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One New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This School Year
How do you feel about cell phone use in schools in New Jersey?. I have a lot of friends who are teachers in Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, and cell phones seem to be the bane of their existence. Trying to get their class to keep the phones off and away...
New state-of-the-art school in Overbrook gives hope to students
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — New beginnings and new possibilities in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood.Students, staff and faculty celebrated the new and improved Lewis College Cassidy Academics Plus School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday."This new school is a place where we will explore, discover and grow the leaders of tomorrow," said Principal Herman Douglas.The $62 million state-of-the-art facility is the first in the district to be built by a Black-owned construction company. It will soon welcome hundreds of students from grades kindergarten through 8th grade."Our scholars absolutely deserve this," said Tony Watlington, superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia.Parents, incoming students and...
CBS Philly investigates church permits to park in bike lanes
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Saturday marks one month since Dr. Barbara Friedes, a doctor at CHOP, was killed by a drunk driver while riding her bike in the designated bike lane on Spruce Street not far from Rittenhouse Square. In the weeks since her death, CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Liz Crawford has been researching the city's laws regarding bike lanes.For years, cyclists in Philadelphia have been pleading for protected bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets. Currently, the majority of the bike lanes consist of painted lines on pavement, but many cyclists want concrete barriers along the bike lane, something that might have saved Dr....
Dolphins Safety Jevon Holland Complains About Attitude Of Ex-Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio
Vic Fangio is one of the most respected defensive minds in the National Football League. The current defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles has been wreaking havoc on offenses as a coach for over nearly 40 years. And, until injuries started to pile up, Fangio did a really nice job with the Miami Dolphins a […] The post Dolphins Safety Jevon Holland Complains About Attitude Of Ex-Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio appeared first on BroBible.
Storm Chasers visit to talk tornadoes, storm chasing experiences
Storm chasers Lou Ruh, Ed Sweeney and Maureen Alfieri talk with FOX 29 Weather Authority Meteorologist Drew Anderson about their storm chasing experiences and what it is like to see a tornado on the ground.
Katz Dean Amy Goldberg named chair of the American Board of Surgery
Amy Goldberg, a distinguished trauma surgeon and Marjorie Joy Katz Dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, has taken on a new leadership role. She has been named chair of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists. For Goldberg, being...
Illegal ATV Driver Seriously Injured In Reckless Black Horse Pike Crash: Gloucester Twp PD
The four-wheeled ATV operator was found lying in the roadway while the ATV itself had come to rest in a nearby wooded area near Clementon Avenue around 6:35 p.m., local police said. Police say the driver had "unlawfully and recklessly" operated the ATV on the Black Horse Pike. As a...
Calling Bluey fans: You can visit the Heeler house in the Philadelphia area
CAMP — which offers ticketed immersive family experiences — has added the Philadelphia area as the fourth U.S. stop of Bluey x CAMP. It’s a collaboration with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio — the series has taken the world by storm since being picked up on Disney Plus.
Exeter Smiles Introduces Affordable Traditional Braces in Reading
— Berks County residents now have access to reliable and effective traditional braces from Exeter Smiles. This treatment is ideal for those looking to achieve a beautifully aligned smile through a trusted method. Traditional braces are known for their durability and effectiveness. They allow precise adjustments and deliver optimal results,...
Middletown doctor agrees to six-figure payout to settle allegations he violated drug laws
A Middletown doctor has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations he failed to maintain adequate drug registrations for multiple medical practices that he owned, operated, and stored controlled substances. The payment resolves allegations that Dr. Joseph E. Kepko violated the Controlled Substances Act between 2021 and August 2023 by...
Jaxon Phetsavanh, 17, Of Hellertown, Dies In Car Accident
Jaxon Phetsavanh, 17, of Hellertown, has died following a crash along the Route 33 Southbound Exit Ramp to Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to a release by the Northampton County Coroner's Office. His cause of death was "Blunt Force Injuries," as stated in the...
Scene of residential structure fire cleared in York County
YORK, Pa. — Firefighters battled a working residential structure fire in York County on Friday night. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The fire started around 7 p.m. at the intersection of East Philadelphia and North Franklin Streets in York City. East Philadelphia Street was shut down...
Successful grievance process earns Delaware County employee her job back
A Delaware County employee fired last year after 23 years of service has been offered her old job back after successfully appealing her termination with the county Board of Personnel Grievance. Paula Richards — more commonly known as the often bombastic former Darby Mayor Paula Brown — was accused last...
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety.
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania’s opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law.
NEXT Weather Alert: Rip current risks and Sunday downpours
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia region will see rainy weather both days of this weekend. Ditch the sunglasses and keep the umbrella handy on Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving storm system will approach from the west with clouds, showers and storms. Any storms on Saturday should remain below severe limits but on Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert has been issued for the threat of severe storms. We are currently in a Marginal Severe Risk (level 1 of 5). Heavy rain with flash flooding and damaging wind gusts are the threats.Trying to avoid the rain and re-arrange any outdoor plans? Here is the...
Union to face new challenge with bump up to Class 2A
Aug. 17—In an effort to cut down on travel time and promote natural rivalries, Union made the decision to voluntarily bump up to Class 2A this season. Despite being the fifth-smallest public school playing football in the WPIAL, the Scotties are excited about the move. "It's much better than going to Springdale and having extra travel time," coach Kim Niedbala said. "We kind of figured we'd be ...
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