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Wawa sets opening date for first central Pennsylvania store
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Wawa will open its first store in central Pennsylvania next month.The gas station and convenience store chain announced on Monday that it will open its location in Middletown on Sept. 19. Wawa is expanding into territory that has traditionally been held by Altoona-based Sheetz, with its newest location on West Harrisburg Pike right next to an existing Sheetz store. Wawa said it plans to open stores in York, Dover, Williamsport, Hanover and Enola by the end of the year. In the next five years, Wawa said it wants to have up to 40 stores in the...
When does deer hunting season start in Pennsylvania? Everything you need to know.
Pennsylvania's hunting season is upon us with new dates, limits and restrictions. Here's what you need to know. The statewide deer hunting season will begin as early as Oct. 5 for bow hunting and Nov. 30 for rifle hunting. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has limited one antlered deer per hunting license...
Stoneleigh public garden in Villanova to expand with sale of Oakwell estate
The fate of the former Oakwell estate in Villanova, home to nearly 700 trees and a Tudor Revival mansion, was decided Monday with an agreement by Lower Merion School District to sell the 13-acre property to conservation nonprofit Natural Lands. A portion of the estate will now be used to expand the neighboring Stoneleigh property, a 42-acre public garden owned by Natural Lands and kept open to the public year-round free of charge.
Cherry Hill Mall to expand mix with 10 new tenants
One of New Jersey’s largest shopping malls is getting ready to welcome a slate of new tenants. Cherry Hill Mall, located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, has announced three apparel stores that will be coming to the 1.35 million-sq.-ft. center, and also shared new details on when a number of previously announced tenants will finally open their doors.
Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe of Elkins Park hosting Young Adult Closet Thrift from Aug. 22 – 25
Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe of Elkins Park is hosting a Young Adult Closet Thrift from 12:00pm – 5:00pm August 22 – August 25th (or until items run out). The Thrift will take place in the driveway of 908 Township Line Road and will be selling clothes, shoes, and hats. You can pay with cash or Venmo.
New technology and enhancements from TUDPS proving to make campus safer ahead of the fall semester
New technology, never before used at a university campus in Pennsylvania, is helping to make Temple University and North Philadelphia safer as students prepare to return to campus for the start of the fall semester. Temple University’s Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) has installed license plate reading (LPR) cameras within...
Bensalem Welcomes Navy Federal Credit Union Amid Expansion in the Philadelphia Region
Navy Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch in Bensalem as part of its ongoing expansion in the Philly region. Navy Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch in Bensalem as part of its ongoing regional expansion, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marks Navy...
Greenphire Recognized with Prestigious Awards in 2024
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Greenphire has garnered significant recognition in 2024, being named a “Best Place to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal for the ninth time and securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the tenth time. This year, the company also earned the “Best Overall Patient Engagement Service” MedTech Breakthrough award.
OfficeMax in Montgomeryville to Permanently Close
The OfficeMax location at Water Tower Shopping Center in Montgomery Township is closing for good, as parent company Office Depot looks to close or consolidate an unspecified number of stores by the end of the year as part of a restructuring plan. According to Newsbreak, the restructuring plan announced in...
$1000 Scholarship for Students Interested in Nursing Due: 9/1
Background: This scholarship helps nursing students by easing college costs. It aims to support students who want to make a positive impact in healthcare and their communities. Eligibility:. 🏫 High school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students. 🇺🇸 U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents. 👩⚕️ Pursuing a nursing...
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company & The Wilma Theater to Co-Produce THE COMEUPPANCE
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present Branden Jacobs-Jenkins critically acclaimed, dark comedy, The Comeuppance in collaboration with The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia. Following its world premiere in 2023 at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre, it was nominated for five Lucille Lortel Awards, winning Outstanding Play. Directed by Wilma Co-Artistic Director, Morgan Green, and featuring Woolly Mammoth Company members Jon Hudson Odom and Erika Rose, and The Wilma's Hothouse Company members, Taysha Canales, Sarah Gliko, and Jaime Maseda, the production runs from September 8 to October 6, at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company before moving to The Wilma from November 19-December 8.
City receives over $1.3 million federal grant for energy efficiency and conservation projects
PHILADELPHIA. – The City of Philadelphia has been awarded $1,316,810 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Energy, through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, to support four projects that will expand access to energy education, build resilience to heat in vulnerable communities, scale the local clean energy workforce and support efforts to decarbonize School District of Philadelphia buildings.
NCAA Football: Southern Methodist at Temple
Oct 20, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone (2) runs with the ball against the Temple Owls during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Within 2-hour span, 6 people, including 2 teens, wounded in separate shootings in North Philadelphia
Six people, including two teens, were wounded during a violent two-hour stretch in North Philadelphia. In one incident, a man walking a dog shot two others walking their dog, critically injuring one of them.
2 shot by man while walking dog in Port Richmond, police say
Two men are in the hospital after police believe an argument led to a shooting in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood.Police responded to the intersection of Almond and East Elkhart Streets around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.Police say the two men were walking a dog when they were shot by an unidentified man.Police found a 35-year-old man who was shot in the arm, and a 27-year-old man shot in the neck, chest and abdomen.The 27-year-old man is said to be in critical condition and undergoing surgery.The gunman was last seen wearing grey zip-up jacket, long pants, and black shoes, fleeing eastbound on...
Firefighters called to a house fire in Bustleton
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Bustleton. Police say firefighters were called to Jeanes Street and Bridle Road around 3:30 Wednesday morning. There are reports that two people have been taken to the hospital, but there is no word on how the fire started.
Police Identify 27-Year-Old Victim Shot to Death in Pine Hill, NJ
A 27-year-old man who was reportedly shot to death in the Pine Hill section of Camden County, New Jersey has been identified as police search for a suspect. Fatal Shooting Happens in Quiet Suburban Neighborhood of Pine Hill, NJ. The shooting happened Monday around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, according to...
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