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Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker denies writing racist, homophobic tweets
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania Democratic state senator denied claims from Republicans that he made racist and homophobic remarks about Black, Asian and LGBTQ people on social media more than a decade ago. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Campaign Committee released a statement accusing Sen. Jimmy Dillon...
Pennsylvania's lead pipe problem one of the worst in the nation
(The Center Square) — Few states have as many miles of lead pipes for water service as Pennsylvania. But cleaning up the problem isn’t so simple, even with more federal funding. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia alone report 29,000 and 25,000 lead pipes, respectively, and a report from the Natural Resources Defense Council noted that its numbers underestimate the problem due to a lack of data. ...
Montgomery County organization marks 10 years supporting NICU families
Supporting families with babies in neonatal intensive care (NICU) is the aim of a community organization that started in Montgomery County. It's providing help in local hospitals in the Philadelphia region and in many other states. And now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the organization is launching a NICU family advocate program.Martha Sharkey had identical twins born prematurely at Abington Hospital. Mary died, and her sister Claire spent months in the hospital.Claire survived, and her grateful parents, wanting to give back, created an organization that helps other families navigate the NICU."We started with care packages, vital needs support. We...
Homes at or under $600,000 in Burlington County, Sept. 16 to 22
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Sep. 16 and Sep. 22. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Burlington County, all of which featured homes under $600,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
Veterans to be Honored at Appreciation Dinner Hosted by Feeding Our Heroes, Sen. Singleton
DELRAN, NJ – Burlington County veterans who served and sacrificed will be honored at an upcoming dinner hosted by Feeding our Heroes and State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington County.)“Honoring and recognizing our veterans is not just about praising them on Veterans Day, but also about keeping them in the forefront of our thoughts every day,” said Singleton. “For that reason, I am proud to partner with Feeding our Heroes to host this Veterans Appreciation Dinner. Providing a forum for non-profits and government agencies to connect directly with and assist veterans will help to ensure they have...
New Philly program offers aspiring carpenters on-the-job training
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. On a recent weekday, Marcus Posso stood against the railing of a West Philly porch,...
Burlington Township is to see a new hotel, other redevelopment. Here's what to expect.
BURLINGTON TWP. — A major hotel chain and other redevelopment is on the way here, barring any last-minute setbacks. A Hilton Tru/Home2 Suites hotel is in the works for a site along Bromley Boulevard in Burlington Township. The applicant has received minor subdivision and major site plan approval to build its project here...
Clowns go head-to-head with military in softball game
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Active, reserve and retired members of the military brought their A-game to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County last Friday, Sept. 20, as a gaggle of clowns descended on the base for the annual Clowns vs. Military Softball Game. The veterans committee of the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge has sponsored this event for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Lakehurst for a few years, with each year seeing more military players and more clowns facing off in a silly but entertaining game.
WSJ: More Millionaires in the U.S. Are Renting Homes Rather Than Buying in Cities Like Philadelphia
There is a rise in millionaires renting homes in the U.S., such as Arun Das and his wife who ditched a purchased home in Rittenhouse to rent. There has been a rise in the number of millionaires renting homes in the United States, which reflects how the calculus around homeownership has changed for even the wealthiest in the nation, write Gina Heeb and Paul Overberg for The Wall Street Journal.
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