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Free Library of Philadelphia Could Open All Locations 6 Days a Week Starting This Fall
The Free Library of Philadelphia system is finalizing a deal to provide six-days-a-week service at all 55 of its Philadelphia area locations. The Free Library has aimed to open all 55 of its Philadelphia area branches six days a week for years, and that soon come to fruition, writes Jacob Brown for WHYY.
Person rescued from under SEPTA train after falling on tracks on Broad Street Line
A person was rescued after getting caught under a train on the tracks of SEPTA's Broad Street Line.The person fell onto the tracks and got caught under a train at the Allegheny Station.Crews were called to the scene just after midnight on Thursday.They had to cut the power to allow a rescue crew to get onto the tracks and pull the person out from underneath.Action News was there as medics rushed that person to the hospital.We are working to learn their condition and what caused the fall.
CHOP resident killed in car crash in Center City
The bicyclist who died after being hit by a car in Center City has been identified as an oncology resident at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police say this happened in the bike lane along Spruce Street near Rittenhouse Square. Police said a car hit 30-year-old Barbara Ann Friedes who was on her bike. […]
Six Philly-Area Hospitals Rank Top 50 in U.S. News & World Report for Specialty Care
Six Philadelphia-area hospitals, including MossRehab in Elkins Park, placed top 50 nationally in at least one specialty category in the latest U.S. News & World Report. Six hospitals from the Philadelphia region are in the top 50 nationally for at least one healthcare specialty category in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals report, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
NJ kidnap victim’s smart move helped cops find car
🚨The woman pretended to be on the phone talking to a relative. 🚨 Dispatchers are trained to handle this type of call. 🚨 Police were able to locate the car as she approached the GWB. A woman secretly kept police on the phone for two hours Wednesday...
Delaware 2024 MLB draft picks include Friends slugger, Concord, Cape and Appo pitchers
At least four former Delaware high school baseball players heard their names called in the 2024 MLB draft, including one who has a chance to stay close to home. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Concord High graduate Luke Gabrysh with the 462nd overall pick in the 15th round of the draft, a 20-round affair...
Morning Joe Hosts Pummel Fence-Sitting Democrat Over Biden Staying In The Race: ‘Congressman! Congressman!’
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in November, joined the hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Wednesday The post Morning Joe Hosts Pummel Fence-Sitting Democrat Over Biden Staying In The Race: ‘Congressman! Congressman!’ first appeared on Mediaite.
When to expect your NJ Senior Tax Freeze check. Some are already hitting mailboxes
Eligible senior citizens in New Jersey who filed for property tax relief under the Senior Freeze program won't have to wait much longer for those payments to hit their mailboxes. The first wave of over 125,000 reimbursement checks to qualifying seniors and disabled residents were issued Monday, with more payments continuing weekly, the...
Great white sharks in New Jersey may be a thing
Shark sightings aren't uncommon, but the elusive great white shark is most certainly the rarest for a close-up view or encounter along New Jersey's coast. A possible great white shark was captured in photos according to Pearson's Pursuit Inshore Fishing social media post on Sunday. According to one news source,...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
400 Cases of Beef Stolen in Cargo Theft Spree In Philadelphia
Authorities are investigating several thefts, including 400 cases of beef stolen from an unattended truck early Tuesday morning. RELATED STORIES: Oregon Police Crack Down on $200K Lego Theft Scheme The theft occurred on the 2800 block of South 63rd Street just before 5 a.m. The driver returned to find the truck empty, marking it the ... Read more The post 400 Cases of Beef Stolen in Cargo Theft Spree In Philadelphia appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Mathison talks to FOX 55 about being drafted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Former Indiana Hoosiers and Homestead Spartans baseball star Carter Mathison is headed to the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The Phillies drafted Mathison 162nd overall during the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. As a freshman, Mathison broke Indiana’s freshman home run record with 19 homers...
St. Mary Medical Center recognized with advertising award
St. Mary Medical Center has received a bronze level 2024 Digital Health Award for outstanding work in the category of Web-based Digital Health, recognizing this campaign landing page promoting the St. Mary bariatrics program. The Digital Health Awards honor the world’s best digital health resources. The competition featured 65 categories...
More seasonable temps in Philadelphia Thursday, humidity starts to drop
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Showers and storms packed a punch late Wednesday evening, with frequent lightning, gusty winds and flash flooding for some areas. Now that the cold front has passed through, expect gradual clearing Thursday, with a return to sunshine and most importantly, seasonable temperatures.Thursday afternoon should bring us partly cloudy and sunny skies after a few spotty showers in the morning. Highs today will be around 86 in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.By tonight, low humidity arrives and we'll wake up Friday morning to a comfortable and refreshing air mass. It will still be...
William Penn Foundation invites applications for workforce development in Philadelphia
Founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, the William Penn Foundation (WPF) aims to play an important role in improving the quality of life in Greater Philadelphia. The foundation has issued an RFP to reduce barriers to accessing and completing workforce training in Philadelphia. To that end, WPF aims to expand the effectiveness of high-quality workforce training by reducing the barriers to accessing and completing workforce programs, transitioning to employment, and successfully completing the first year of employment. Through this funding opportunity, WPF will support initiatives and programs that result in career entry and advancement for populations facing significant barriers (e.g., young people, ages 16-24, who are not in school and not working; returning citizens or individuals with justice system involvement; and immigrants) to achieving economic mobility for themselves and their families.
Ceremony held for artists using craft to help families who have lost loved ones to gun violence
CENTER CITY - A special ceremony was held to honor the artists behind the Apologues portraits featuring victims and survivors of gun violence. Dozens gathered at Philadelphia City Hall on Wednesday afternoon for the event hosted by City Council President Kenyatta Johnson. More than 30 artists were honored with City...
Glass windows shattering at Center City apartments prompts lawsuit; resident speaks out
PHILADELPHIA - Residents of a high-rise in Center City are having a major problem after they say the windows keep falling out!. "It's right on the Schuylkill River trail. It’s a 10-minute walk to the hustle and bustle of Center City," said Sam Myers. He absolutely loved the unit he moved into mid-February of this year at Riverwalk Apartments in Center City.
Car Hit By Falling Tree On I-476 In Delco: Police
The driver of a Toyota Rav4 was seriously injured, troopers said. Two other cars were struck by debris but no one inside them was injured, authorities added. I-476 between Route 3 (Marple) and Route 30 (Radnor) was down to one lane of travel as of 12:30 p.m., state police said.
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