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Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
Update: Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:44 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:15 p.m. for Snyder, Northumberland and Dauphin counties. Anticipate pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:43 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
'Express Mode' rolls out on iPhone, Apple Watch for SEPTA riders
SEPTA just rolled out an easy and safe way to pay for a ride throughout the Philadelphia area."Express Mode" is now an option on the iPhone or Apple Watch.With Express Mode enabled for debit or credit cards, riders don't need to unlock their iPhone or Apple Watch, or open apps to pay and ride.ALSO SEE: SEPTA Board approves first-ever comprehensive bus network redesignThey are now able to just hold their Apple device near a reader to use Apple Pay.Express Mode is available on buses, trolleys, the Broad Street Line, the Market-Frankford Line and the Norristown High-Speed Line.For more information, visit the SEPTA website.
Rumors not true. Ye Olde Ale House in Lafayette Hill has not been sold and is not for sale
Over the past few days, two unrelated people gave us a tip that the Ye Olde Ale House in Lafayette Hill had been sold. We checked with owner Chris Bass and he shared that three people had asked him about the restaurant being sold and that is absolutely not true and it is not currently for sale. So continue enjoying the hand carved roast beef sandwiches.
Norcross announces hospital expansion into Cape May, Atlantic
Despite an indictment, George Norcross isn’t going anywhere. As chairman of Cooper University Health in Camden, Norcross has announced an expansion into Cape May and Atlantic counties by acquiring Cape Regional Health System, the only hospital in Cape May County, and now announcing a substantial expansion project. Norcross discussed...
Camden Education Fund Makes Grants to 27 Nonprofits
Leer en español CAMDEN – Tess Holley described the reaction when The Neighborhood Center, a nonprofit that focuses on the city’s youth, learned it had received a grant for the first time from the Camden Education Fund.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Really? We got it?” Holley, the Center’s assistant director, said was the response when the Center learned it would get a $40,000 grant – the Fund’s largest this year to organizations that serve youth. On July 24, Holley was with leaders of some of the other 26 nonprofits who were at the Camden...
Inheriting Presents: 'Settlement' by Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai
This week, we bring you a special bonus episode from our friends at the podcast Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai. Janet Lee, a freshman at Bryn Mawr, was heading home for Christmas break when she was detained by the police for alleged drug smuggling. Janet wasn't carrying any drugs. But the treatment she received from the Philadelphia police department and from her own community would change her life forever. In this episode, Ten Thousand Things explores the pain of being accused of being someone you are not and fighting to reclaim the story that sets the record straight.
Poll: Where in South Jersey do you get your chicken wings?
Well, National Chicken Wing Day is July 29. The average American will eat over 17,000 wings in their lifetime, according to the National Chicken Council. Most people eat at least seven chicken wings in a sitting. ...
MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for Coordinator of Student Services, Education Faculty (part-time applicant pool), and Early Childhood Education Faculty (part-time applicant pool). Coordinator of Student Services. The Coordinator of Student Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Welcome Desks, One-Stop, and Student Services Resource...
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
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