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Temple alumna hopes to guide North Philadelphia youth toward leadership
NeDerah Griffin, a Temple alumna and passionate advocate for the non-profit organization Philly Truce, launched a bold bid by stepping into the political orbit with a strong mission at hand. “It’s been far too long for ‘We The People’ here in Philadelphia to endure these traumatic experiences. ‘We The People’...
Newman’s Own Brings ‘Pay What You Want’ Pizza Truck to Philadelphia As One of 10 Major U.S. Cities
Newman's Own brought its "Pay What You Want" pizza truck initiative to Philadelphia on July 1. Proceeds go toward transforming the lives of children. Newman’s Own, a company known for its high-quality food products and charitable efforts, recently stopped in Philadelphia for its recently-debuted “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative.
Philadelphia unions sue city over return-to-office mandate: 'It's 2024'
PHILADELPHIA (TND) — Several Philadelphia labor unions are suing Mayor Cherelle Parker over her new mandate that remote city workers return to the office. Parker in May announced all city employees will be required to return to in-office or on-site work by July 15. She explained the move is intended to facilitate communication and collaboration between city workers.
VIDEO: Philadelphia police seek 3 suspects for Grays Ferry shooting that injured 5 men
Philly police hope video of the shooting Monday night in Grays Ferry that injured five men inside a Chinese food restaurant can help them identify the gunmen and their driver.
Boston College Hockey Forward Ryan Leonard Confirms Return For Sophomore Season
Boston College hockey forward Ryan Leonard confirmed that he will still be returning to Chestnut Hill for his sophomore season. The 2023 Washington Capitals first-round pick discussed his decision during media availability on Wednesday morning and shared that the Caps offered him an entry-level contract after clinching a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. "My whole plan the whole time was two years and then come here, but I had no idea they were actually going to offer me," said Leonard. "It all happened so fast. I don't really know if I was completely prepared for it." Leonard talked about...
The inside story behind the Chaos’ bolo tie tradition
For four seasons, from 2019 to 2022, the Chaos followed the common lacrosse tradition of handing out game balls to recognize players for excellent performances. Then, before the 2023 PLL season, veteran short-stick defensive midfielder Pat Resch had a wedding to attend in Texas. The cowboy-themed event sparked a purchase that positively altered team chemistry.
If I’m Reading the Declaration of Independence Right…
Tomorrow I will have the distinct honor (honour?) of reading the Declaration of Independence at an American Revolutionary War site hallowed by the blood of 200 patriots. The site is Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia. It sits on the banks of the Delaware River just south of the city and adjacent to a very busy airport; in fact, you fly only a few hundred feet over it when you land at PHL. And while it is overflown, it is overlooked as a site that bills itself as “The Little Fort That Saved America,” it’s the Revolution’s “Alamo,” if you will.
Upper Merion Detective Aids in Revolutionary War Musket Return
Upper Merion Detective Brendan Dougherty helped locate a Revolutionary War musket that had been stolen in 1968 from the Valley Forge Historical Society. A Revolutionary War-era musket that has been missing for 50 years has finally made its way back to Philadelphia with the help of Upper Merion Township Detective Brendan Dougherty, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio.
Inmate Killed by Cellmate in Pennsylvania State Prison
An inmate was killed by his cellmate at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday night. The deceased, 57-year-old Kevin Beattie from Philadelphia, who had also been known as Kevin Williams and Bernard Grover, was found unresponsive in his cell on July 2, 2024. He had been serving a 22-to-55-year sentence for burglary since February 3, 2023.
Phillies Trade Proposal Swaps Top-10 Prospect for $30 Million Former MVP
By the end of April, the Chicago Cubs were firmly in contention with an 18-13 record. The past two months have erased that, as they went a combined 21-34 between May and June. Instead of preparing to buy, rumors are swirling that they could be sellers at the July 30 trade deadline. Center fielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger is seeing his name churn through the rumor mill.
Phillies trade away another struggling catcher in deal with Rockies
With the trade deadline just a few short weeks away, the Philadelphia Phillies started off July with an early trade. It's just not the trade that Phillies fans have been waiting for. Phillies trade away another struggling catcher in deal with Rockies. The Phillies have traded catcher Jorge Mendez to...
Teachers union vote surrounded by protests and accusations of antisemitism
The National Education Association will vote on several new business items in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday that are the subject of protests and accusations of antisemitism. Educators for Palestine organized a rally in support of pro-Palestinian initiatives set to occur during the NEA’s annual Representative Assembly, and StandWithUs responded with a “counter-rally” coinciding with the […]
Pa. nonprofit closing; 273 people to be laid off
A nonprofit is closing down. Benefits Data Trust filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry notifying the state it is winding down operations and dissolving, and that 273 people will be laid off at Center Square West, 1500 Market St. in Philadelphia.
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