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New West Chester Restaurant Opens, with Rooftop Section Coming Soon
Ryan and Lisa Diehl, founders of Hatfield brewery Imprint Beer, debuted Serum Kitchen and Taphouse in downtown West Chester last month. Ryan and Lisa Diehl, founders of Hatfield brewery Imprint Beer, debuted Serum Kitchen and Taphouse in downtown West Chester last month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The city of Chester is offering business owners along Avenue of the States up to $50,000 to beautify the face of their buildings. The Facade Enhancement Initiative (FEI)...
Students are Diving into the Water Industry with a Trade School Summer Internship Experience at the Chester Water Authority
CHESTER, PA — Five students and one recent graduate from Thaddeus Stevens College and Williamson College of the Trades are starting their careers with a splash. For the first time in its history, Chester Water Authority (CWA) is providing a comprehensive internship program designed to provide a perfect blend of training, hands-on experience, project work, specialized training, and evaluation in the water industry. This program is not just about gaining work experience; it’s about immersing students in the industry, understanding its intricacies, and making meaningful contributions.
Developer proposes construction of 600 apartments, 160 townhouses, 150-unit senior facility, potential hotel and police substation in Dresher
The Upper Dublin Planning Commission recently received a proposal on behalf of Dresher-based BET Investments to build a residential, retail and commercial development on the Prudential tract at 2101 Welsh Road in Dresher, The Reporter said. The proposal calls for 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of medical...
Chester Safe Streets Initiative gets creative this summer to do more with critically understaffed Police Department
Police officials are getting creative in their attempts to get more officers out in the community this summer in the midst of a Police Department staffing shortage.
Holy Ghost Prep administrator terminated after allegations of misconduct surface
A former administrator and ice hockey team manager for a private Bensalem Catholic boys high school has been terminated after an internal investigation found he should no longer be working there. In a July 23 letter to parents and alumni, Holy Ghost Preparatory president and its principal also confirmed the school is cooperating...
Philadelphia police name 16-year-old who was shot execution-style in Oxford Circle
Philadelphia police are searching for three gunmen after a teenager was killed execution-style on Tuesday afternoon.It happened around 4 p.m. in the 1200 block of Van Kirk Street in the city's Oxford Circle section.Officers found the 16-year-old victim, identified as Jamil Wyatt, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds while lying on the ground behind a home on the block.He was rushed to an area hospital where he later died.According to police, Wyatt was walking through a rear driveway to a store when three gunmen began chasing him while firing multiple shots.Police provide update on Oxford Circle murder on July 23, 2024.After Wyatt collapsed in the driveway, video reportedly shows at least two gunmen standing over him while shooting at him just a few feet away."So it appears to be an execution-type homicide since the shooters are seen on camera standing over the victim, and we also found multiple spent shell casings just inches away," said Chief Inspector Scott Small.Police said more than 50 gunshots were fired.The suspects were last seen fleeing in a white Nissan Sentra with light-tinted windows.Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
"It's been pure chaos," one city worker tells Philly Mag. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philadelphia Magazine reporters, please direct it here. You can also use that form to send us reader mail. We love reader mail!
Nazareth fire company member injures cops with SUV during undercover sting arrest, police say
An Upper Nazareth Township man arrested Monday evening during a local and federal undercover operation struck two law enforcement vehicles with his SUV, injuring three officers, according to police. The suspect, 38-year-old Mark A. Morella Jr., told investigators after his arrest “he does hold a position of public trust as...
Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say
The 31-year-old victim was robbed in a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities wrote in a release on Tuesday, July 23. He was shot in the neck when he ran outside to confront the suspect, investigators said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical...
Kipona Festival’s 2024 Drone and Fireworks Show cancelled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Drone and Fireworks show at this year’s Kipona Festival on Labor Day weekend has been canceled, according to a statement by Mayor Wanda Williams. The Mayor’s decision is a response to the serious incidents that occurred during the latest three July 4 fireworks...
Gettysburg School District to implement phone pouches to keep devices out of classrooms
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Gettysburg Area School District is officially a "device-free learning environment," the District announced on Sunday. Elementary school students will be asked to keep their devices in their classroom or backpack for the day, and students in grades 6-12 will put their devices—including smart phones, smart watches and Bluetooth earbuds—in a YONDR pouch.
The iconic Sinatra House at the Jersey Shore has finally sold
In the words of Frank Sinatra, “It’s been a long, long time.”. But after two price changes and nearly two years on and off the market, the iconic house on the Point Pleasant boardwalk, known as the Sinatra House, has sold. It closed July 9 for $2,275,000. That’s...
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital named “high performing” for heart care
Become a champion of local news and unlock additional benefits as a LebTown member, like exclusive members-only emails, access to comments, invitations to members-only events, and more. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has received national recognition for its care of heart attacks and heart failures. The hospital is one of six...
Dave Grohl shares surprising Pa. connections in his family history at Hershey concert
The Foo Fighters concert on July 23 in Hershey included a surprise revelation from singer Dave Grohl. Before starting the song “My Hero,” Grohl explained his Pennsylvania roots. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Recovering alcoholic to open alcohol-free bar in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A man who received a second chance at life is reaching back out to help others. “I literally was a dead flower, all but dead, and brought back for whatever reason and bloomed now,” said Chuck Dutrow, the founder and owner of Kindred Spirits Alcohol-Free Bar in Chambersburg, Franklin County.
New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
The MLB has long had an umpiring problem, and MLB players like Phillies' first baseman Bryce Harper, has thoughts on how to solve the issue. Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post.
Take a sneak peek inside Lebanon's new junior high & learn about the district's big plans
Ahead of the first year of the new Lebanon Junior High School, district Supt. Nicole Malinoski and incoming principal to the new building Nick Bullock sat down to discuss the new school, the state of the district, and what's coming next for students. Starting in August, approximately 750 seventh and eighth grade students, along with teachers and staff will occupy Lebanon Junior High School for its inaugural year. ...
Philly 11th-12th Graders: Take Classes & Earn College Credit at Penn for FREE
The University of Pennsylvania’s Young Scholars High School Program allows academically outstanding juniors and seniors attending a local high school to take college courses (and earn college credit) at Penn in the fall and spring semesters. In the Young Scholars Program, you can pursue your discipline beyond the level offered in secondary schools, get a head start on your college requirements, or explore a brand-new field that interests you. It’s an exciting chance to explore new ideas and experience life in a college classroom.
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