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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.
'Remember Anchor fondly': Shark fans mourn the passing of an Adventure Aquarium staple
CAMDEN — Adventure Aquarium has announced the death of Anchor, a beloved and well-known hammerhead shark at the venue. "Anchor was a tremendous ambassador for his species for 20 years," Adventure Aquarium posted on Facebook. ...
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.
Former Flyer Bernie Parent reacts to deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Former Philadelphia Flyer and two-time Stanley Cup champion Bernie Parent said the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau are a huge loss for not only the hockey community but the world."It was terrible, terrible news," he said. "They were two great individuals."Parent said he first met the two brothers a few years ago. He said they were also recently at a gathering together. "It just felt so good to be surrounded by those two individuals that represented the game so well," he said.Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were hit by a car and killed Thursday night, while they were...
King of Prussia Company Billionaire Sells Mansion with Staggering Price Tag
Alan Miller, the billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, has sold his vacation home in Florida for millions. The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, Alan B. Miller sold his Florida vacation home for a pretty penny, reports Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Women's Volleyball Tripped Up By Penn State York
(CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.) – Deah Menedis (Sr., Reisterstown, Md. / Franklin) registered 11 kills in the season opener, but it wasn't enough as Wilson fell to Penn State York on Saturday afternoon. The Phoenix battled throughout and were able to take the third set away from the Nittany Lions, but the visitors were able to pull away in the fourth for the win.
The Final Stretch: Looking at the Phillies remaining 27 games and race to be crowned National League East Champions
The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (12-6, 2.74 ERA) to the mound for game three of four against the Braves tonight at The Bank. Atlanta will counter with Max Fried (8-7, 3.50) as the Major League Baseball schedule is set to roll into the month of September. The Phillies currently...
‘You’ll remember these games’: Bishop McDevitt icon LeSean McCoy soaks up return of Harrisburg rivalry
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York Co. youth center dedicates music room to Red Lion teen
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After the controversial death of a Red Lion teen – the youth center where his parents say he spent a lot of his time is honoring him. The 18th South Youth Center opened a music room on Thursday, August 29th in dedication to 18-year-old Tyler Moser.
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 ...
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania state agencies were encouraged to spend more taxpayer money with minority-owned and veteran-owned small businesses over the past two years and did just that, government contracting data shows.
Drexel Rallies From Four Goals Down to Draw with Lehigh in Historic Comeback, 4-4
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Drexel women's soccer team rallied from a four-goal deficit to draw with Lehigh, 4-4, Sunday night at Vidas Field. The comeback was the biggest in program history. The Mountain Hawks picked up their first goal within the first minute of the game. Ester Brossard earned the...
What an O'Mara administration would look like if elected as Delaware governor
As Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer go on the defensive, attacking each other in ads and interviews, the third Democratic candidate for Delaware governor asks: Who's looking out for Delawareans? As the race for Delaware governor enters its final weeks before the primary election on Sept. 10,...
Allentown Fair crowns a new 'Iron Chef' in culinary classic showdown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Chef Ryan Lukow unseated reigning champion Chef Courtney Davenport on Sunday to win the Allentown Fair’s annual Iron Chef cooking competition. Lukow, who works as the sous chef of Savory Grille in Hereford Township, Berks County, blocked a three-peat for Davenport, executive sous chef at The Shelby in Lower Macungie Township, who won the contest in 2022 and 2023.
Braves’ Spencer Schwellenbach may have helped expose the Phillies’ offense as frauds
Spencer Schwellenbach has become quite the weapon for the Atlanta Braves. He's been especially good against their division rivals from Philadelphia in his rookie season as well. Schwellenbach has faced the Phillies twice so far in 2024 and he's put them on notice both times. Not only that, he's exposed...
Cope’s Corn building destroyed in 1974 fire that killed owner [Lancaster That Was]
Excerpts and summaries of news stories from the former Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster New Era and Sunday News that focus on the events in the county's past that are noteworthy, newsworthy or just strange. 25 years ago. In September 1999, officials had decided that a longtime Lancaster landmark was due for...
Find out where Jason Kelce and his wife are planning to live following his retirement
Jason Kelce and wife Kylie Kelce are sticking to Philadelphia like glue. The couple revealed they’d like to remain there even after his retirement from the NFL, as he embarks on his new career as a commentator on “Monday Night Countdown.”. Jason Kelce shared the news during ESPN’s...
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