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Car recovered from Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park; police say no one was inside
A car was recovered from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park after an hours-long search on Friday morning.However, police say, neither a driver nor any passengers have been located.It remains a mystery as police work on tracing it to the owner. They have not said if they have made contact with the car's owner but did say it has not been reported stolen.A window was either open or broken, so investigators are hopeful if someone was inside they swam to safety. But, police will continue to monitor the water throughout the day.Video from Chopper 6 showed the black, four-door...
One person dead after a car crash on Kelly Drive
Kelly Drive was shut down for several hours due to a three-car crash that left one person dead. Police say the crash happened around 3:30 yesterday afternoon when the driver of a black Nissan made an illegal left turn trying to cut across Kelly Drive to Reservoir Drive. The crash remains under investigation by the […]
This Philadelphia Dive Bar Was Named One of the Best in the Nation
Bob & Barbara's Cocktail Lounge is one of the best dive bars in the nation. The United States is filled with hundreds of dive bars that hit the spot for all kinds of customers, and one of the 30 best is located in Philadelphia, writes Meagan Drillinger for Far & Wide.
Firstrust Bank’s Support of Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games Demonstrates Its Commitment to Inclusivity
FOX 29's Bob Kelly, Trusty, and Swoop cheer on the children at the start of the 23rd annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games. Since 1976, Firstrust Bank’s support of Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley has helped to improve the lives of countless individuals with special needs.
Authorities investigating source of power outage at Pennsylvania Capitol Complex
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Authorities are investigating the source of a power outage that temporarily shut down the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex Thursday morning. The outage lasted from about 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m., according to the Pennsylvania Department of General Services. Capitol Police and other emergency crews responded to help restore power.
Pa. tops swing states in presidential campaign ad spending: news report
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NEXT Weather Alert: Storms Sunday could bring heavy downpours
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As our weather forecast develops for this weekend around the Philadelphia region, we've added a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday, Aug. 18.It's been a dry, sunny and pleasant week ahead of a wet weekend. But we'll have our final dry day on Friday with increasing clouds later in the day ahead of our next weathermaker, which is set to bring scattered showers and storms this weekend. As that slow-moving system approaches on Saturday, we'll feel the humidity rise and we'll start the day with a few showers north and west as a warm front tries to lift through....
Opportunities Academy: Inspiring High School Students
President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, was joined recently by Alicia Hahn, Director of Program Initiatives for PCOM's Office of Diversity and Community Relations. On the PCOM Perspectives podcast, they discuss the annual Opportunities Academy, a weeklong enrichment program for local high school students at each of PCOM's three locations, and why pathway programs like these are crucial in helping to ensure a diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce.
Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- A Philadelphia singer who's also a cancer patient is now venturing into the business world. The business comes after years of fighting cancer and many complications. Now, it's about helping other women.Instead of notes from doctors, Jessy Kyle's laptop is now filled with a different kind of support.Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant."I'm a three-time survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma," Kyle said. "I was 16 when I was diagnosed, so it's almost 35 years. It changed me in the sense that I am...
Streets near Rittenhouse Square to be car-free on Sundays in September. Here's why
Shopping and eating out in Center City on weekends are going to be a whole lot easier next month. On Thursday, Center City District announced plans to transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic.
King of Prussia Mall Defies Retail Decline, Remains a Retail Powerhouse
As malls decline across the U.S., the King of Prussia Mall continues to defy the trend, standing the nation’s most successful destinations. As malls across America shutter their doors and fade into obscurity, the King of Prussia Mall continues to defy the trend, standing strong as one of the nation’s largest and most successful shopping destinations, writes James Wesser for PHL 17.
Targeted shooting leaves man bleeding outside jeep in gas station parking lot
A young man was shot in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Northeast Philadelphia gas station overnight in what police called a targeted attack. Police officers found the 21-year-old man bleeding from a gunshot wound to his back next to a jeep in the parking lot of the Exxon station along Torresdale Avenue -- near Cottman Avenue -- just after midnight on Aug. 15, 2024, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Scott Kingery continues to outperform Bryson Stott and several other players on the Phillies’ 40-man roster while the organization continues to ignore him
Scott Kingery is hitting .274 with 22 home runs, 58 RBI, and 19 stolen bases in Lehigh Valley this season. He has a .844 OPS with 97 hits (39 XBH) and 63 runs scored in 354 at-bats. Kingery has a .266 batting average with 76 home runs and 278 RBI...
Developer Shares Vision for Neshaminy Mall’s New Era
As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision. As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision on how to boost its popularity, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Yum Yum donut shop in Montgomery County reopens after building hit by car
Repairs were being made Tuesday after a car crashed into a Montgomery County donut shop.It happened at the Yum Yum Bake Shop on Bethlehem Pike in Colmar, Pa. around 11:30 a.m.The shop owners say no one was hurt.Customers can still get their coffee, donuts and bagels.Yum Yum reopened at 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Where is West Conshohocken’s Civil War Cannon?
8-12-24 West Conshohocken had a terrific parade and memorial service on Memorial Day, 2024, complete with the Upper Merion High School Marching Band and a bus load of veterans. The service held at the borough’s monument celebrates the borough’s long and rich history of West Conshohocken’s residents who have served our country in the military.
Pa. AG reaches $20K settlement with PetSmart over training practices
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with PetSmart LLC over the company’s alleged practice of advertising free programs that were not actually free. The settlement alleges that, for a limited period, PetSmart offered a pet groomer/stylist training program for employees in Pa. that was advertised as free. Instead, PetSmart required […]
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