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Howard Eskin Still Not on the Radio
Howard Eskin was not on 94 WIP Saturday morning, missing his third straight week since the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that he had been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for making an “unwanted advance” toward a female Aramark employee. WIP has played various iterations of “greatest hits” programming in...
The Philadelphia Orchard Project connects community members to their roots in the city
The Philadelphia Orchard Project is improving the city's connection to its roots.Their nearly 70 orchards planted around Philadelphia bring the community closer to nature, while growing food right in their neighborhood."The Philadelphia Orchard Project, or 'POP,' is a nonprofit that plants and supports community orchards in the city of Philadelphia. We work with almost 70 community partners, and those range from schools, houses of worship, community gardens, urban farms," said Co-Executive Director, Kim Jordan."We work to build community knowledge around how to grow, harvest and use food that we can grow in this climate. We make sure that the food...
Flights at PHL canceled or delayed amid worldwide technology outage
A global technology outage grounded flights and knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world, including flights at Philadelphia International Airport.
7-Month-Old Baby Recovering After Being Shot in Philadelphia's Holmesburg Neighborhood
A 7-month-old baby boy is currently recovering after being shot in the leg in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. yesterday, as reported by NBC10. Police say the shooting happened on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, and the child was initially rushed to a hospital by a good Samaritan neighbor.
Wall Street Journal: Newtown Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with her podcast "Call Her Daddy." Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal.
Infant Shot In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
It happened just before 6 p.m. on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, according to investigators. The infant was struck in the leg and taken to Nazareth Hospital where he is in stable condition, officials said. No arrests had been made as of Friday morning, July 19 and the investigation...
Phillies vs. Pirates: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – July 19
At PNC Park on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies (62-34) begin a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (48-48), at 6:40 PM ET. Looking to see who’s available to play for the Phillies and the Pirates? Continue reading to see complete injury reports for both squads. Watch MLB, other live...
Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Updates: Michkov Signs Contract, Kolosov’s Uncertain Future
The Philadelphia Flyers made a significant move by signing Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract, bringing him to North America earlier than expected, which was unexpected given his talent level outside the NHL. Matvei Michkov signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers after being their first-round pick in 2023. Alexei...
Pirates rally to beat Phillies 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth with a single before...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Yes, The Philadelphia-South Jersey Bridge Tolls Will Increase By 20%
We warned you last week that this was likely to happen, and now it’s official. It’s going to cost more to travel from South Jersey into the City of Philadelphia. Tolls on four bridges — which connect Philadelphia and South Jersey — will increase for the first time in 13 years.
Abington Township providing storm debris collection from July 22 – 26
Abington Township officials announced that Public Works will provide an additional storm debris collection service from Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 due to this week’s storm. Residents can place branches cut to lengths of six feet or less at the curb on their scheduled trash collection day....
Dino-mite Summer at Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia brings the outside world inside
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At the Academy of Natural Sciences, they're bringing a bit of the outside world inside."You can learn something as well as get out of the heat and have fun," Ryan Lizardi, who brought his 8-year-old daughter to the museum, said.There are countless massive dinosaur fossils on display, and kids get the chance to experience hands-on interactive exhibits like "The Big Dig.""I was trying to find like connections for where the bones connect," 8-year-old Lilith said.It's all part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer."Somebody who comes to the academy will find a spark," manager of mediated experiences Mary Bailey...
Best Virginia breezes past Brotherly Love in first round of The Basketball Tournament
Against the Philadelphia-based Brotherly Love Pro Am Foundation, Pittsburgh proved to be just as viable of a home court as Morgantown for WVU alumni team Best Virginia on Saturday. Playing in the first round of the TBT Pittsburgh Regional, Best Virginia proved it had its eyes on the prize, posting...
Phillies get hometown talent with Saint Joe’s pitcher Luke Gabrysh in 15th round of the MLB Draft
In the 15th round of the recent MLB Draft, the Phillies dipped into the well of Philly local college baseball talent and drafted Saint Joe’s right-handed pitcher Luke Gabrysh.
New Brewerytown thrift store doubles as workforce center
A new store is opening it’s doors along Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown. Community Thrift, a second-hand clothing store and workforce development center is the newest initiative by local nonprofit Philly Unknown. “We employ people who are coming out of treatment or incarceration to give them a chance to have some money in their pocket, […]
History's Headlines: John Adams slept here
John Adams was cold. John Adams was wet. But John Adams was also determined. Having grown up in New England, he had known many chilly winters, but since he had left York on November 11, 1777 (York was where the Continental Congress was meeting during the British occupation of Philadelphia) and traveling to Boston to catch a ship for France where he was to join Benjamin Franklin at the French Court, he had to face the full brunt of the Little Ice Age’s wintry chill. “We have had five days of very severe weather,” he noted in his diary. “Raw, cold, frosty, snowy.”
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