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This Lehigh Valley community is spraying for mosquitoes after West Nile is found
Weather permitting, Allentown officials announced spraying for mosquitoes was planned for Wednesday night to combat the spread of West Nile virus. The city on social media said the spray operation was being “conducted in response to high counts of Culex mosquitoes and positive West Nile virus collections.”. Ultra-low volume...
Teen Bicyclist Airlifted After Being Struck By Pickup Driver, 66, In Mercer County: Cops
A 66-year-old driver struck and seriously injured a 14-year-old bicyclist in a Mercer County town over the weekend, police said.The East Windsor driver was operating a 2013 Toyota Tacoma when he struck the bicyclist, who was crossing Twin Rivers Drive north around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, EWPD …
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 […]
Man turns himself into police after a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia
A man has turned himself into police after a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia. Police recently announced that 67-year-old Jerome Edens turned himself in on Tuesday. He is facing murder charges, along with other weapons offenses. This is all in connection to a shooting near West Susquehanna Avenue and North Camac Street on July 9th. […]
Cyclist killed in car crash in Center City
A bicyclist has died after being hit by a car in Center City. Philadelphia Police report this happened in the bike lane along Spruce Street near Rittenhouse Square. Police said a car hit a 30-year-old woman who was on her bike. She was taken to the hospital after the crash, but did not survive. The […]
Person rescued from under SEPTA train after falling on tracks on Broad Street line in Philadelphia
A person was rescued after getting caught under a train on the tracks of SEPTA's Broad Street subway line.The person fell onto the tracks and got caught under a train at the Allegheny Station.Crews were called to the scene just after midnight on Thursday.They had to cut the power to allow a rescue crew to get onto the tracks and pull the person out from underneath.Action News was there as medics rushed that person to the hospital.We are working to learn their condition and what caused the fall.
Yes, The Philadelphia-South Jersey Bridge Tolls Will Increase By 20%
We warned you last week that this was likely to happen, and now it’s official. It’s going to cost more to travel from South Jersey into the City of Philadelphia. Tolls on four bridges — which connect Philadelphia and South Jersey — will increase for the first time in 13 years.
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
CCOIC Invites Chester County Area Youth To Explore STEM Topics and Careers at STEMFest
Students and families are invited to the first-ever STEMFest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12-4:00 PM. Students and families getting ready to go back to school are invited to the first-ever STEMFest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12-4:00 PM. The event is free and will occur at the Leon Sullivan Human Services Building (1415 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia).
Free Library of Philadelphia Could Open All Locations 6 Days a Week Starting This Fall
The Free Library of Philadelphia system is finalizing a deal to provide six-days-a-week service at all 55 of its Philadelphia area locations. The Free Library has aimed to open all 55 of its Philadelphia area branches six days a week for years, and that soon come to fruition, writes Jacob Brown for WHYY.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
Breakfast establishment Schmear It has purchased dessert business Lil Pop Shop’s storefront at 44th and Spruce streets and has announced that the store will sell bagels and Lil Pop Shop's popsicles starting this fall. While Lil Pop Shop's popsicles are currently being sold at the West Philadelphia storefront, Schmear...
Snowfall in July? Here's what really happened | FOX Weather Philly
Lots of buzz was surrounding weather this week after the National Weather Service reported snowfall at Philadelphia International Airport in the middle of July. Sarah Johnson, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist explains what really happened.
Glass windows shattering at Center City apartments prompts lawsuit; resident speaks out
PHILADELPHIA - Residents of a high-rise in Center City are having a major problem after they say the windows keep falling out!. "It's right on the Schuylkill River trail. It’s a 10-minute walk to the hustle and bustle of Center City," said Sam Myers. He absolutely loved the unit he moved into mid-February of this year at Riverwalk Apartments in Center City.
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.
Exercise helps prepare for emergency response
This week on the installation staff from Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg and Naval Support Activity Philadelphia teamed up for two days of training as a part of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Incident Management Team Course. This in-person portion was Phase 2 of the training, and will help to keep members from both sites prepared and ready to help in case of emergency.
Pa. delivery driver for Amazon shot at school bus aide: report
Police in Philadelphia are investigating a delivery driver who is accused of shooting a gun at a school bus aide on Wednesday afternoon during a traffic altercation, according to a local report. The incident took place just after 3 p.m. near 17th and Christian streets in South Philadelphia, according to...
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.
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