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6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
If You’re at the Jersey Shore, You’re Going to Get Flagged
Flags aren't in this idyllic Jersey shore beach scene but chances are you'll spot them dotting the landscape and at people's homes the next time you pay a visit to the shore. Delco pride finds its way to the Jersey Shore every summer when Delco flags go on display at the beach and at nearby summer homes.
The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks
American cities light up the night sky in bright demonstrations of patriotism on the 4th of July, a tradition that is practically associated with fireworks. This year, the following five locations will provide memorable opportunities to watch fireworks. Whether you live locally or are planning a trip, these are the best spots to witness the most impressive fireworks, including everything from famous landmarks to parks suitable for families.
Thousands ticketed in Philly crackdown on sidewalk parking and ADA violations
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. About a month and a half into an enhanced enforcement effort, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has ticketed thousands of drivers for parking on the sidewalk and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Westtown Amish Market in West Chester, PA: You Won’t Believe The Selection
Westtown Amish Market, 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382. Nestled in the heart of Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Westtown Amish Market has become a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike since its grand opening in December 2015[2][5]. This bustling marketplace, spanning just under 25,000 square feet, offers a unique shopping experience that brings together the best of Amish craftsmanship, culinary delights, and traditional goods[1].
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July in Philly
The Fourth of July is upon us, the peak of several weeks’ worth of fireworks, festivals, and commemorations — not to mention your own picnics, backyard BBQs and mini vacations. It’s gonna be warm, with highs near 90 despite clouds across the Philly region, and a chance of...
Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Carl Henderson has sports cards at his Havertown shop. Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards,. Fleer, a leading Olney factory for...
Water main break floods part of Oregon Avenue in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Part of Oregon Avenue in Philadelphia was inaccessible Wednesday after a water main break, fire dispatchers confirmed.The street was closed between 24th Street and 21st Street due to water in the road Wednesday morning. Later a lane opened up for drivers to get by.Members of the Philadelphia Fire Department are on the scene.A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Water Department said a 12-inch water main broke this morning at 23rd Street and Oregon Avenue. Crews shut down the main just after 7 a.m., impacting four properties, the spokesperson added.The department is also investigating another possible water main break in North Philadelphia.This is a developing story and will be updated.
Bridge connecting Folcroft to Darby Twp. reopens after two-year closure
After being closed for two years and resulting in traffic detours, repairs and construction, the Tribbett Ave. Bridge – or “County Bridge #237” – has re-opened. County and Darby Township officials, PennDOT representatives, engineers, residents, and U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) came together Monday morning (July 1) to celebrate the event with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The bridge lies over Hermesprota Creek, between S. Clifton St. and Kaiser Drive, and connects Folcroft Borough and Darby Township. Deemed “in poor condition” several years ago, it was torn down and remodeled through the partnering of project design firm McCormick Taylor, and construction inspection firm, Traffic Planning and Design, overseen by PennDOT.
The smallest NPS site is in Old City. It honors a Polish military expert who helped America win its independence
The American Revolution wasn't won without a little help. While the contributions of France are well-known thanks to Benjamin Franklin's extensive diplomacy there (and Daveed Diggs' swaggering turn as the Marquis de Lafayette in "Hamilton"), the work of our Polish allies is less remembered. But one freedom fighter from the country made such an impact that he earned a National Park Service site — the only one dedicated to a European officer who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Jefferson Abington cited for excessive force against a patient
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported today that surveyors issued Jefferson Abington Hospital an “immediate jeopardy warning” after determining a security guard used excessive force against a psychiatric patient on April 23. According to the story, the guard wrestled the patient to the ground and held down their head and...
Union sues Philadelphia over requirement that city workers return to the office full time
A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees asked a judge Tuesday to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return to their offices full time as of July 15. The lawsuit, filed by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, claims the mandate violates its contract and will harm city workers. The union, which represents 6,000 administrative and supervisory employees, also filed an unfair-practices complaint with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board.Parker announced the mandate in May, saying she wanted to create a more visible and accessible government. The decision ended the city’s...
Philadelphia family in Jamaica hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl hits island
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Jain family flew into Jamaica from Philadelphia on June 29 for the parents' 35th anniversary. They planned the celebration months prior, not anticipating their first trip to the tropical paradise would be upended by Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm.At the resort where the family is staying in Montego Bay, guests were instructed to leave their rooms and move to safer areas in the lobby and conference rooms."We were on a flight on Saturday, and at that time it was a tropical storm, and we didn't know it would change to a hurricane," Jain said."The winds have...
Dark windows on your car? Be careful parking in Philly
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who is working with New Jersey lawmakers to confront the boom car party menace, is tackling another summertime safety nuisance: cars that have illegally tinted windows. Drivers cruising through Pennsylvania could already be pulled over and ticketed for illegally tinted windows, but Philadelphia is adding an...
Race Street entrance to Schuylkill River Trail temporarily closed for repairs
Attention all bikers, runners and walkers! The Philadelphia Streets Department announced that the Race Street entrance to the Schuylkill River Trail will be temporarily closed. Officials said that the electric gates at the Race Street railroad crossing to the Schuylkill River Trail have malfunctioned, making it unsafe for users. The...
New ramp now open from Cottman Avenue directly to southbound I-95
You may not see it on Google Maps yet, but it’s there. With Tuesday’s noontime opening of a new ramp to I-95 southbound, PennDOT has wrapped up two years of construction at the Cottman Avenue interchange in Northeast Philadelphia.
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