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Philadelphia city workers return to full-time office schedule after lawsuit dismissal
Philadelphia city employees have returned to their offices following a judge’s dismissal of a union’s attempt to halt Mayor Cherelle Parker’s mandate for full-time office attendance. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees filed a lawsuit claiming this mandate violates its contract and would negatively affect city workers. Representing […]
Vehicles hit by vandals in South Philadelphia parking lot for 2nd time this month
Car owners were cleaning up on Tuesday after vandals damaged multiple vehicles in a South Philadelphia parking lot.This isn't the first time the lot has been targeted.Dozens of neighbors say their car windows were shattered right off of Broad and Reed streets.Michelle Thomas, one of the people who parks in the lot, walked outside to find shattered glass from windows broken by vandals."I came in this morning and was like, 'Here it is again," said Thomas.This is the second time this month that cars have been vandalized in this lot."The week of the 4th of July I noticed about six...
High School Football: 2024 Great Lakes Region Top RBs
Who are the top high school football players heading into the 2024 season? This is the latest article in a series cataloging the top prep players in the Great Lakes Region. Athletes from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are eligible for recognition. All players mentioned are also eligible to make @EFrantMP’s Annual Preseason All-Great Lakes Football Teams, which will be released in August.
Dr. Willette Jones of Elkins Park included in Marquis Who’s Who in America database
Dr. Willette Jones of Elkins Park has been included in Marquis Who’s Who in America, a database which “documents the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment,” according to their press release.
A Scrap of George Washington’s War Tent Was Bought at Goodwill. Now It’s in Philly
Early last year, Scott Stephenson, president and CEO of the Museum of the American Revolution, received a phone call that left him stunned. Richard “Dana” Moore, a private collector from Virginia, had called Stephenson out-of-the-blue with a story that at first brush sounded like an Antiques Roadshow setup.
Kobe Bryant’s Father Joe Dead at 69
Joe Bryant, father of NBA great Kobe Bryant, has died, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He was 69. La Salle University head coach Fran Dunphy told the paper that Joe recently suffered a massive stroke. Bryant was a 6’9” forward who played basketball at La Salle University in Philadelphia before moving...
PSPCA hosts ‘Pittiefest’ adoption promotion: All ‘pitties’ just $5
If you looking to adopt a new dog and more specifically a pitbull, the PSPCA is hosting an adoption promotion that is perfect for YOU. Starting now through August 11, all classic pitties will have their adoption fees set at just $5. This promotion will be held at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters on 350 […]
Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival is this weekend
If you love Jazz music and arts you have to head to Lancaster Avenue on Saturday for their annual Jazz and Arts Festival. The FREE all-day event will be held on Saturday, July 20 from Noon to 7 p.m. at Saunders Park Greene on 39th & Powelton Ave. As a celebration of West Philadelphia and […]
Philadelphia Officials Revise Heatline Service Hours Amid Intense Heatwave
As Philadelphia wilts under sweltering temperatures, city officials have updated the community on crucial adjustments to the local Heatline service hours. The city's Heatlines will now be available for residents to call from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This amendment is a departure from a previous announcement stating the line would be open till midnight.
Through Virtual Reality, Students Experience a New Way to Prepare for Home Health Visits
An escape room simulation helps them practice a patient-centered approach to care. One of the latest innovations in Jefferson’s healthcare curriculum is virtual reality. In January 2024, the Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (JCIPE) launched a new program to teach students about person-centered, team-based care. JCIPE offers...
Philadelphia projected to reach triple-digit temps for the first time in more than a decade
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year in Philadelphia and also the hottest in more than a decade. The thermometer is estimated to reach the triple-digit mark for the first time since 2012.
Philadelphia Zoo to host Summer Ale Festival this Saturday
The wildest beer festival of the year is coming back to the Philadelphia Zoo this Saturday, July 20. The Summer Ale Festival will have over 100 award-winning craft beers, seltzers, ciders, and nearly a dozen food trucks. All attendees will be able to enjoy unlimited samples of the beers, seltzers, and ciders, and food will […]
My car was towed over $1,260 in parking tickets but I did nothing wrong – my ‘dead plates’ were the real culprit
A WOMAN was left confused after being told she was responsible for several speeding tickets associated with her old license plates. She only learned of the extra tickets when she called the parking authorities. Brittany Walker, a Pennsylvania resident, bought a 1995 Mercedes-Benz sedan when someone she knew posted an ad online that they were […]
Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 27-24
Continuing our look at the most important Boston College football players for the 2024 season. The march to the 2024 season continues for Boston College football, and Bill O'Brien in just over six weeks when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next month we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Update: Schwenksville Concert Postponed to Thursday
SCHWENKSVILLE PA – The Schwenksville municipal summer concert featuring “Dibbs and The Detonators” has been postponed until Thursday (July 18), borough Secretary-Treasurer Gail Phillips reports. An abundance of caution is the reason. The borough website explains the performance was re-scheduled for Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Meadow...
Alec Bohm Is 100% Getting A Random Drug Test From The MLB After Drinking From This "Wooder" Jug From Bryce Harper At The Home Run Derby
First and foremost--there's nobody who knows how to pander quite like Bryce Harper. He's a first ballot Hall of Fame panderer. The man just knows what the hometown fans want to see, and he delivers on a daily basis. Aside from one slip up when he wore a Sixers jersey ahead of game 7 of the NLCS, they've all been hits. And last night's "Wooder" jug he presented to Alec Bohm during the home run derby was no different.
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
Plymouth Meeting native Jesse Jaconski earns spot in New England Baseball League’s All-Star Game
Plymouth Meeting native and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School graduate Jesse Jaconski is playing baseball this summer for the North Shore Navigators in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Jaconski, who recently joined Penn State’s baseball team, has earned a spot in the league’s All-Star Game being played on Sunday, July 21st at Muzzy Field in Bristol (CT).
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