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Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees had sued the city, claiming the mandate...
Affordable housing in Grays Ferry; Phillies’ best team ever; SEPTA safety order | Morning roundup
‘It’s just a blessing’: Philly officials and residents celebrate affordable housing development in Grays Ferry. Plan Philly’s Aaron Moselle writes about how the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) partnered with the nonprofit Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) to jointly subsidize 27 units at the Arlene Thorpe Townhomes, with monthly rent ranging from $282 for a one-bedroom apartment to $890 for a three-bedroom unit.
Philadelphia weather: Heat again for Wednesday ahead of severe storms
PHILADELPHIA - It was a very hot Tuesday, with severe weather rolling into the region. Severe weather pushed west to east and from the northern reaches of the suburbs into Philadelphia and South Jersey. Wind gusts up to 60 and 70 mph brought down trees and power lines, leaving thousands...
With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa had the second largest sales increase, with a $76 million bump in revenue for the Philadelphia area. The Delaware County convenience store chain pulls...
New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Set to Open in Old City
If everything goes as planned, Calandrino's Old City Vino will be the newest addition to Philadelphia's wine scene by the end of the month. Three brothers have been working for about a-year-and-a-half, welcoming customers to Calandrino’s Old City Vino, their wine bar and bottle shop. After holding soft openings,...
Wawa Closes Port Richmond Location, One of the Oldest in Philadelphia, After 45 Years
Wawa closed its Port Richmond location on July 9, citing an inability to continue meeting the needs of its customers. Wawa closed one of its oldest Philadelphia locations in Port Richmond on Tuesday, July 9, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The store had been open for over...
Ford Evening Book Talk: Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Mount Vernon welcomed author Erica Armstrong Dunbar to the David M. Rubenstein Leadership Hall to discuss her book Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. About the Book. When George Washington was elected president, he reluctantly left behind his beloved...
Tuesday in Philly region could be the hottest day of 2024 so far
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tuesday will likely be the hottest day so far, and the air temperature itself may get to 100 degrees. While not a record for the date -- 102 is the record in 1998 -- it would be the first triple-digit day since 2012. Whether 98 or 99, the heat index will likely be 106-110 degrees during peak heating of the day in the afternoon, so take it seriously. Up to this point, the hottest temperature we've had was 98 degrees back in June during our first heat wave. Check on neighbors; wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing; and try to limit...
19 vehicles broken into, vandalized in South Philly under investigation: police
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department are investigating after they say more than a dozen vehicles were broken into and vandalized late Sunday night. Police say they received numerous calls after 9:30 Monday morning about broken car windows, the insides ransacked and belongings stolen. They say it occurred in the 1600 to 1800 blocks of Washington Avenue. Investigators believe it happened between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Phillies’ Alec Bohm shocks doubters with eye-opening Home Run Derby performance
When Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm announced that he was entering the Home Run Derby this year, he said he wanted to participate because it was always the cool thing to watch as a kid and he didn’t know if he’d ever get another opportunity. Well, he got his opportunity and made the most of it.
FEMA will spend over $2M to protect Philadelphia's Eastwick community from Cobbs Creek flooding
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it'll spend more than $2 million to install temporary barriers for about 1,400 feet along Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia's Eastwick community.The barriers, known as HESCO barriers, are about four feet high and three feet wide and are made up of fabric and metal wire that's filled with sand.They were recently used during major flooding events in the Midwest.On Monday afternoon, dozens of people, including FEMA administrators, politicians and members of the Eastwick community, gathered at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center to discuss the plans for the barriers."The community...
McDevitt’s 1966 XC team to be inducted into Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame
Bishop McDevitt High School’s 1966 cross country team will be inducted into the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 24, Friends of Bishop McDevitt announced. The ceremony will take at the Belmont Plateau Park in Philadelphia. More about the ceremony and the team’s accomplishments can...
2024 Temple Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Temple has posted three consecutive 3-9 seasons, including the last two under head coach Stan Drayton. The last time Temple had a winning season was 2019 when the Owls went 8-5 and earned their fifth straight bowl game appearance. Since then, it’s been downhill. Temple has produced good players. For...
Franchise-record 8 All-Stars reflection of what Phillies have done, not what they want to be
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Having a franchise-record and MLB-high eight All-Stars is a reflection of what the Philadelphia Phillies have done so far this season, not what they expect to be when it is all done. Especially after how they finished each of the last two seasons. “Our goal...
Philadelphia Eagles face near $300m salary cap debt and ‘financial gymnastics’ after failing in Super Bowl pursuit
THE Philadelphia Eagles spent big in pursuit of glory in a move that may cause the franchise issues down the road. General manager Howie Roseman aggressively pursued a Super Bowl win, but his team fell short. Now, he faces the daunting task of managing Philadelphia‘s salary cap. NFL analyst Chris Kouffman says Eagles bosses have […]
Michael Zanoni of Mercer men’s basketball to transfer to Penn
Penn men’s basketball is continuing to be aggressive at the transfer portal, adding another sharpshooting guard in Mercer men’s basketball sophomore guard Michael Zanoni. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard received a wide range of offers, from Power 5 schools to lower-level Division I programs, after entering the transfer portal. However, he immediately gravitated towards Penn when the Red and Blue came knocking due to his existing relationship with the program. In high school, Zanoni developed a rapport with coach Nat Graham and met numerous times with head coach Steve Donahue through the recruiting process.
Brown: SJU President Dr. Cheryl McConnell tapped by Mayor Cherelle Parker to serve on ‘Eds and Meds Roundtable’
The news was released on June 12 that Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has formed “Roundtables,” comprising a dozen groups of leaders to advise on major Philadelphia sectors. According to a July 2 news item, Saint Joseph’s University President Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, was invited to participate by Mayor...
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