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Philly leaders denounce political violence, promise election safety in November
With just months until the November election, the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has put safety at the forefront across the country. Philadelphia officials on both sides of the aisle joined together Monday to denounce political violence in the city. City leaders held a news conference outside of City Hall in front of […]
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up-to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Brinks Armored Truck Robbed In Chester, PA: FBI
Two suspects held up the truck at the Autozone near 9th Street and Avenue of the State around 12:15 p.m., the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said. The assaulted the driver and stole his weapon before making off with an unknown sum of cash, investigators believe. Pictures show one suspect...
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Prospect Park fire chief resigns following controversial social media post
A fire official in Delaware County has resigned following a controversial social media post surrounding the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. The borough of Prospect Park put out a statement condemning the now former fire marshal, James Simmonds. “The Prospect Park Fire Company Board of Trustees met the evening of July 14th stemming […]
Gentile's Market worker celebrates 70 years serving Delaware County
Joe Gentile started working with his dad at his small farm stand at age 7 in Broomall 1954. It soon became known as 'Gentile's Market' and moved to its current location in Newtown Square in the early 1970s.70 years later, the Army veteran and cancer survivor still loves his job and has no plans to retire.Joe, along with his parents and 8 siblings, all worked at the market in some capacity over the many decades. The roster has expanded to include in-laws and children of the family's next generation.Watch our video to see Joe Gentile in action. To learn more about Gentile's Market, visit their Facebook page.RELATED: 89-year-old crossing guard retires after 47 years of serviceDorothy 'Miss Dottie' Kalkbrenner has helped students cross the street in Abington Township for nearly half a century.
Ex-cop guilty of forcing false confession of wrongfully convicted man
A former Philadelphia homicide detective was found guilty of violently coercing the false confession of a man who spent more than a decade in prison for a murder he did not commit. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a jury convicted James Pitts of two counts of perjury and three counts...
Temple University to host forum on Fair Chance Hiring
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. Lisa Smith felt confident as she entered a recent job interview. She was prepared and qualified, and as the hiring manager read her application, she felt positive that he would offer her the position.
Update: Southeast Pa. under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 8:42 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 10 p.m. for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk...
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...
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...
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 […]
Heat Health Emergency in effect for Philadelphia residents
Due to possible record-high temperatures, the Philadelphia Health Department declared a heat health emergency effective from Monday, July 15th, to Wednesday, July 17th. With the heat health emergency in place, the city’s emergency heat programs are activated, which include the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s (PCA) Heatline, cooling centers, home visits by special field teams, enhanced […]
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