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‘Rest in peace, chief, we’ll take it from here’
The outpouring of condolences through social media and the community have been coming in for Alan M. Zimmermann Jr., the chief of Independence Fire Company No. 1 and the Palmyra Fire Department. Zimmermann, who was recently celebrated and recognized as outgoing fire chief, passed away on July 21 surrounded by...
Ensure Your Well Water is Safe to Drink with Regular Testing
Many residents in the Hopewell Valley area get their drinking water from private wells. It is therefore important for homeowners to have their wells tested by a certified laboratory to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water from potential contaminants. In addition, testing is mandatory through the NJ Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) during real estate transactions and every 5 years for rental properties.
Pennsylvania children with disabilities learned how to ride bikes at special iCan Bike Camp
OAKS, Pa. (CBS) – Just in time for Friday's National Disability Independence Day commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disability Act, children with disabilities learned how to ride bikes on their own with help from an army of volunteers at the iCan Bike Camp.Teri Miller was rooting for her 13-year-old son Chase, who lives with autism. After a week at the camp, which helps children with special needs learn how to ride a bike, he was zipping around the parking lot. Teri Miller fought back tears of gratitude as she watched her son zoom by."They have been so great here," she...
2 killed, 5 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on Black Horse Pike
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Two people were killed and seven were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County Friday evening, police said.Pleasantville and Egg Harbor Township police said several cars were involved in the crash that happened on the 8000 block of Black Horse Pike Friday after 8 p.m.The crash happened when a 2017 Nissan Sentra driving westbound traveled into oncoming traffic and struck a 2018 Kia Forte, the Egg Harbor Township Police said. The head-on crash pushed the Kia backwards and it was then rear-ended by a 2020 Nissan...
Monster-Mania returns to South Jersey for a celebration of all things scary
This year, Monster-Mania 59 is coming to the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill from Aug. 2 through 4. And, among the guests is one of the biggest names in fright — Clive Barker, the creator of the long-running “Hellraiser” franchise.
Philadelphia police investigating late-night shooting that left 2 injured
A man and a woman were hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in Philadelphia, according to police. Police said officers responded to the 4600 block of Morris Street around 11:38 p.m. after receiving reports of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, police said an 18-year-old man was found lying...
Wawa Just Outside Philly, PA Accused of Pumping Contaminated Gas
Customers of a Wawa not far outside Philadelphia, PA are reporting damage to their vehicles after their fuel tanks were filled with allegedly contaminated gas. After the owner of a 2016 Jeep exhibited signs of malfunction, it was determined by a mechanic at Millevoi Brothers Automotive that the vehicle's was running on less than pure petrol, 6abc.com reports. It resulted in more than $4,000 in damage to the Jeep's engine.
A Rock Promoter Saved the Tower Theater From Its Demise
For 50 years, Upper Darby’s Tower Theater has been a premier concert hall. As concert halls go, this former movie theater only seats 3,500, but it’s hosted a legend of performers. The Rollings Stones, U2, Radiohead, Bob Marley, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, The Smiths, Grateful Dead, Bob...
Development of New Homes Underway on Grounds of Philmont Country Club
Plans for residential development on the grounds of the Philmont Country Club. After receiving all the required approvals, the development of 176 new townhouse units on the grounds of the Philmont Country Club in Lower Moreland Township has begun, writes Ryan Genova for the Glenside Local. The plan envisioned an...
Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
As annoying as it can be to step onto, bubble gum is one of Philadelphia’s greatest exports, as it was invented by a local candy accountant. One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY.
Philadelphia region enjoying the first dry weekend since Memorial Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This weekend is the first without rainy weather this summer for the Philadelphia area.It's hard to believe, but each of the past nine weekends have featured everything from a light shower to severe storms. The last time we enjoyed a fully dry weekend was May 25-26, which was the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. By the way, it rained on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Along with our dry weekend, we will also have sunshine and seasonable temperatures, with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Perhaps the best news of all is the much lower...
Parker Signs New Health Laws
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed two pieces of healthcare-related legislation into law at St. Christopher’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25th. The two bills, 240467 and 240426, adjust an index related to federal Medicaid funding, and change the zoning on a plot of land that will allow for a new health center to be built in the 7th Council District, respectively.
Philadelphia Greets a Summer Splendor with Sunny Skies and Warm Temps Set the Scene for Outdoor Fun
As Philadelphians look up to a mostly sunny sky today, they're in for a warm summer treat with temperatures climbing towards the upper 80s, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. The forecast reveals a pattern of mild winds and clear nights for the weekend, setting the stage for outdoor activities and night-time strolls under the stars, the city settles into a comfortable groove of summer weather that beckons residents outdoors.
This Pa. phone booth is meant for speaking with the dead
If you could talk to a lost loved one over the phone, what would you tell them?. At The Thread, a new art and therapeutic installation in Germantown’s Vernon Park, visitors have the opportunity to answer that question. The Thread’s key feature is a small booth with a detached rotary phone, meant to simulate speaking with the dead or anyone else its caller may be mourning.
Offers and Social Media Reactions from Friday's Lasch Bash + White Out camp
On Friday, Penn State held the first day of their final summer event of the year, their annual Lasch Bash and also hosted their final camp of the summer, their White Out camp at Beaver Stadium. Below, you can see who the Nittany Lions offered on Friday as well as a handful of social media reactions.
Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1M
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. At least once a week, local historian Brandon Zimmerman unlocks the gate to an unruly and sprawling 27-acre urban forest in North Philly as a volunteer caretaker. While...
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.”. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the...
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