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Comcast’s Black Employee Network donates over 2,000 books to Philly nonprofit
This week, Comcast’s Black Employee Network (BEN) donated over 2,000 books to the Philadelphia nonprofit Tree House Books. This initiative was organized by Ken Mitchell, an Installation & Service Supervisor at Comcast. According to Comcast, Ken was going to participate in the book drive himself, but then pitched it to the members of the BEN, […]
Denis O’Brien named interim president of Drexel following John Fry's departure for Temple
Drexel University appointed Denis O'Brien as interim president Tuesday following the departure of John Fry, who announced earlier this month that he will be the new president of Temple University. O'Brien graduated from Drexel's LeBow College of Business with an MBA in 1987 and has been a member of the...
Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
Hospitals seeing an increase in heat-related emergency room visits
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Temperatures climbing into the mid-to-high 90s this week threaten those who work outside and those who may not have access to a place to cool down. Construction workers, postal employees and other outdoor jobs often leave people susceptible to the heat. “Drink a lot of water...
Severe storms leave thousands without power across the Philadelphia region
Severe weather across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night brought torrential rain, lightening, down trees and left thousands without power. To check power outages in your area, click here.
Temple University engineers tap into the powers of soy to heal wounds
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. At a laboratory benchtop surrounded by bins of funnels and syringes, robotic parts, beakers, microscopes and other machines, Temple University bioengineer Jonathan Arye Gerstenhaber pulled out a thin square piece of white material.
Veteran of Sales and Business Development Sets New Standard for Growth at West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
Mark Mehok’s innovative marketing and client engagement tactics have set a new standard for growth and client satisfaction at MyOfficeOps. As neighbors and friends for more than a quarter-century, Steve Rickel and Mark Mehok have known each other for quite some time. That personal relationship eventually paved a path...
Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of...
Wanamaker Building Could Be Purchased By New York City Firm After Acquiring Portion of Its Debt
New York real estate firm TF Cornerstone bought a majority of the debt on the Wanamaker building and is now taking part in negotiations to acquire the building, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. TF Cornerstone already opens the Macy’s department store space that occupies the first three...
A Philly lab reveals how obesity drugs like Ozempic cause nausea
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the side effects of obesity drugs like Ozempic. The study, led by...
'I will die if I wait': Inside a mom's long, traumatic road to recovery after she was pinned by vehicle
FISHTOWN - A Fishtown mother of two nearly lost her life this past Memorial Day weekend after a driver hit and pinned her under a car. She is speaking out about her long road to recovery. "Terrifying. Scary," Sabrina Anwar stated, of her ordeal. It was at the intersection of...
Alec Bohm’s reaction during MLB All-Star Game national anthem spotted by TV viewers as they claim ‘he is all of us’
MLB star Alec Bohm has been praised for keeping cool during a rocky rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger participated in Monday’s Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas. Country singer Ingrid Andress was responsible for belting the national anthem before the annual MLB competition. The four-time Grammy-nominated artist’s piercing vocal was […]
Ardi Torollari Killed In Philadelphia Shooting: Police
Ardi Torollari of Northfield, New Jersey was shot in the chest while sitting in his Volkswagen on the 200 block of South 54th Street, investigators said in a release. Torollari was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries around 6:10 p.m., authorities said. No weapon was recovered from the scene and no arrests were made as of Tuesday, July 16.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Thousands without power after severe storm strikes York County: Met-Ed
Thousands around the Hanover area and York County were without power after a severe storm uprooted trees, brought down power lines and even threw a trampoline into wires. As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Met-Ed reported a total of roughly 15,000 people around York County were without power, according to the outage tracker on the company's website. ...
Ex-Cowboys Starter Could Sign with Eagles in Free Agency
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with a few veterans in 2024 and one former starter could become a late pickup for the Philadelphia Eagles. While Jayron Kearse carved out a role as the Cowboys’ starting safety, he has been a free agent since the end of last season. SI.com...
I regret to inform you the Eagles have reloaded once more
The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles were the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers in disguise. The 2020 Steelers started out 11-0 as whispers of fraudulence followed them to the top of the NFL standings. They finished that season on a 1-5 streak capped by an ignominious loss to Baker Mayfield as a home favorite in the Wild Card round.
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