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Doing the work to end health disparities
In March of 2020, Ala Stanford, a board-certified pediatric surgeon, rented a van and began to drive to churches and mosques in Philadelphia, where she would set up a triage hospital, administering tests for the COVID-19 virus in their parking lots. She had been hearing from Black friends that they were having challenges getting a test. “I was getting messages saying, ‘Ala, I think I have this COVID, but I went such and such a place and they turned me away, and should I be worried?’” she remembers.
Unsettled weather in Philadelphia as cold front moves in
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A cold front pushed south of the Philadelphia area on Thursday morning, which has started to usher in the relief from high heat from Wednesday. The northeasterly flow, however, behind the front will keep a steady stream clouds from off the Atlantic today. The combination of the northerly winds and marine airmass will keep temperatures in the low 80s for much of the area Thursday, which will be a far cry from the middle 90s that the region experienced Wednesday.A weak disturbance will approach the area tonight and bring a chance for some scattered showers and even an...
Temple at Oklahoma odds, picks and predictions
The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners welcome the Temple Owls to Memorial Stadium Friday for the season-opening game for both programs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Oklahoma odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
From Colombia to Chesco’s Devon Prep, Father Henao Talks Growth and Community
For Father Nelson Henao, who joined Devon Preparatory School in July 2023, the first year was primarily about listening, learning, and building relationships, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I came with the certainty that I couldn’t come to change everything at once because that doesn’t work,” said...
Police search for windshield smashing suspect in Center City
Police are looking for a person for smashing car windshields in Center City. The man damaged several cars Tuesday afternoon along Spruce Street between 9th and 11th Streets. The suspect is a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark hat and a light-colored hoodie and pants with black, red, white sneakers carrying a […]
Money Magazine Names This Delaware County Town Among 50 Best Places to Live in US
Media Borough and Lancaster are two locations in Pennsylvania that are among the 50 best places to live in the U.S. for 2024, according to Money Magazine. Media was praised for being a walkable Philadelphia suburb with plenty of parks, restaurants and good schools, according to the Tribune News Service, as reported in the Daily Times.
No. 13 LSU will introduce their revamped passing game in their opener against No. 23 USC
Kyren Lacy is likely the most experienced receiver on No. 13 LSU’s team now. In his two seasons with the Tigers after transferring from Louisiana-Lafayette, Lacy has gained 826 yards receiving. This is just over half of what LSU’s all-time receiving leader Malik Nabers achieved last season alone.
Overhiser hired by Drexel University wrestling
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Former Corning wrestling standout Jimmy Overhiser has landed his next big opportunity. Overhiser was named an assistant coach at Drexel University in Philadelphia for the Dragons. Drexel competes in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA). The move for Overhiser is the culmination of years of hard work on and off the […]
5 Reasons to Attend the New and Improved NEA
Registration is open for the new Nuclear Energy Assembly, happening September 10-12 in Philadelphia, PA. With more and more folks registering to attend, what are you waiting for to get in on the fun? This event is great for anyone new to nuclear, industry professionals, folks interested in coal-to-nuclear opportunities, and many more! If you’re curious about coming out to Philly, we have five reasons for you to attend this year’s Nuclear Energy Assembly (NEA):
Philadelphia-area families hit the road early for Labor Day weekend
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — The unofficial end to the summer is quickly approaching. Drivers made a pit stop at Farley Service Plaza along the Atlantic City Expressway in Hammonton as they headed down the shore to squeeze in one more visit before summer ends."Going down to Cape May, New Jersey to go to the beach," Maher Kholi said. "I live in the Lehigh Valley in Allentown, so we left after rush hour Philly traffic ... I got a carload of kids, so they can fall asleep on the way down."Kholi said he's happy he's beating the weekend traffic. "And we...
Penn Dining wins national awards for Quaker Kitchen event, wellness initiative
Penn Dining won two silver awards in this year’s National Association of College & University Food Services competition. Penn Dining won one of the two awards for an event hosted in conjunction with Philadelphia's Sisterly Love Collective, and the other for a wellness and nutrition-focused series. The NACUFS competition celebrates exemplary menus, presentations, special event planning, and new dining concepts within collegiate dining.
Annual ‘Disorientation Guide’ critiques Penn response to Gaza, climate change
The latest edition of the Disorientation Guide, a publication that critiques political and social issues at Penn, was released on Aug. 26. The guide is split into three separate sections, containing essays written on topics including Penn's response to the Israel-Hamas war and handling of issues such as sexual assault and climate change. Most authors are anonymous, but activist groups including Fossil Free Penn, Penn for PILOTs, Justice for Mackenzie, Police Free Penn, and Natives at Penn are attributed under some of the essays.
Early Lead Proves To Be Too Much As Rutgers Tops Lehigh 3-0
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - An early 2-0 lead in the first half lifted Big Ten foe Rutgers over Lehigh 3-0 on Wednesday night. The first goal of the contest came in the fifth minute when Gabriela Gil gave the Scarlet Knights an early 1-0 lead. Rutgers struck again in the 36th minute, as Allie Post gave the home team a 2-0 lead into halftime.
Massive FriendsWithYou Sculpture Coming to the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Philadelphia’s premier curatorial collective Group X and the Philadelphia Navy Yard, managed by PIDC,are proud to announce their seventh annual public art installation at the Navy Yard, Seated Little Cloud, a 35-foot tall outdoor art installation from world renowned Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist duo FriendsWithYou. From Thursday, September 5th through the end of the month, the installation will be on display in Crescent Park, just past the campus’ main entrance on Broad Street. The artwork will be open to the public Monday through Sunday, from sunup to sundown, and free for all to view and experience.
Manyunk Welcome Center officially opens today
What started as a dream in 2016, the Manayunk Welcome Center has officially come to real life and is having its grand opening today! As a long-time dream of the Manayunk Development Corporation and the Manayunk Special Services District, the brand new, four-story building is which will serve as the headquarters for MDC and MSSD […]
Jason Kelce Admits He Doubted ‘Older’ Simone Biles’ Gymnastics Skills Ahead of 2024 Olympics
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce revealed that he had doubts about Simone Biles’ at this year’s Olympics. He did so during the season premiere of Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday. Jason Kelce Reveals Doubts About Simone Biles. Kelce explained how he wasn’t sure...
Eagles’ Jason Kelce Coming Back to Football
One of the most beloved Philadelphia Eagles players is returning to football!. Longtime Eagle Jason Kelce officially retired from the football team earlier this year - but he's not living a life of leisure. Kelce has been busy with his "New Heights" podcast with his brother Travis, and he's do...
Local breakdancers prepare for Red Bull BC One competition at Philadelphia City Hall
Local breakdancers are getting pumped up for one of the biggest competitions in the region.The Red Bull BC One is coming to the City Hall in Philadelphia next week.On September 7, top breakers from across the U.S. will come together for one-on-one competitions.To RSVP for the event or to learn more, visit redbull.com.Action News Photojournalist Todd Haas has a preview from the man who is hosting the event.
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