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Savannah Bananas coming to Philadelphia. Here's your chance to get tickets
The Savannah Bananas announced the 2025 Banana Ball World Tour City Draft Thursday night, and they are coming back to Philadelphia next summer. The exhibition barnstorming baseball team is promised its biggest announcement in the history of Banana Ball Thursday night when they revealed the 2025 schedule. ...
Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Fewer Philadelphians are dying from drug overdoses, according to new city data released Wednesday, which shows a decline in fatalities for the first time in five years. Data...
A rabid skunk was found in the backyard of a home in this N.J. county
Camden County officials confirmed Thursday that another animal has tested positive for rabies. The county was notified by the state Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday that a skunk found in a backyard had tested positive for the disease this week, officials said. The skunk was found in...
Opinion: I feel safe for the first time leaving PA for college. That’s wrong.
For the first time in my life, I’m living somewhere other than Philadelphia. I’m now a freshman at Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut. It’s exciting yet scary to be living somewhere new and unknown. But preparing for college and moving away has also been an eye opening experience. It’s made me realize that some of the things I consider normal are not normal to other kids my age. Like the constant anxiety that a shooting could happen at any moment at or around school.
In annual report, Delaware County Health Department highlights significant public health strides
The Delaware County Health Department takes a look back and a look forward as they release their 2024 annual report. The report touts a wide range of public programs aimed at preventing the spread of diseases and promoting healthier lifestyles.
Fancy Brigades Returning to 6abc
One of Philadelphia's favorite traditions will be returning to 6abc on New Year's Day.The 2025 Fancy Brigade Show will be broadcast on 6abc's Localish Network, at 8pm January 1st.The Fancy Brigade announces New Year's Day plans.Anthony Stagliano, the Business Agent with the Fancy Brigade Association made the announcement Wednesday morning at LIVE! Casino and Hotel.The Fancy Brigades perform twice at the Pa. Convention Center on New Year's Day, at 11:30 and again at 5pm. Tickets are available at https://fancy-brigade-association.ticketleap.com/2025-fancy-brigade-finale/.This is the third year that 6abc has teamed up with the Fancy Brigade Association to share its New Year's Day competition, and the first year that viewers will be able to see the event on The Localish Network.The Localish Network airs on Channel 6.2 over the air, 790 on Comcast/Xfinity and 466 on Verizon Fios. The entire program will also be streamed here on 6abc.com, our mobile apps, and our apps for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku.
Overnight food truck market in Philadelphia's Fishtown section postponed
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The City of Philadelphia and Fishtown District announced the grand opening of the overnight food truck market has been put on hold for now. They posted on social media saying they regretfully announced the postponement of the grand opening.The food truck market was promoted as a pilot initiative with a rotation of food trucks, outdoor seating, arts, culture and entertainment that would open at 9 p.m. until the late-night hours Thursday to Sunday until Nov. 3.Following the postponement, the city and the Fishtown District said they will keep the public updated on future events and opportunities and...
Starting quarterback is up in the air as UConn football prepares to host Temple
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn football has a winning record through five games for the first time since 2012 and looks to build on its momentum against the Temple Owls Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The game will be the Huskies' third in a row at...
NJ man allegedly drunk in Chick-fil-a drive thru: Washington Twp. Police
Authorities in one Gloucester County community had a busy weekend, including arresting four people for DWI, one of which was reportedly in a Chick-fil-A drive-thru line. The Washington Township Police Department says from Friday night through Monday morning, their officers responded to 300 calls for service, which also included a dozen motor vehicle crashes, two domestic disputes, three noise complaints, five shoplifting incidents, two missing children cases, and 26 motor vehicle stops.
Planned Schuylkill Expressway closure canceled due to expected Phillies playoff traffic
This weekend’s planned closure of the eastbound Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood to accommodate traffic heading to and from the Phillies playoff games at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday and Sunday.
Behind-the-scenes look at the Jersey Boys at the Walnut Street Theater
Jukebox musicals allow stories to be told beyond what we hear and know, via media but in a very entertaining and familiar way. The newly renovated Walnut Street Theater is the longest-running theater in the U.S. It is proud to kick off its season with this tell-all show, hitting its stage on Oct. 1. After 10 years, The Jersey Boys are back in town!Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons are renowned for their undeniable sound and well-respected names in the business. But how well do you know the story behind the men who will navigate you through an era of songs that you...
FBI aids woman in defying the odds for second lung transplant
The FBI helped a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, woman defy the odds of obtaining a second lung transplantJen Dunlea, 22, is back home in Narberth after rehab in New York, where she had a second lung transplant that many doctors said wouldn't work."The recovery's been tough, but also I've exceeded expectations," Dunlea said.CBS Philadelphia first talked to the cystic fibrosis patient in June when time was running out."I'm a special case. Because I'm a redo it's riskier, takes longer, there's more surgical complications," Dunlea said.NYU Langone was the only hospital that would accept her case."When you look at Jen on paper,...
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