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Ardmore’s history recognized by statewide origination
LOWER MERION — Recently, the Ardmore Initiative was one of several organizations that were recognized by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creating and implementing...
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell...
Walker & Dunlop Secures $285M Refinancing for Two Class A Temple University Student Housing Properties
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the closure of a $285,500,000 refinancing for Vantage and The View at Montgomery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two student housing properties are located on Temple University’s campus and represent one of the largest student housing financings closed thus far in 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722910532/en/ Vantage Apartments (Photo: Business Wire)
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
Philadelphia is One of the Best Large U.S. Cities for Economic Growth, According to New Study
Certain U.S. cities have emerged as beacons of prosperity and growth as the nation continues to navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, writes Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. Philadelphia is one of those cities, as it has ranked as the 8th best large U.S. city for economic growth. CoworkingCafe recently...
Shooting injures six, kills three after gunmen open fire at Philadelphia party
Philadelphia, PA – Police are investigating a mass shooting in West Philadelphia that left nine people shot, three fatally. The incident occurred on the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m. Sunday, when gunmen opened fire on a party with more than 100 people in attendance. The victims were 33, 23, and 29 […]
Medical Report: Weight loss isn’t the only benefit of drugs like Ozempic, study says
Semaglutide is part of a group of drugs called GLP-1. It was originally developed to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar, but a new study details an additional benefit. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
Snow in a Heat Wave Reported at Philadelphia International Airport
Rare but not impossible snow traces were reported Sunday when thunderstorms brought hail. Snowfall was officially recorded July 14 in Philadelphia even as we navigate a heatwave with temperatures approaching 100 degrees, writes Chloe Mayer for Newsweek. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey described it as a...
Chance of thunderstorms on Monday in Philadelphia region; more storms come later this week
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The week ahead slips into somewhat of an unsettled pattern with several rounds of rain through Thursday night. Our Monday will get started with mainly dry conditions though an isolated shower cannot be ruled out. Otherwise, skies will be partly sunny to start the day before more clouds develop into the afternoon.The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms will also increase into the afternoon with periods of heavy rain possible. Storms are not expected to be severe, but isolated locations of heavy rain may result in some localized flooding.The chance for rain will taper off through Monday...
New Orthotics and Prosthetics Faculty Member
Although Allison Bressler, CPO, LPO, MS, and Chad Duncan, PhD, CRC, CPO, were students in the Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program at Northwestern University at the same time, they were enrolled in different disciplines and their paths never crossed. That changed on June 10, 2024, when she joined the faculty...
Parents of CHOP doctor killed in crash speak out as cyclists seek changes: 'Barricades need to be up'
PHILADELPHIA - Calls for action are growing louder in Philadelphia as bikers and advocates demand change from the city after a biker was struck and killed by a car this week in Center City. "She was inspiring to everyone she met, and supportive, loving, compassionate," said Mary Dietrick. Words Mary...
Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies in Philadelphia
An investigation is underway after an infant died in Philadelphia on Sunday.According to police, a 5-month-old boy was found unresponsive in the morning by his mother.They were at Northern Children's Services on Ridge Avenue in Wissahickon, officers say.The child was rushed to Einstein Medical Center, where he later died.So far, there is no word on what caused the child's death. Authorities did not say whether charges were being filed.
Hundreds gather to mourn those struck and killed by cars on city streets
Safety advocates came together Sunday morning near Rittenhouse Square to remember and mourn recent victims of pedestrian and cyclist traffic deaths and to demand action to improve safety on the city’s streets, even as more deadly incidents had occurred just hours earlier. The vigil was held for Barbara Friedes,...
Missing Person – 23-year-old last seen along Morris Road in Fort Washington on July 19th
Paul James Asman went missing on July 19th in Fort Washington (Whitemarsh Township). He was last scene near 321 Morris Road where he entered the woods along the Wissahickon Creek. Asman is 23-years-old and stands at 6’8″ and weighs 250 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes. He was wearing...
Man sentenced in prison break and fatal brawl outside popular Philadelphia cheesesteak shop
A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody over a fatal brawl among soccer fans outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has been sentenced in both cases.The video featured is from a previous report.Court documents indicate that Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, was sentenced in the escape case Thursday to 11 months to 23 months plus probation.Flores-Huerta was convicted of helping Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, who cut a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center in May 2023.RELATED: How an alleged killer and another inmate...
Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
A former Philadelphia Police homicide detective was found guilty of assaulting an innocent man more than a decade ago to obtain a false murder confession […] Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
The Philadelphia Eagles Will Trade AJ Brown to the Carolina Panthers
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, AJ Brown becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Carolina Panthers. For the Eagles they...
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