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$3,000 Dura-Pack Sustainability Initiative Award Scholarship Due: 8/1
Background: Dura-Pack believes everyone plays a role in protecting the environment. This scholarship aims to support students committed to socially and environmentally responsible practices with a $3,000 award. Eligibility:. đ Open to students entering or enrolled in an accredited college or university. Requirements: đ Submit an essay in response...
Philadelphia Drug Traffickers Convicted in Major Fentanyl Operation, Faces Life Sentences
Philadelphia's ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic marked another chapter as Gabriel Rivera-Otero and Angel Reyes-Valdez were convicted for their roles in a significant drug trafficking operation. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero confirmed that the duo was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 36 kilograms of fentanyl, an amount with the potential to wreak havoc on the streets.
$1,000 Monthly Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot: Philadelphiaâs Innovative Approach to Combating Homelessness and Maternal Mortality
Philadelphiaâs Innovative Basic Income Programs Provide $1,000 Monthly Support for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families Addressing High Infant Mortality and Childhood Poverty: Philadelphiaâs Initiatives Aim to Enhance Well-Being in Southwest and Southern Virginia According to the report of Business Insider, Philadelphia is trying out new programs to help pregnant people and families struggling with housing [âŠ]
Already Featured in Netflixâs âWorst Roommate Ever,â Elkins Park Serial Squatter Is Being Turned Into Movie
The story of a serial squatter from Elkins Park who lived with Aleix Miller featured on the Netflix anthology series 'Worst Roommate Ever' is to be a movie. After being featured in the Netflix anthology series Worst Roommate Ever, the story of Elkins Park serial squatter Jamison Bachman will now be turned into a movie, writes Raymond Ragland for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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, Shankâs Original Philly Cheesesteak, on South Columbus Boulevard, in South Philly. "I...
The Philadelphia Eagles Will Trade Jalen Hurts to the Las Vegas Raiders
Howie Roseman is an elite general manager at the NFL level. Time and time again, he performs âsalary cap gymnasticsâ to put the best possible talent on the field for the Philadelphia Eagles. While these moves might seem brilliant in the present moment, the dollars spent always have to be accounted for eventually. The Jalen Hurts contract was a huge signing. The five-year, $255 million deal remains one of the largest contracts ever for an NFL athlete. Signing Hurts to an extension made sense when Roseman put together the offer. But after a disappointing end to last season, is it time for the Eagles to think about their future plans? If so, a Jalen Hurts trade would provide them with cash and salary cap relief, which they could use to extend more of their homegrown talent.
Eagles Make Surprise Cut on 2nd Day of Camp
The NFL world is back in action! Training camps are in full swing around the league and the Philadelphia Eagles reported to the facilities on July 23 at NovaCare Complex. The Eagles have one of the most talented rosters in the league and are looking to bounce back this season after a disappointing 2023.
Harrisburg health vending machine offers free naloxone, personal care items, anonymously
A new device at UPMC Harrisburg brings healthcare to the community in a unique grab-and-go format. UPMC and Penn State College of Medicine officially launched a âHealth to Goâ vending machine, one of the first of its kind in the state, outside its emergency department. The vending machine,...
Coopersburg Seeks Community Feedback for 10-Year Plan
The borough of Coopersburg is currently gathering community feedback for a comprehensive plan for the next decade that will make recommendations for land use, housing, transportation, community development, preservation, facilities and other policies. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. The borough of Coopersburg is currently gathering community feedback for a...
Bryce Harper rips easy scapegoat for Phillies' inconsistent offense
The Philadelphia Phillies are built in win-now mode. They have the offensive pieces they need and have their starters all healthy at the same time again. So what could possibly be the hold-up now?. The club felt like it was rightfully back on top after besting the NL second-best Los...
Horrific, freak accident befalls recent Conestoga grad, upends his family
The most random of accidents has devastated the family of a recent Conestoga grad. Will Dusinberre, 22, Class of â20 and a rising senior at Rider U., remains in the ICU after a tree fell on him near the Montana/Wyoming border on June 28. Will was hiking with friends...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Man shot, injured at Pennsylvania Trump rally released from hospital
One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said. David Dutch, 57, was discharged on Wednesday, Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh said. Dutch was shot in the chest and liver and was initially in...
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
Water Privatization Is on the Rise in Pa. Hereâs What You Need to Know
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. A Pennsylvania commission oversees more than 150 water utilities statewide, most of which are privately owned, and the number of systems acquired by for-profit companies has risen in recent years. While there are benefits to water privatization, like more financial resources and staffing, there are also downsides. For example, municipal officials lose their power to regulate, and that can limit local authority when communities have issues...
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