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Sales at Toll Brothers’ Newly Opened Malvern Townhomes Underway
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened sales at its 280-townhome development in Malvern, with the first move-in homes scheduled to be ready by next month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers purchased the parcel at 367 Old Morehall Road in July last year from Knickerbocker Lands...
Simone Biles excites young Philly gymnasts as she heads to Wells Fargo Center for Gold Over America Tour
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia will welcome gymnastics legend Simone Biles on Friday as she headlines the “Gold Over America Tour” at the Wells Fargo Center, showcasing her renowned acrobatic talents alongside other stars.
Camden celebrates 10th anniversary of Salvation Army Kroc Center
This week marks 10 years since a special resource opened in Camden, New Jersey. The resource provides numerous services for people young and old and stands as a beacon of hope in the heart of the city's Cramer Hill neighborhood. What was once the site of a landfill and blight in the community, the Salvation Army Kroc Center is now an example of progress and a place where opportunity meets potential."There's a lot of promises made in this city and this is a promise that was kept," Felix Moulier said.Moulier has been a member of the center for the past seven years....
SEPTA to offer extra service for Phillies playoff games
If you’re going to the Phillies game this weekend, SEPTA is offering additional services to get to the Bank. The Phillies are hosting the New York Mets in Citizens Bank Park at 4:08 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and SEPTA will have regular service to NRG Station with six Express trains leaving Fern Rock Transportation Center […]
Wawa’s Fast Food-like Items Make it the Envy of All Who Do Not Have One Nearby
Wawa, the mega-popular Delaware County-based convenience store chain, is a source of envy for many who do not have one nearby. Wawa, the mega-popular Delaware County-based convenience store chain, is a source of envy for many who do not have one nearby, writes Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen for The Daily Meal.
RoxtoberFest adds new attractions: ‘Spocktoberfest,’ Scarecrow Walk
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The 12th Annual RoxtoberFest is taking over Ridge Avenue in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia on Saturday, October 5. The fall festival is welcoming families to enjoy the day with a traditional German beer fest mixed with a line-up of musical entertainment, hundreds of vendors and food trucks, cemetery tours, costume contests, games […]
Empty shelves looming? Dockworker strike cripples East Coast ports, inflation fears rise
Dockworkers in Philadelphia and at ports around the country are striking, causing cargo ship traffic jams along the East and Gulf coasts. Workers are demanding better pay and job protections from automation. As cargo sits unloaded at sea, what impact will the strike have on the supply chain and inflation? And how does politics play into this?
Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recently joined with the city’s Department of Streets and federal representatives to celebrate the completion of the city’s first major project to be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the reconstructed Montgomery Avenue Bridge. BIL money funded 80 percent of the $17 million bridge replacement project with Pennsylvania funding […] The post Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Security top of mind for local Jewish community
Volunteers planted 1,200 Israeli flags around the Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Wednesday.The flags represent each person killed since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.The first anniversary will fall in the middle of the high holidays this year and comes as Iran bombards Israel with missiles."We've seen an increase in requests for our guard service. The community is definitely on edge," said Bud Monaghan.He is the executive director of security for the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, which covers 84 houses of worship plus other agencies in New Jersey and Delaware.Security tightened for Rosh...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
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