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Grandma describes moments after toddler fell from window in Kensington: ‘It was an accident’
PHILADELPHIA - A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after police say she fell from a window of a home in Kensington Sunday night. Officers responded to a hospital case on the 500 block of East Indiana Avenue in Kensington around 9:10 p.m. The young girl had fallen out of...
Photo essay: Philly’s Icarus Cup saw 1,000+ soccer players ‘enjoy the people’ over the weekend
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia’s Icarus Cup saw thousands connect through the culture of soccer, fashion and vibes throughout the weekend. More than 1,000 players across 80 teams donned special kits...
Philadelphia nonprofit teaches children the trades, life skills
A program in Philadelphia is building dreams and skills for the children in the city's most underserved neighborhoods.'Build A Man' introduces young people to the trades while also giving them access to vital mental health services.It's also a place where kids will be learning life skills.The nonprofit that runs it just welcomed its campers for a second year.Action News has more on the nonprofit in the video above.
Philadelphia, PA, TV news anchor Mike Jerrick shares cancer diagnosis
If you're a fan of Mike Jerrick, one of the hosts of FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia morning show, you might have been wondering where's he's been lately. Jerrick just revealed he's been battling cancer. Jerrick returned to the airwaves Monday to let viewers know that he did not get...
Philadelphia Email Breach Impacted Data from 35,000+ People
(TNS) — The city of Philadelphia has revealed that more than 35,000 people were affected by a data breach in its email system last year, but investigators have found no evidence that anyone was victimized by identity theft or fraud. The breach was first publicly reported by the city...
Despite their best effort, Phillies fans failed to ruin the MLB All-Star Game
The Philadelphia Phillies are well-represented in the MLB All-Star Game, with eight players on the National League squad. That ties the league record, joining the 2023 Atlanta Braves as the only teams with eight All-Stars over the last decade. Philadelphia also has five pitchers in the game, which stands alone as the most ever.
A heat health advisory has been issued for Philly through Wednesday
If you've stepped outside in Philly today, you probably already know that it's hot out there. Really hot. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for all of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania through Wednesday. And if you're thinking of getting out of town to cool off, don't bother—a heatwave is consuming most of the Northeast, including New England, as well as the Midwest, and over 100 million Americans are currently under a heat advisory.
Critically endangered orangutan born at Philadelphia Zoo in huge milestone
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Zoo has recently welcomed a brand-new bundle of joy, and they couldn't be more excited. "Amazing news to share… We are over the moon!" An adorable baby orangutan was born to mom Tua and dad Sugi on June 26. "We're happy to report the baby...
Patient actors at Thomas Jefferson University who unionized this year hold rally for new contract
A group of workers at Thomas Jefferson University who are paid to simulate patients for medical students celebrated a victory earlier this year when they won a union election. But six months later, they say they're struggling to be taken seriously in bargaining sessions. Known as standardized patients, these actors...
Hall of Famer makes bizarre admission
Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame third basemen Mike Schmidt probably knows his way around an athletic cup, right? In the third inning of Philadelphia’s blowout loss to the Oakland Athletics Sunday afternoon, Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs took a foul ball to the groin region. It was the second time over the weekend that Stubbs Read more... The post Does Mike Schmidt drink from athletic cups? appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Fusion Futures 2029 squad claims NLF 2024 National Championship
The Fusion Futures 2029 squad claimed the NLF 2024 National Championship Sunday at Stony Brook University. The title gives the Philly-based squad a 41-1 record this year with six championships. Fusion Futures is ranked No. 1 in the 2029 class by US Club Lax and has outscored its foes 420-111.
Girl Shot Dead Inside Philadelphia Apartment: Homicide Detectives
A 17-year-old girl was found dead of a gunshot wound on Monday morning, July 15, Philadelphia police say. Officers responded to a home on the 5900 block of Chancellor Street around 9 a.m., PPD said in a release. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No weapon was recovered and no a…
East Coast braces for record heat wave: Latest forecast
The record heat that baked the West Coast for much of last week is arriving on the East Coast early this week and health departments are already preparing for heat-related emergencies. More than 100 million people in 33 states were under heat alerts Monday morning. In Philadelphia, where the heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- is forecast to reach 104 degrees on Monday, the city health department has issued a heat health emergency. "We'll have over 150 cooling centers open for our residents who need them," Mayor Cherelle Parker said in a statement. "Please call 311 to find a cooling center near you. Check on your older neighbors. Make sure they're safe. If we care for one another, we'll get through this heat wave together."
Large power outage in North Hills, East Oreland to be restored by July 17
Upper Dublin Township officials announced that a large power outage is affecting the North Hills neighborhood and parts of East Oreland. PECO is addressing the issue with an estimated power restoration date of Wednesday, July 17, officials said. If you are without power, the township encourages you to:. Seek respite...
Small Businesses Save Big with PECO Small Business Solutions
Small businesses of all kinds can find ways to save big by reducing their energy use with help from PECO. PECO helps small businesses like yours reduce energy expenses and save big. Energy efficiency solutions can help your business cut costs, save money, and improve the overall productivity of your...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Tioga County until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 6 p.m. for Tioga County. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring...
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