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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...
Missing Juvenile Morgan Stephens from the 22nd District
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Morgan Stephens. Morgan was last seen July 13, 2024, at 8:30am on the 17xx block of N. 25TH Street. She is known to frequent the areas of 17th & Wagner, Erie & Torresdale and Kensington & Allegheny and frequently rides the Broad Street Line.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help to Find Endangered Missing Person Virginia Graganella
The community's vigilance is urgently requested by the Philadelphia Police Department to help locate 69-year-old Virginia Graganella, a resident considered to be an endangered missing person. Last seen on the Unit block of North Front Street at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, her absence raises concerns amidst her family and local authorities.
Lightning zaps over Philadelphia skyline
Remarkable lightning appeared over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late on July 16. Footage taken by Kory Aversa shows lightning spidering over the city skyline. The National Weather Service advised residents to take shelter immediately due to danger posed by lightning. The storm knocked down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power, local media reported. Credit: Kory […]
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. […]
Person rescued from under SEPTA train after falling on tracks on Broad Street Line
A person was rescued after getting caught under a train on the tracks of SEPTA's Broad Street 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.
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).
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...
Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
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.
Delaware 2024 MLB draft picks include Friends slugger, Concord, Cape and Appo pitchers
At least four former Delaware high school baseball players heard their names called in the 2024 MLB Draft, including one who has a chance to stay close to home. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Concord High graduate Luke Gabrysh with the 462nd overall pick in the 15th round of the draft, a 20-round affair that started Sunday and ended Tuesday. Gabrysh, a first team All-State shortstop and second team All-State pitcher as a Raider in 2021, played the past three years at Saint Joseph's. The 6-foot-3 right hander took the mound in 40 games for the Hawks and compiled a career ERA of 8.13 across 68 2/3 innings.
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...
More seasonable temps in Philadelphia Thursday, humidity starts to drop
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Showers and storms packed a punch late Wednesday evening, with frequent lightning, gusty winds and flash flooding for some areas. Now that the cold front has passed through, expect gradual clearing Thursday, with a return to sunshine and most importantly, seasonable temperatures.Thursday afternoon should bring us partly cloudy and sunny skies after a few spotty showers in the morning. Highs today will be around 86 in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.By tonight, low humidity arrives and we'll wake up Friday morning to a comfortable and refreshing air mass. It will still be...
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.
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