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PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
Teen shot through bedroom wall inside Overbrook home in Philadelphia
A 14-year-old girl was shot while inside a home in Philadelphia's Overbrook section.Police say she was hit by a bullet that came through her bedroom wall.It happened on the 1600 block of North 61st Street just after 4 a.m. on Wednesday.Authorities say the gun was fired from inside the home.She was hit in the shoulder and taken to CHOP for treatment.At the time of the shooting, there were 12 people inside ranging in age from 10 months to 50 years old, according to police.Authorities are questioning the family but so far, no gun has been recovered.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Philadelphia traffic: Games at Lincoln Financial, Citizens Bank expected to bring major delays
PHILADELPHIA - More than 100,000 sports fans will gather in South Philadelphia for two different games on Wednesday, resulting in potential traffic headaches all day long. First, the Phillies are taking on the Yankees at Citizens Bank Park at 12:35 p.m. Then, Arsenal and Liverpool will face off at Lincoln...
LLA Member Attends YLD Summit
Every year, the Lycoming Law Association has the opportunity to send one of its members to the Young Lawyer's Division summit. This year Adrian Lee, Judge Carlucci's clerk, was tapped to attend the summit. Here is his report:. Bringing lawyers across Pennsylvania together, giving people an opportunity to hear perspectives...
African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1. The official name of the event is “AAMPlifying Black Philly Music: Unveiling the Philadelphia Sound.”. The interactive program will explore Philadelphia music history spanning from...
Philly’s Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia has a new executive director. Kelly Shindler, currently director of exhibitions and public interpretation for the Pew Center for Arts and...
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble Welcomes 2024-2025 Season With New Artistic Director Tamera Dallam
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based ensemble that centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach, launches their 14th season under the leadership of a new Artistic Director, Tamera Dallam. The ensemble's upcoming year of programming features the return of their signature production of The Tapcracker for the holiday season, a spring concert, plus other pop-up events.
Delaware carjacking, robbery spree leads to federal conviction of local man
A federal jury has convicted 24-year-old Tonnaire McNair-Matthews for his role in a series of carjacking attempts that ultimately led to his kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery of a woman, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday. McNair-Matthews and three other Delaware men were arrested in April of 2023 for rear-ending cars in...
Wednesday starts another heat wave after morning rain clears out
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- We're seeing some batches of showers to kick off Wednesday, with no parts of our region free of a little light rain in the early morning hours. The showers and clouds will clear out and give way to sunshine in the afternoon. We could see some spotty thundershowers in the evening, but nothing major. Otherwise, it's just a hot day.Our fourth heat wave of the year will begin on Wednesday with the high expected to reach 90 degrees. In the hottest part of the day Wednesday afternoon, the humidity will make it feel like 97 degrees.Thursday and Friday...
Philadelphia mother shares family story to help others celebrate transgender loved ones
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Sometimes, the beginning of the story is before you turn to the first page. "Neither one of us had the language of transgender. I didn't know what that was," nadeen "mothasistah" herring said. "He didn't say I feel like I want to be; he said I am your son and I want to be treated as your son and I want my brothers to see me as their brother."She remembers when her son, Z, shared with her that he is transgender. "This is not temporary. This is not fleeting. This is who your child is," herring said. Navigating that truth...
New York Atlas Back On Track
It didn’t take long for the New York Atlas to get back on track. Coming up with a huge turnover from Jeff Teat and Myles Jones cooking the one-on-one defensive coverage. The Atlas getting things going on offense as Connor Shellenberger scores a huge goal. Michael Sowers then would respond for the Waterdogs by taking the ball to the hole. New York however playing outstanding in the first quarter with great ball movement, guys like Trevor Baptiste getting the open look and putting up a pair of goals early this game.
Key takeaways from Stan Drayton's first press conference of the fall
The kickoff of the 2024 Temple football season is just a month away and, for the first time since the spring, the Owls took the practice field Tuesday. With new faces all over the field, Temple coa...
4th suspected member of retail theft ring 'Diaper Crew' turns himself in to Philadelphia police
The fourth member of an alleged retail theft ring, dubbed the 'Diaper Crew' by Philadelphia police, turned himself in on Monday.Video in the player above is from a previous report.Authorities announced that Rahmir Johnson is facing charges of retail theft and other offenses after turning himself in.Byron Jordan-Prince, Lytrell Scott, and Daquan Johnson were all arrested on Friday in connection with these incidents.In total, authorities believe the group is responsible for 25 retail thefts and two retail robberies. Police say they got away with merchandise worth more than $14,000.Their name comes from one of the main items they stole.They mainly targeted Family Dollars, Dollar Generals, and Rite Aids all over Philadelphia.According to police, the suspects would walk into stores hiding large pillowcases, laundry bags, or trash bags. Then, they fill them up with diapers, batteries, and coffee.Police believe Johnson is the ring leader of the group. He is being held on $250,000 bail.
Fugitive Who Drove High On Cocaine In Deadly Wall Twp. Crash Arrested In Philly: Prosecutors
Thomas Redding, 45, was arrested in Philadelphia on Monday, July 29, Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso said in a news release. He was facing charges in a deadly crash in Wall Township on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Wall Township police responded to a three-vehicle crash near the intersection...
Shocking report shows window is wide open for Phillies blockbuster trade
The Philadelphia Phillies added to their bullpen in a big way just a few days ago, trading for former Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estevez. At that point, Dombrowski suggested the Phillies were likely done making any major trades this deadline. Philadelphia then dealt for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays,...
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