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Thousands dressed in white gather for 12th annual Diner en Blanc held in Philadelphia's Love Park
Thousands of people, dressed in their finest white clothing, turned out for a fancy evening meal outside with family and friends Thursday night.The annual Diner en Blanc took place in Philadelphia's Love Park.The event is known for keeping the location of the gathering a secret until just before the party begins.Live music and photo opportunities kept guests entertained.The celebration marked the 12th year of that event in Philadelphia.
Supporting a local small business
Hoagie man Dennis Fink is a loyal customer of Tate’s Good Food Restaurant, and he recently invited all of his customers to enjoy Sunday breakfast with him. Fink owns Fink’s Hoagies, 4633 Princeton Ave. in Tacony. Tate’s is at 8419 Torresdale Ave. in Holmesburg. Fink said small...
SISO Leadership Conference 2024 Focuses on Optimization
PHILADELPHIA — The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) held its annual Leadership Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center August 13-15, bringing together for-profit show organizers and suppliers/vendors for timely education and opportunities to form relationships in “The City of Brotherly Love.”. “This year’s focus was around optimization,...
Students, staff tour new elementary school facility in Philadelphia's Overbrook section
Friday was an exciting day for the students, faculty and staff of Lewis College Cassidy Academics Plus School in Philadelphia's Overbrook section.The school's brand-new facility opened for a tour just ten days before school starts.Action News also got a look inside the new facility."I like it cause it has a lot of color. The old Cassidy didn't have a lot of color. So, I think it brings more smiles, more energy," said 8th grader, Yasir.After a $62 million investment, the school will serve pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Spanning more than 87,000 square feet, it features brand-new classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, including WiFi and smartboards.Vibrant colors fill the hallways with words of affirmation like, "I am Worthy," displayed for all to see.There is also a sprawling outdoor play area with all brand-new equipment."My favorite part is the cafeteria because it looks like we are at a restaurant," said 5th grader, Jaziyah."They have a school that they can actually call home. They aren't sharing anything, it's their school, and it's memories for them," said Curtis Anders, from Overbrook.This school will accommodate 600 students, as the first bell rings on August 26.
Free Haven Farms helping grow next generation of NJ farmers
LAWNSIDE, N.J. (CBS) — George Washington, the first president of the United States, once described farming as the "most healthy, the most useful and the most noble employment of man." One family in New Jersey shares this sentiment and is intent on making the world a better place one farm-fresh bite at a time.Tucked away between the buildings in Lawnside, you'll find Free Haven Farms, run by the husband-and-wife team of Micaiah and Cynthia Hall."People are always surprised to see that there are Black farms, especially here in New Jersey, because it is pretty rare," Cynthia Hall, who has a...
Driver cooperating with police after woman struck, killed while getting out of stopped vehicle
One of the drivers being sought in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section is cooperating with police, according to officials.Tahtiana Diggs, 24, was struck and killed on Thursday around 3:42 a.m. in the 4300 block of N. Front Street.Diggs was hit by at least one vehicle after she fell while exiting a vehicle she was traveling in with family members, according to police.Diggs was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead."It is possible given the circumstances I've described to you that the driver didn't know they struck a person," Philadelphia Police Captain Mark...
Man charged in deadly Ohio Turnpike crash
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Authorities have charged a driver they say was involved in one of the deadly crashes on the Ohio Turnpike on Thursday. Naimov Istam, 24, of Philadelphia, faces charges of negligent aggravated vehicular homicide, a second-degree misdemeanor, and speeding for his involvement in one of the August 15 crashes near the Lucas/Fulton County line, court records show.
Former La Salle College track head coach, 1966 Bishop McDevitt boys’ XC team to be inducted into the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame on Aug. 24
Pat Devine, former head coach of the La Salle College High School track program, and the 1966 Bishop McDevitt High School boys’ cross country team will each be inducted into the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 24 at Belmont Plateau Park in Philadelphia following the annual one-mile youth and 5K Open Race at 9:00am.
'27 ATH, Evan Drzyzga talks Villanova camp visit
Evan Drzyzga is a very interesting prospect. At 5-10, 164 pounds he is a high level ATH prospect with multiple talents. He can play on all three sides of the ball, a talented receiver, kicker/punter and defensive back. He is transferring from Hunterdon Central to Immaculata High School. The 2027 New Jersey prospect spoke with me about his Villanova camp visit and recruitment for VUSports.
3 Eagles who played themselves off the roster in Preseason Week 2
The NFL preseason is a zero-sum game. With players fighting for roster spots, every good performance and every bad outing matters. It's fun when a well-liked player has the opportunity to ball out. On Thursday night the Philadelphia Eagles got that from wide receiver Joseph Ngata. Ngata led all Eagles...
Hollywood Actor and Abington Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native, Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope his new home. Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is dating model Gigi Hadid, bought a home near her...
Quakertown man pleads guilty to racing in crash that led to woman's death
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - A Quakertown man admitted to racing in his vehicle before a May 2023 crash that killed a 62-year-old Hatfield Township woman. Aidan Jarrett pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, and racing, according to an email from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. He...
Rabid skunk removed from neighborhood in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, health officials say
A rabid skunk was captured in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, according to Camden County health officials.The skunk was removed from a neighborhood by an animal control officer after it was seen with a resident's dogs on Tuesday.The skunk was then tested and it was confirmed to have rabies.A bulletin was distributed in the area where the animal was found and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been notified.Health officials say there was no human exposure, adding that only the dogs were exposed.The exposed dogs have since received rabies booster shots and have been placed under a strict...
Teen pronounced dead in Route 33 crash, state police say
A Hellertown teen was pronounced dead following a crash Thursday night on Route 33 in Northampton County, authorities said. The 17-year-old was driving a Toyota Prius when he crashed on Route 33 South at the ramp to Route 248, Pennsylvania State Police spokesman Trooper Nathan Branosky told lehighvalleylive.com. The crash...
RoadRage: Men Stop Traffic To Attack Vehicle, Shippensburg Police Say
Officers were sent to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County after Cumberland County 911 received a call about a road rage incident that had just happened. The men in the photo above, hopped out of the white Ford Fusion and damaged the...
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