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Mid-Penn football stars for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
Teams in Pennsylvania got the high school football season going on Friday, and several Mid-Penn players turned in big games. The following is a quick look at the top performances reported to PennLive:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Woman killed, man injured in crash involving Philly firetruck, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A woman was killed and a man is critically injured after their car was struck by a Philadelphia firetruck Saturday afternoon, police said. At around 12:10 p.m., police responded to the intersection of West Lehigh Ave and West Sedgley Ave in North Philly for a deadly car crash involving a firetruck and a sedan. According to police, a Philadelphia firetruck was traveling west on Lehigh Ave for an assignment when a sedan driving north on Sedgley Ave cut in front of the truck. The firetruck then crashed into the sedan, which led the sedan to hit an unoccupied parked car nearby, police said.Police said two people, a 29-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, were inside the sedan and taken to Temple University Hospital for their injuries. The 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the hospital just before 12:45 p.m., police said. The 29-year-old man is said to be in critical condition, according to police. Philadelphia Police Department's Crash Investigation Division is investigating the crash.
Philadelphia schools to spend $41.5M on green buses
(The Center Square) — The School District of Philadelphia will spend $41.5 million replacing older diesel buses with alternative energy school buses, infrastructure and equipment. The new contract will allow the transportation services to replace diesel buses due to age, reliability and maintenance costs, according to documents from the...
Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 78
GRIMVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Philadelphia man is behind bars after state troopers say he struck a man on a Berks County Interstate and never stopped. Akhmadkhon Ubaykhonov, 42, of Philadelphia, was arraigned Saturday morning on a felony charge of accidents involving death or personal injury. According to the...
Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In addition to the thousands of delegates representing their respective states, there are hundreds of delegates who represent organizations, such as the National Education Association (NEA). Around 200 teachers — NEA members — are serving as “education” delegates, making the NEA presence larger than any state delegation except for California, Florida and Texas.
First day of school for Philly, VP Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination | Inside Story
Host Matt O'Donnell interviewed newsmaker Dr. Tony Watlington, Sr. - The Philadelphia Superintendent of Schools, ahead of the first day of school starting Monday, August 26.Dr. Watlington discusses his stance on cell phone bans for students during schools hours, his increased safety plan for certain buildings and the improved attendance and drop-out rates, plus his take on why teachers are hard to find, hire and retain in this era.Then, Matt and the panel speak all about the Democratic National Convention and Vice President Kamala Harris introducing - or re-introducing - herself to the national audience as she officially accepts the historic nomination as the democratic candidate for President.They discussed the energy and enthusiasm during the week, President Joe Biden's speech and gratitude from the Chicago DNC crowd, how Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro handled the runner-up status in the veep-stakes against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and how Former President Trump is reacting to this past week's speeches. Get the Inside Story.Other panelists include:- Nia Meeks- Jeff Jubelirer- Farah Jimenez- Bob Brady
Get Ready To Pay More Going From New Jersey Into Philadelphia💰
Toll Hike For New Jersey Drivers Going To Philadelphia. Commuting costs money, that's no news to people who have to commute to work. Commuting is part of your budget. Car payment, car insurance, gas, and tolls all add up each day you go to work. If you work in Philadelphia you will soon pay more to use the four bridges that take you from the Garden State in Pennsylvania.
The Week in Philly: SS U.S. stress, a NJ bridge break and a look back at the DNC
It’s back-to-school time again! What’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District and those University of the Arts students who transferred to Temple University last week? Find out that and more with “The Week in Philly.”
LeSean McCoy to be inducted into Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame
In Detroit, when you say 'Shady', everyone knows who you're talking about, the great Eminem. Whenever you say the name 'Shady' to a Philadelphia Eagles fan, we all think of someone else. Six seasons was all it took for the great LeSean McCoy to etch himself into our minds and...
Class Act Will Bring Central Bucks Teachers to the Stage in Doylestown on Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A band made up (mostly) of teachers from the Central Bucks School District will play at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Class Act, which regularly plays weddings and other events in the tri-state area, was started by drummer and teacher Joel Chodoroff. Several band members are teachers, and some are former students of Chodoroff’s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER With a catalog of about 400 songs, Chodoroff says that Class Act’s set includes a broad range of music. At the Central Park show,...
There's a pop-up clinic in Philly this weekend and it's completely free
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and Remote Area Medical have set up shop at the Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School on Torresdale Avenue, offering overall health, vision and dental services to anyone in need, no questions asked.
Calling Bluey fans: You can visit the Heeler house in the Philadelphia area
CAMP — which offers ticketed immersive family experiences — has added the Philadelphia area as the fourth U.S. stop of Bluey x CAMP. It’s a collaboration with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio — the series has taken the world by storm since being picked up on Disney Plus.
Philadelphia Rapper Ybcdul Who Went Viral For Digging Up His Enemy’s Grave Has Been Shot And Killed
Authorities in Philadelphia are looking into a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a well-known rapper in the Olney neighborhood. According to 6abc, the victim has been identified as Abdul Vicks, a prominent rapper who went by the name “YBC Dul” aka “Mr. disrespectful.” The news outlet reports that the gunfire was reported ... Read more
How did Pennsylvania’s top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Aug. 23?
Below is a quick glance at how the state’s top-ranked high school football teams fared on the first Friday night of the season, Aug. 23. PennLive will continue to update results for Friday and Saturday games once scores become final. CLASS 6A. If you purchase a product or register...
The ATL ONFIYA RADIO SHOW Hosted by K-Swab Presented by Perfect Legacy Promotions Debuts on Indie 101.5 FM
The ATL ONFIYA RADIO SHOW, hosted by the multifaceted hip-hop artist, producer, and entrepreneur K-Swab, is now airing on Philadelphia’s hottest station, Indie 101.5 FM. Known for its dynamic mix of Hip Hop, RnB, and the best hits from the ’80s and ’90s, Indie 101.5 FM streams 24/7, showcasing both mainstream hits and the freshest sounds from local artists.
New PA law will help residents access unclaimed property
Is the state withholding money or property that may be yours?. A recently approved law in Pennsylvania will make it easier for thousands to receive what's rightfully theirs. Behind the vault doors at the state treasury office in Harrisburg is a massive amount of unclaimed property. “We have 4.5 billion...
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