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Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
Philadelphia's Peirce College to merge with Scranton's Lackawanna College
Philadelphia's Peirce College announced plans to merge with Scranton's Lackawanna College to create the largest private, nonprofit open-enrollment institution in Pennsylvania. Peirce College - Philadelphia’s only college dedicated exclusively to serving adults - is now awaiting approval before becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name. In a...
Philadelphia youth make pitches for a gun-free future
A young girl lies tossing and turning in bed, her sleep interrupted by thoughts of news stories about teenagers falling victim to gun violence. When the sound of gunshots rings out, she jolts up in bed, breathlessly checking herself to see if she’s been hit or if it was just a continuation of her nightmare. The scene was part of “Trauma Dreams,” one of three winning entries submitted by members from Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAHPhilly) in a youth pitch competition hosted Monday at REC Philly. “Guns Change the Story” was sponsored by both YEAHPhilly, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit supporting youth affected by violence, and Project Unloaded, an anti-gun advocacy group. The competition sought short video pitches for a social media campaign aimed at reaching young people and educating them on the impact of gun violence.
‘Boom parties’ agitating NJ residents — officials want Philadelphia’s help
⚫ New Jersey officials have sent a letter to the mayor of Philadelphia. ⚫ Parties across the Delaware River are wreaking havoc here. Residents of Burlington County are being tormented on a regular basis, and officials in New Jersey aren't exactly sure what to do about it. Several officials in...
Bryn Mawr Store is a Main Line Hotspot for Healthy Food on the Move
The Bryn Mawr’s Pinwheel Provisions is the place to go for healthy food on the fly, such as paninis and ready-made meals. Bryn Mawr’s Pinwheel Provisions is the place to go for healthy food on the fly, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Owner Anjali Gupta says...
Ocean City lifeguards shine at the 1936 Democratic National Convention
Eighty-eight years ago, the 1936 Democratic National Convention was held in Philadelphia. The chairman of the huge event was John B. Kelly, a longtime supporter of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Kelly used the national stage as a place to show off the OCBP’s lifesaving skills. Captain Jack G. Jernee accepted the invitation from Kelly to be in charge of a special half-mile race for United States lifeguards. The race took place on Sunday, June 28, 1936, on the Schuylkill River.
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police
On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at approximately 7 p.m., police from the 1st District responded to a call about a person with a gun at 1500 Snyder Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 25-year-old Kaishef Johnson, a resident of the 2200 block of South 22nd Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic 11 at 7:08 p.m.
Crozer Health facility to stop performing surgeries
In a bid to consolidate operations, Crozer Health's Ridley Park, Pa.-based Taylor Hospital will cease performing surgeries, as reported Aug. 14 by CBS News. Crozer plans to consolidate surgical operations at its other locations, since Taylor Hospital only performs about three or four surgeries a day. Crozer will instead move...
Family of Eddie Irizarry, man fatally shot by Philadelphia police, says past year has been gut-wrenching
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) -- The family of Eddie Irizarry released balloons into the air one year after he was killed during a traffic stop along Willard Street in Philadelphia's Kensington section. They gathered at Magnolia Cemetery in the Tacony section of the city where he is buried and said they...
Philadelphia Phillies Revive Baseball in Inner Cities program selects Olivet’s Leo Martinez as RBI Coach of the Year
The Philadelphia Phillies Nike Revive Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program has announced that Olivet Boys & Girls Club Community Outreach Leader, Leo Martinez, has been named Nike RBI Coach of the Year for 2024. The Phillies Nike Jr. RBI program began in 1993 as a part of Major League...
Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall is moving toward more experience-based attractions to draw in shoppers, including Netflix House. King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following...
Woman struck and killed by pickup truck in Philadelphia hit-and-run
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Thursday morning and the driver fled the scene, Philadelphia police said.Now officers are looking for a gray pickup and trying to get surveillance footage that could provide a better description of the vehicle.Police responded to the fatal hit-and-run call around 3:30 a.m. on Front Street above Hunting Park Avenue.Fire department paramedics and police officers found a 24-year-old woman, later identified as Tahtiana Diggs, in the street with chest injuries. CPR was administered on the scene before the woman was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she...
Follow along as Council Rock Newtown chases Little League World Series championship
It's been more than 60 years since Bucks County has had a team win the Little League World Series, dating back to 1960 when a Levittown team won it all. Council Rock Newtown, riding an undefeated streak through districts, sectionals, states and regionals, will try to end that 63-year absence as the squad...
Adam Sandler Netflix film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ seeks talent for NJ taping
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A Netflix production is searching for background talent for a planned “Happy Gilmore” sequel starring Adam Sandler that’s filming in New Jersey, according to Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. The casting agency has worked on many films, including “Spider-Man,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Black Swan.” “Since 1992, Grant Wilfley Casting has […]
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