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Stockton Splits Pair of Five-Setters
Haverford, Pa. – Stockton University (2-1) split a pair of five-set matches on the second day of the Haverford Invitational. The Ospreys prevailed 3-2 over Haverford but then fell 3-2 to Lebanon Valley. Nicole Palmer (East Islip, N.Y./East Islip) totaled 28 kills and 35 digs on the day. Palmer...
Montgomery County Visitors React to New Ocean City Rules for Teens
Following Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City is implementing new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, but some visitors find them too strict. Following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos, Ocean City officials have decided to implement new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, and some Montgomery County visitors think they are being too strict, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia.
Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park vote to authorize strike
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia have voted to authorize a strike ahead of Labor Day. The union representing Aramark food service and retail workers, Unite Here Local 274, said 83% of workers voted in favor of a strike on Sunday.The union said Aramark workers at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, have also started casting ballots to authorize a strike. The workers will continue to cast ballots throughout the week and the results will be announced on Friday, according to the union. Earlier this year, Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center,...
City Park Ranger stabbed in Rittenhouse Square, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A City Park Ranger was stabbed in the head during a scuffle with another man in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday afternoon, Philadelphia police said. The 40-year-old park ranger is among four people injured in three separate stabbings across the city on Sunday, according to police. Police said a 40-year-old man working as a City Park Ranger was stabbed in the head near his right eye during a scuffle with a man at the 1800 block of Walnut Street. It happened just after 4:15 p.m.The 40-year-old was taken to Jefferson Hospital and placed in stable condition. An arrest was made...
Community members visit the 152nd Volksfest held by Cannstatter Volksfest Verein
This German-American club is celebrating their culture in Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend.The festival hosts a wide array of German eats and drinks from beers to brats.Many local community members have made visiting this Volksfest a part of their traditions for decades.The 152nd Labor Day Volksfest continues Monday September 2nd from 12pm-8pm.For more information, check out their website.
Temple University warns of phone scam where caller impersonated police
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Temple University Department of Public Safety is warning parents of a phone scam involving a caller who impersonated school police.In a social media post, the department said Temple Police were notified on Aug. 31, 2024 that two parents got calls from a 215-area code phone number from someone who identified themselves as a Temple police officer.According to the school, the caller told the parents that their sons were arrested and they needed to send money for their release through Apple Pay or Cash App. "Both parents knew this to be a scam, did not send any money, and confirmed the well-being of their sons. Our Temple University Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating these two incidents," the department said.If a student is arrested, Temple Police said officers and detectives will never call parents or guardians to request money for their child's release.Parents or students who get similar calls are urged to report them to the Temple University Police Department at 215-204-1234.
Arturo Sandoval closes a summer beach series with 'Rhythm & Soul'
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Navigating flood insurance is complicated, but it’s well worth the effort
Floods are expensive. Homes and the possessions inside them are costly to repair and replace, plus displaced flood victims often have to pay to stay elsewhere while their home is made livable again. Here, we unpack the main tool for helping residents handle those costs: flood insurance. Know your flood...
Editor’s Notes: Dead Serious
A while back, I learned that Grid contributor Carolyn Kousky is a national expert on flood insurance, a topic I knew little about. I asked her to write a primer for our readers who, if they’re anything like me, could stand to learn something. When I read through her first draft, I learned that FEMA has a Community Rating System for flood insurance, and federal flood insurance policyholders can get discounts of up to 45% on their premiums if their communities take flood mitigation steps such as preserving open space and avoiding building in floodplains. I also learned that our City government has not yet chosen to participate in the program.
Urban wetlands are an invaluable piece of climate resilience. Their restoration is scuttled by impossibly difficult regulatory hurdles
Imagine walking on an abandoned pier in Philadelphia and entering a lush park surrounded by a mosaic of wetlands. An elegant heron jabs downward with its long, sharp beak, and you peer into the clear water to see what it’s after. Schools of fish swim over mussels amid waving green plants.
People from all over head to Presque Isle for Labor Day weekend
What better way to spend Labor Day weekend than a trip to Erie’s famous state park?. Hundreds flocked to the beaches of Presque Isle Sunday to celebrate the three-day weekend. Some travelers outside of Erie also made the trek to the peninsula to lay in the sand, go for...
Gettysburg Staple, Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Cafe, Seeks New Ownership
After more than two decades of serving made-to-order meals in the heart of Gettysburg, Scott Hunt, the owner of Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Cafe, is looking to pass the torch as he plans to retire at the season’s end. Located at 61 Steinwehr Ave., the beloved local eatery has been a fixture in the community for 23 years, known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a menu that boasts Boardwalk-style fries, hearty cheese steaks, and succulent hamburgers.
Kipona Festival returns in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival has returned. The three day festival kicked off Saturday. It’s a massive multi-cultural celebration featuring vendors, food trucks, and more. “Its cross cultural and I think its very important, even for those who don’t live in the city or work...
Atlantic City, NJ Police: Two Wounded in Separate Shootings
The month of August, 2024 closed out with two more shootings in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Atlantic City Police Department is currently investigating two different shootings that both took place on the evening of Saturday, August 31, 2024 as follows:. On August 31, 2024, at 8:38 PM, patrol officers...
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
Inflation explained: It seems everything is more expensive than 5 years ago. Here's why.
Sep. 1—As she walked the aisles of Walmart in Frazer, Ashley Williams of Pittsburgh's Morningside neighborhood wanted to know the "mathematics behind" the rising cost of milk, eggs and other staples. Terry Riehle of Greensburg struggled to understand why Land O'Lakes cheese costs more per pound than most cuts of meat at Shop 'n Save in Greensburg. Jennifer Vislosky of Verona wondered aloud how ...
These Five Chester County High Schools Made the Top 20 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in PA, according to the Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report. Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report.
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