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Graffiti Pier partially collapses in Philadelphia as Coast Guard suspends search
PHILADELPHIA - A search is now complete after a once popular public art space collapsed in Philadelphia Wednesday morning. The Coast Guard says 10–20 feet of Graffiti Pier collapsed into the water around 6:25 a.m. Unconfirmed reports of people in the area sparked a search by the Coast Guard,...
Daisha Giraldo Charged With Assaulting Child, Officers: PD
Daisha Ilene Ja Giraldo of Mount Joy was supposedly driving home drunk with a child in the car so the child called her father, Officer Sean Clark of the Mount Joy Borough Police Department explained in the affidavit of probable cause. Giraldo reportedly "had struck her several times in the face causing swelling around her eyes," Clark stated in the affidavit.
Recent Advancements in Alzheimer Disease Research Presented at AAIC 2024: Rebecca M. Edelmayer, PhD
The vice president of scientific engagement at Alzheimer's Association talked about recent studies that highlight the progress made in blood biomarker tests for diagnosis, the impact of air pollution on brain health, and promising treatments for Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]. WATCH TIME: 8 minutes. "We know these types...
LANCASTER'S BEST FOOD TRUCK COMPETITION!
We are extremely excited for this one! We are bringing you the best of the best food trucks. Trucks will be competing for the title of Lancaster’s Best. We will have a panel of judges who will judge each truck and decide our winner. We will also have the community vote as well for the community choice. This is pay as you go.
Armed robbery suspect sought after trays of jewelry stolen from Chinatown store
Philadelphia police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Center City.It happened on the 900 block of Arch Street in Chinatown at a jewelry store.Police say around 3 p.m., a man entered the business with a gun. The store owner, who did not want to be identified, said the suspect threatened his wife, who was behind the counter, with the gun.The suspect then allegedly used a hammer to smash a glass case, stealing four trays of expensive gold jewelry.Thankfully the store owner's wife wasn't injured."It was scary of course, the gun on the guy's hand, so she...
Community says goodbye after rent hike forces beloved South Jersey pizzeria to close
SEWELL, N.J. (CBS) — Ken Ford and Chuck Green have poured their entire lives into the pizza business. The two buddies grew up together in Northeast Philadelphia and began working at a pizza shop together when they were 16. They made their dream come true in their late twenties, opening their own shop, Papa's Pizza, in 1996."I knew Ken was the best pizza maker I ever met in my life," Green said. "I was like, we can do this."Now, that dream is coming to an end. Wednesday was Papa's Pizza's final day. Loyal customers poured through the doors to say...
Pa. Supreme Court agrees to review suicide ruling in case of Philly woman with 20 stab wounds
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the family of a Philadelphia woman whose 2011 stabbing death was initially ruled a homicide before the medical examiner switched it to suicide after police objected. First-grade teacher Ellen Greenberg, 27, was found in her apartment with 20 stab...
Harper extends slump, Phillies swept in 3-game series at home for 1st time since July 2022
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — DJ LeMahieu had a career-high six RBIs with a grand slam and two-run double, Nestor Cortes got his first road win this year and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to five with a 6-5 victory Wednesday that completed a three-game sweep of the slumping Philadelphia Phillies.Giancarlo Stanton added a pair of hits for New York, which rebounded from a 10-23 slide with its best stretch since eight consecutive wins from May 9 to June 6. The Yankees (65-45) headed home a half-game behind AL East-leading Baltimore (65-44)."We know we're good and when we play...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
'I was so excited for them': Montgomery County gymnasts inspired by Team USA
As the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team won the gold on Tuesday in Paris, a group of young gymnasts in Montgomery County was watching.For the young athletes who train at Oaks Gymnastics Academy, the Olympics have been top of mind."At practice yesterday, they were all excited, all talking about it," said Emily Miller, a former gymnast turned coach. "It's such an amazing group of young ladies, and they're doing a great job representing our country."Brian Turner, the owner of the academy, said he has been coaching gymnastics for 50 years.He said the Olympics always leads to an increase in enrollment, especially...
Pa. DEP declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Bucks, Montgomery counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for parts of the state Thursday. The Pa. DEP declared the Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone in the Philadelphia Area, which includes the counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia.
Progressives sound alarm as Shapiro VP stock rises
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is facing growing pushback from progressives even as his stock rises in the veepstakes conversation. They are sounding the alarm on his past position on school vouchers and say his stance on the Israel-Hamas war could highlight a divide in the Democratic Party that could impact the November election if […]
Pa. legislators passed a lot of new laws with the budget. Here’s what’s happening with environmental policy.
Environmental advocates say the new $47.6 billion state budget is a bipartisan agreement that takes some positive steps for the environment. “It moves Pennsylvania closer to a cleaner, more affordable economy for all, with, obviously, still more work to be done,” said Robert Routh with Natural Resources Defense Council.