Center, where she was placed in critical condition.Witnesses told police the victim was crossing Chew Avenue when a vehicle described as a dark-colored Cadillac struck her.After the collision, the vehicle reportedly fled the scene.Police say they later found the blue Cadillace a short distance away on the 5600 block of Sprague Street.Witnesses also reported seeing a woman flee the Cadillac after the crash.The woman -- who police believe is the driver in this incident -- was later taken into custody, according to police.No further information has been released.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
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.
Delivery driver allegedly fires shots at man working for School District of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A delivery driver for Amazon allegedly shot at an employee who was working for the School District of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon in the Graduate Hospital section of Philadelphia. At 3 p.m., the delivery driver and a 23-year-old man were involved in a verbal disagreement on the 1700 block of Christian Street that turned into a physical confrontation, Philadelphia police said. The delivery driver took a gun out of his van and fired toward the other man, but neither the 23-year-old nor two children who were nearby were injured, according to police. The driver was arrested and a weapon was recovered, according to police. Montana MacLachlan, a spokesperson for Amazon, said, "We are relieved no one was physically harmed during this event. This type of behavior is unacceptable, and does not reflect the standards we hold for drivers who deliver on our behalf. We are actively working with law enforcement to support their ongoing investigation."The 23-year-old works for Sunrise, which is a contractor for the school system, a district spokesperson said. He is not a full-time worker for the district.
Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis...
Missing Woman Last Seen In Philadelphia, Investigators Say
Virginia Graganella was last spotted on the unit block of North Front Street early Tuesday, July 16, authorities said. She is 5-foot with a thin build and gray hair and was wearing oval, purple glasses, according to PPD. Anyone who spots her is asked to call Central Detectives at 215-686-3093.
Denis O'Brien named Drexel's interim president after John Fry departed for Temple
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Drexel University students have a new leader after former president John Fry left for Temple University. The Board of Trustees on Tuesday appointed Denis O'Brien as Drexel's interim president.As the former executive of Exelon Corporation, O'Brien has his MBA from Drexel's Bennett S. LeBow College of Business and has served on the board for 20 years."It's an honor to serve in this role during Drexel's time of transition," O'Brien said in a news release. "As an alumnus and member of Drexel's Board for more than 20 years, I have witnessed first-hand the University's trajectory to excellence. I...
Chamber of Commerce program takes them out of the classroom and into the business world.
Paula Antonelli was seeking a way to restructure her teaching as she approaches her 18th year as an educator at Carusi Middle School in Cherry Hill. "I needed something more in my classroom," the Pennsauken resident, a sixth-grade math teacher, told 70and73.com. Antonelli said in planning her course adjustments this...
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