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Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment under Dean Mark Wolff
When Mark Wolff assumed the deanship of Penn’s School of Dental Medicine in July 2018, then-Penn President Amy Gutmann expressed her confidence that he would “bring this storied school to even greater heights.”. Stepping into his new role at Penn after a yearslong career at New York University’s...
Lehigh Valley DI athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia."Attitude, character, as well as effort," Gabe Knowles, a tennis coach at Legacy Youth Tennis, said. "All of those aspects will control how you do in life."These are the lessons Knowles strives to instill in the young athletes he coaches at Legacy Youth Tennis — a program dedicated to making the sport more inclusive and accessible to kids in Philly."There's a lot of athletes in Philadelphia, but when they pick up a...
Woman ordered to stand trial for murder of Wrightstown man
A woman was ordered to stand trial Thursday, July 18, for the murder of a 72-year-old man in Wrightstown Township in October. Meghan Macklin, 46, of Philadelphia, was charged in March with the murder of Richard Scott MacFarland in his home at 55 Apple Hill Road. She was taken into custody in Tennessee after fleeing the area in the victim’s car, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
Luxe Nail Bar, a salon located at 40th and Walnut streets in the Shops at Penn complex, reopened last Friday after receiving a license revocation and Cease Operations Order four days earlier. The order, issued by an inspector for the City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue, forbade the salon from...
Driver was drunk, speeding when he hit and killed CHOP doctor as she rode bicycle in Center City: DA
The driver who fatally struck a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor while she was bicycling last week was speeding while drunk behind the wheel, the district attorney's office said Thursday.Dr. Barbara Friedes was killed at 18th and Spruce streets on July 17.The suspect, 68-year-old Michael Vahey, had a blood alcohol concentration of .16, District Attorney Larry Krasner said, which is double the legal limit of .08.He was traveling over 50 miles per hour in an area with a speed limit of 25 mph, Krasner said. Friedes was in the bike lane when she was hit.Vahey's vehicle struck a number...
Pew awards grants for senior housing, mental health, legal services
The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced three multiyear grants totaling $4 million to Philadelphia-area nonprofits working to improve the lives of the city’s older residents. A five-year, $2.5 million grant to Pathways to Housing PA will bolster efforts to increase affordable housing for aging members of the community who...
Muggy and cloudy again today in Philadelphia, spotty storms possible
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a muggy and wet day Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening as a front pushes through.Depending on where the storms line up, pockets will receive 1-2 inches of rain, while others will receive very little. While showers and storms are possible, the threat of severe weather has diminished. The biggest threats with any storm that develops will be heavy rain and flash flooding. The best chance for showers and storms will be east and south of Philadelphia, but we can't rule out a stray shower...
Brandeis Center sues U.S. Department of Education over dismissal of Penn antisemitism complaint
The Brandeis Center, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the rights of Jewish people, has sued the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for dismissing a complaint filed in November alleging that Penn fostered a hostile environment for Jewish students and failed to address repeated incidents of antisemitism.
Family gathers to remember father killed in hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Frankford section
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tears rolled down Briannie Miranda's face as she remembered what she loved the most about her father, Christian Miranda, who she says was killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday morning along Aramingo Avenue."He was a goofball. I think one thing we all remember about him is his laugh. He was crazy. He was energetic," Briannie Miranda said.She said her family is heartbroken at the loss and they're doing their best to get through the toughest of times as a family."I think we are doing our best to lean on each other as best as we can and...
Woman charged with arson for allegedly setting historic Berwyn home on fire, police say
BERWYN, Pa. (CBS) -- A Chester County woman was charged for deliberately setting a fire at a historic Main Line home on Tuesday morning. Easttown Township Police charged Kathryn Frankel with arson, risking catastrophe and other related offenses on Wednesday after a fire broke out at a home in Berwyn at 400 Leopard Road. It's the second fire at the home since May. The cause of that earlier fire was listed as "undetermined," according to police. Authorities haven't charged Frankel in connection with that fire. On Tuesday at about 10:45 a.m., authorities said police and fire were dispatched to the house fire at...
Shocking video of car slamming into South Philly cheesesteak shop
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - "Saturday morning, I wake up and I get a text from my manager to check this video out," said Edward Brennan. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw surveillance video from his business, Shank’s Original Philly Cheesesteak, on South Columbus Boulevard, in South Philly. "I...
SPOILERS: A Sneak Peak at Zach Bryan’s Philadelphia Setlist for Lincoln Financial Field
After months of waiting, the big event is finally approaching. And its sure to be two of the biggest nights of the summer in Philadelphia. Zach Bryan’s and The Quittin Time Tour will be in Philly at Lincoln Financial Field for TWO nights on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Malvern Prep 2025 SSMF Mathias commits to Gettysburg
Malvern Prep 2025 short-stick midfielder Landen Mathias has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Gettysburg College. Why did you choose Gettysburg? “It was just the right fit for me, in short.”. Who do you wish to thank? “Thanks to my coaches, family and friends.”. Other schools considered:...
Saint Joseph’s University President Charts Long-Term Path of Rapid Growth and Change
Saint Joseph's University President Cheryl McConnell is charting a path for growth for the university. Saint Joseph’s University will soon have the longest-tenure president of the Philadelphia area’s five largest colleges. As a result, St. Joe’s is charting a long-term path guided by its sense of stability, writes...
Mantua Mayor’s Message for July 25
Did you know that Mantua Township has been a leader throughout Gloucester County in controlling overdevelopment and urban sprawl? One main goal of our Township’s Master Plan is Land Stewardship with a primary focus on areas along the corridor of Heritage Road, etc. Our master plan depicts zoning that protects the rural character and rural quality of life of our community.
Phillies confirm their reasons for keeping Garrett Stubbs as the backup
When news broke of catcher J.T. Realmuto's injury, many Phillies fans were anxious about how things would look behind the dish while he was recovering. The Phillies planned to platoon their backup catcher Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchán, the next-best catcher in the organization and someone who has spent time in the majors.
Jalen Hurts Interrupts Reporter With Forceful Answer On Nick Sirianni Relationship
So much for the lingering tension between the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach and franchise quarterback. Jalen Hurts addressed his relationship with Nick Sirianni on Wednesday, interrupting a reporter's question on the matter to insist he has full confidence in the Eagles' chief decision-makers and ...
Blockbuster Phillies Trade Proposal Lands All-Star Pitcher in a 4-Player Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation has been great this season. However, the team is still looking to add arms to the group, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. A trade proposal from Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer sends Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers to Philadelphia in a four-player deal.
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