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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 […]
JMU Women’s Soccer opens season with 3-0 win at Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison women’s soccer scored early and used two additional first-half goals to create enough separation from the Wildcats to cruise to a 3-0 season-opening win on Thursday afternoon in non-conference play. The victory marked three straight years of season openers without a...
More than a dozen US mayors convene in Philadelphia to promote Black business growth
More than a dozen mayors from around the country are meeting in Philadelphia on Thursday for the African American Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual National Convening of Black Mayors.
Upcoming Philly Bookstore Crawl to feature discounted books, author signings and more
It's time to get lost in the shelves! The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl returns this month, spotlighting the city's bookstore scene. On Saturday, August 24th, over 30 independent bookstores will participate in this unique event. According to event organizers, bookworms can look forward to discounted books, exciting giveaways and even in-store...
Glen Foerd hosts last Third Thursday event of the summer
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia’s public park and nonprofit cultural site along the Delaware River, presents its last Third Thursday event of the season from 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 15. This month features live music by Samantha Rise, family-fun activities, art, and more. The event is free to the public.
UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Ford Bronco parts supplier Webasto
The UAW has filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against a company that supplies parts for the Ford Bronco. The union says German auto supplier Webasto engaged in a variety of improper actions against workers involved in a union drive at a metro Detroit plant on Haggerty Road...
Jenkintown police address ongoing parking enforcement issues – Public meetings, an updated parking ordinance, and automation forthcoming
Chief Thomas Scott of the Jenkintown Police Department issued a lengthy message regarding parking enforcement on the morning of Thursday, August 15. According to Chief Scott, the department intends to work with Borough Council to update the current parking ordinance. A public meeting to receive feedback and address concerns is forthcoming, though a date was not mentioned. The department began training Parking Enforcement Officers to enforce violations in May.
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