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Parents of CHOP doctor killed in crash speak out as cyclists seek changes: 'Barricades need to be up'
PHILADELPHIA - Calls for action are growing louder in Philadelphia as bikers and advocates demand change from the city after a biker was struck and killed by a car this week in Center City. "She was inspiring to everyone she met, and supportive, loving, compassionate," said Mary Dietrick. Words Mary...
Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies in Philadelphia
An investigation is underway after an infant died in Philadelphia on Sunday.According to police, a 5-month-old boy was found unresponsive in the morning by his mother.They were at Northern Children's Services on Ridge Avenue in Wissahickon, officers say.The child was rushed to Einstein Medical Center, where he later died.So far, there is no word on what caused the child's death. Authorities did not say whether charges were being filed.
Hundreds gather to mourn those struck and killed by cars on city streets
Safety advocates came together Sunday morning near Rittenhouse Square to remember and mourn recent victims of pedestrian and cyclist traffic deaths and to demand action to improve safety on the city’s streets, even as more deadly incidents had occurred just hours earlier. The vigil was held for Barbara Friedes,...
First Responders To Celebrate National Night Out At Three Locations
Pennsauken’s first responders are holding special events during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 6, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Getting back to the event’s roots, this year’s National Night Out will be held in three locations to be...
Theatre in the X Presents Free Performances of One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show at Malcolm X Park
Theatre in the X, which was created in 2013 to provide the people of West Philadelphia and the African American community at large the opportunity to see professional quality theater in their own neighborhood for no cost, will present One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show, a hilarious and heartfelt play by renowned playwright Don Evans, for their 11th season. Evans earned his M.A. and M.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Temple University and was a part of the Black Arts Movement. The company’s production of One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show will be offered to audiences for free at Philadelphia’s Malcolm X Park for a limited engagement, August 22 – 25, 2024.
Philadelphia children set a goal for soccer skills with Athletic Club of Fairhill
The "Futbol is Life" skills camp was held at The Shipley School, setting a goal for Philadelphia children.The Athletic Club of Fairhill hopes to introduce soccer to children who may want to pursue it in their future educational journey."We want to provide academic opportunities to kids in our neighborhood through a sport like soccer...'Futbol is Life' is our annual soccer camp. The idea was to get kids from North Philly into a place that they may have never been to," said President of AC Fairhill, Dominique Landry.The event is hosted at various schools such as The Shipley School, to showcase an institution kids could strive to attend.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
A former Philadelphia Police homicide detective was found guilty of assaulting an innocent man more than a decade ago to obtain a false murder confession […] Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
Pitman's Sharkey twins support each other through the highs, lows and milestones
As young kids, they were always trying to outdo each other on the baseball field, constantly battling to see who could hit the ball harder, throw it farther or run faster. That sense of healthy competition has stayed with twin brothers Brayden and Connor Sharkey as they’ve gotten older, but at the same time, there’s never been a question of their support for one another. It was there growing up and throughout their recently completed careers at Pitman — which was historic for one of them — and it will remain for the next chapter, however it unfolds.
Camden, NJ, man gets 65 years in prison for brutal murder in 2019
A Camden man will likely never see the outside of a prison ever again after being sentenced for a brutal killing in 2019. On April 17th, 45-year-old Corey James Malloy was convicted of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Nathaniel Perry on September 26th, 2019. The verdict was returned after a jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.
7-Month-Old Baby's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia, Police Say
Harrowing video captured Dominique Billips shooting the baby at point-blank range on the 400 block of Meridian Street around 5:50 p.m. Thursday, July 18, as reported by Daily Voice. The baby was rushed to the hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound in his right leg, police said....
Suspect sought for deadly hit and run in Frankford
Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly hit and run.It took place on the 1200 block of Aramingo Avenue in the Frankford section of the city.Detectives say a man was hit and killed at around 5 a.m. Sunday morning.The driver then took off.Action News is working to get a description of the car that was involved.
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #6, LB James Heard Jr.
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: James Heard Jr. Position: Linebacker.
Man Who Lived in Atlantic City Hall for a Weekend: Arrested, Again
First, a history lesson on the first criminal charge(s). We broke an issue back on October 2, 2024, when a man managed to live inside Atlantic City, New Jersey City Hall for an entire long weekend. Sherif Ramadan allegedly moved into Atlantic City Hall from Thursday, September 28, 2023 through...
Teen Mom Star Kailyn Lowry Reveals That She Purchased ‘20 Acres of Land’ in Delaware
Teen Mom star Kailyn Lowry has big plans! The reality star revealed that she had recently purchased a sizable piece of land and said that wants to build a large house on the property. “I am closing on 20 acres of land today,” Kailyn, 32, announced in a TikTok video posted on July 19. “They...
New Officers Welcomed, Promotions Congratulated
JACKSON – Township officials recognized both new hires and promoted officers of the township police department during a recent council meeting. Jackson Police Department Public Safety Director Joseph Candido, assisted by Captain John Giovanetti announced the promotion of seven officers and introduced two newly appointed full-time police officers. Lt....
Mt. Laurel Residents Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month at 2nd Annual Community Campout
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel community came together this past weekend to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month at what has become an annual event. Mount Laurel's second-ever Community Campout was held on July 19 at Laurel Acres Park. The event was held in honor of National Park and Recreation Month, which has been celebrated every July since 1985 and promotes building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. The month also recognizes the over 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals, along with...
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