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Weekender: Ben Franklin's B-day bash, summer festivals
🎉 Enjoy the Delaware Riverfront at the Glen Foerd estate in Northeast Philly Thursday for this monthly Third Thursday event. Food trucks, Minas Brazilian Music, lawn games and activities. 6-8pm, register in advance.🎶 The Night Market in Mayfair returns tonight, featuring the Great Scott Band and vendors. 6-9pm at Frankford and Cottman avenues.🍽️ Find restaurant discount deals during University City Dining Days, running through July 28. Dinner and lunch options range from $20-$40 at dozens of restaurants.🎂 Celebrate Franklin Square's 18th birthday on Saturday with free carousel rides (for the first 100 guests), crafts, activities and a scavenger huntBen...
Philadelphia's population is graying quickly
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosThe Philadelphia area's 65-and-up population increased significantly from 2020 to 2023 while the region saw declines in nearly all other age groups.Why it matters: Cities with growing senior populations must be mindful of older residents' specific needs, like affordable housing and transportation.The big picture: The spike in seniors here matched the trend in other big U.S. cities, reflecting a broader national phenomenon.America's overall 65-plus population rose 9.4% between 2020 and 2023, to about 59.2 million people, per the U.S. Census Bureau.By the numbers: The region's senior population increased by 95,000 residents, up 9.3%. The...
New Jersey salt marsh sediments offer evidence of hurricanes back to the 1500s
A Rutgers University-New Brunswick-led research team employing an emerging technique to detect signs of past hurricanes in coastal sediments has found evidence of storms dating back more than 400 years. In doing so, they have confirmed an approach that could give them a better understanding of how the frequency of storms changes when the climate changes.
Amtrak raises prices on monthly rider passes in Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has raised its prices on its multi-ride monthly pass tickets, though the increase is not uniform across all rider destinations. According to a report by “The Inquirer,” trips from Philadelphia to Trenton will increase by 49 percent while rides from Philadelphia to Wilmington are up by 70 percent. Commuters heading from Philadelphia to New […]
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
đź’ś New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. đź’śThe Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. đź’ś If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
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...
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.
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.Â
Philly City Council honors artists helping families cope with gun violence
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson issued 31 official citations to artists who contributed to The Apologues, an organization attempting to help families cope with the loss of loved ones due to gun violence.
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.
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 told MCM what his favorite part of the camp is.
Power the Next 100 Podcasts: Virginia Burns, Women’s Swimming
Women’s Swimming and Diving | July 17, 2024 PHILADELPHIA – Virginia Burns C’18 joins Alanna Shanahan to reflect on her time as a Penn women’s swimming standout, what she’s been doing since graduation and some of her fondest memories as a Quaker. Find all Power the Next 100 podcasts here and listen to this episode below, or on Spotify or Amazon Music . Power the Next 100 is the recently announced Division-wide fundraising initiative focused on women’s varsity athletics . Penn celebrated its 100 th year of women’s athletics in 2021 and Power the Next 100 will serve as the…
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...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/18
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 8 knots (Gust 11 knots) THU: W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
NASA update: Tuesday’s meteor traveled at 38,000 mph as it moved over NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — NASA Meteor Watch’s update on Tuesday’s “daylight fireball” says the meteor was traveling approximately 38,000 mph as it originated over New York City and moved into New Jersey. With more eyewitness accounts having been posted, the agency says it now has...
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