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Retired teacher and 'Abbott Elementary' namesake aiming to inspire with Pennsylvania Conference for Women keynote
Retired Philadelphia teacher and “Abbott Elementary” namesake Joyce Abbott says she wants to inspire women, and speaking at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, will give her an opportunity to do just that.
Woman at center of 2019 torture-murder case sentenced to 16 to 32 years in prison
The case of a horrific torture and killing of a 22-year-old, found mutilated in a trash can five years ago, reached its final chapter on Thursday as Lashawna Dantzler, the woman who started it all, was sentenced.
Philadelphia Police Department student safety plan to focus on routes to and from schools
With classes starting on Monday, Philadelphia police are finalizing the Department’s strategy to keep students safe. Commissioner Kevin Bethel says officers will be deployed along routes to and from schools.
Man lunges at defendant in Montco courtroom during sentencing over overdose death of 6-year-old
Sheriff’s deputies had to clear a Montgomery County courtroom on Thursday after a family member tried to attack a defendant who was pleading guilty to the fatal overdose of a 6-year-old.
Trevor Noah, Something Corporate, Bee Gees Gold and all of this weekend’s ‘Shore Things’
Summer is winding down, but you wouldn’t know it looking at this weekend’s lineup of events at the Jersey Shore. Something Corporate brings its latest reunion tour to Asbury Park, while Trevor Noah and a Bee Gees tribute band come to Atlantic City.
As the school year nears, SEPTA launches new police unit to maintain safety on buses and trolleys
With 54,000 Philly students estimated to ride SEPTA to school starting next week, SEPTA is launching a special police unit to try to make its buses and trolleys safer.
New report says Philly needs to streamline streetery regulations, application process
Streeteries became the rage in Philly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’ve struggled to regain their footing amid regulations put in place by the city. A new City Controller’s Office report sought to figure out why they struggled.
Pa. State Police SUV rear-ends pickup truck on shoulder of Schuylkill Expressway
A Pennsylvania State Police SUV rear-ended a pickup truck Thursday morning on the Schuylkill Expressway. Officials say the pickup truck pulled suddenly onto the shoulder and the trooper wasn’t able to stop.
Parents bash NJ school district over proposal to eliminate courtesy busing so close to the start of school
Angry parents gave school officials in Delanco, Burlington County an earful Wednesday night about a proposal to eliminate courtesy busing for some students. The school board ultimately decided to table the discussion for now.
4 shot outside West Philadelphia convenience store
Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that happened outside a West Philadelphia convenience store. Police said gunmen ran down the block and fired dozens of shots at a group standing by the store entrance.
Civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer immortalized with plaque on AC Boardwalk
The plaque is displayed on the Atlantic City boardwalk, where Hamer — who created the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party — and others fought for racial integration at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
CCP reviews counterproposal from union as contract expiration looms
Members of the three bargaining units of AFT Local 2026 held a brief rally before Wednesday’s negotiating session. The current contract for 1,400 workers at CCP expires Aug. 31, with the start of classes set for Sept. 3.
3 teens arrested in connection with assault, robbery of 2 Temple students
Officials say the first attack happened at the intersection of 11th Street and Montgomery Avenue, where a student was assaulted. They say an attempted robbery by three juveniles followed.
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