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Patrol Vehicle Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Philadelphia PD
The crash happened in the 18th District, at 57th Street and Larchwood Avenue at 6:09 a.m., as stated in the release. The officer was not injured, but the driver of the private vehicle was taken by Medic 9 to Jefferson Hospital for evaluation. The scene is being held. CID is...
Upper Moreland Sr. Little League advances to East Region semifinal, Fort Washington Legion drops to Mt Airy
The Upper Moreland Senior Little League took down Rhode Island 10-4 on Sunday, July 21 in the Senior East Region Tournament in Bangor, Maine. The team advances to today’s semifinal at 1:00pm against Maryland, who previously gave Upper Moreland their only loss of the tournament. They won the Pennsylvania...
Good Day Uncut: Urban Creators - Life Do Grow Farm
Hank Flynn visits with the Urban Creators at their Life Do Grow Farm location. They describe themselves as "A platform for radical and collaborative imagination. Building equity & collective liberation in our communities"
$2,500 Rescue Animals and Mental Health Scholarship for All Students, Due: 7/26
Background: This scholarship is here to help and celebrate young people who love helping rescue animals and promoting mental health by volunteering. It’s a great way to make a big difference and show how much you care!. Eligibility:. 🏫 High school students. 🎓 Undergraduate students. ❤️ Passion...
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Buys Stake in New Jersey Pharma Company
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane has acquired a major stake in Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharma company. Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane has acquired a major stake in Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a New Jersey-based specialty pharmaceutical company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The private markets investment management firm is now part of...
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
The College Horizons Program, which looks to empower Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian high schoolers to pursue higher education through culturally relevant college advising programs, took place on Penn's campus last month. Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands...
Missing Person: 23-year-old last seen in Fort Washington on July 19
Paul James Asman, 23, went missing on July Friday, 19 in Fort Washington. He was last seen near 321 Morris Road where he entered the woods along the Wissahickon Creek. Asman is described as 6’8″, 250 pounds, brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
Police searching for gunmen in deadly West Philadelphia mass shooting that left 9 shot, 3 dead
Philadelphia's mayor and police commissioner held a news conference on Monday following a deadlymass shooting over the weekend.Nine people were shot during what officials called an illegal block party in West Philadelphia. Three of those victims did not survive."Our administration is going to be relentless about showing up in every community, every time to say it is never ok to put an entire neighborhood at risk like this," said Mayor Cherelle Parker.WATCH: Officials give update on deadly West Philadelphia mass shootingPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel gave an update Monday on the deadly mass shooting in West...
See all homes sold in Burlington County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Burlington County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 22 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,544-square-foot home on Northampton Drive in Willingboro that sold for $345,000. Browns...
South Philadelphia Morning Collisions: Police Cruiser Overturned and Officers Hospitalized in Separate Incidents
In the early morning in South Philadelphia, chaos erupted at the intersection of 3rd Street and Packer Avenue. A police cruiser, actively part of a crash investigation, became the victim of a collision when an oncoming vehicle slammed into it, causing the cruiser to overturn. 6abc reports that the incident occurred around 1 a.m. yesterday, leaving an officer injured and two civilians with head injuries, both parties requiring hospitalization.
On Admiral Wilson Boulevard, a colorful look at East Camden
CAMDEN — The walls can't talk but they do tell a story at a building here. A recently completed mural presents the story of East Camden on donated space at the headquarters of Bush Refrigeration on Admiral Wilson Boulevard. ...
2 pedestrians killed, 3 others injured, in car crashes over the weekend
Two pedestrians, including a 22-month-old, were killed and several more were injured after they were struck by cars over the weekend. The fatalities came just days after a bicyclist and another pedestrian were killed in separate crashes Wednesday. On Saturday, a 31-year-old mother and her two daughters were hit as...
Philadelphia Police Investigate Increase in South Philly Car Vandalisms
Nineteen vehicles were vandalized in South Philadelphia, causing alarm and concern among residents. The Philadelphia police are investigating the incidents, and locals hope for increased security and swift justice. Key Takeaways:. Nineteen cars were vandalized in South Philadelphia in one night. Residents feel unsafe and are demanding more security measures.
Philadelphia weather: Rounds of rain, storms expected throughout the week
PHILADELPHIA - A muggy Monday with afternoon and evening showers will set the tone for a pattern of unsettled weather that forecasters believe will clear up by the weekend. FOX 29's Sue Serio expects showers to move into the parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey around 3 p.m. and continue to cover most of the region overnight.
Police SUV with lights, sirens on collides with car in West Philadelphia, police say
At least one person was checked out for any possible injuries after a police SUV with its sirens on and their car collided in West Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of South 57th and Larchwood streets around 6:10 a.m. on July 22, 2024,...
Ardmore’s history recognized by statewide origination
LOWER MERION — Recently, the Ardmore Initiative was one of several organizations that were recognized by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creating and implementing...
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell...
Walker & Dunlop Secures $285M Refinancing for Two Class A Temple University Student Housing Properties
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the closure of a $285,500,000 refinancing for Vantage and The View at Montgomery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two student housing properties are located on Temple University’s campus and represent one of the largest student housing financings closed thus far in 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722910532/en/ Vantage Apartments (Photo: Business Wire)
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
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