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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...
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.
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...
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, "The Godfather of Fentanyl," is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns. A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Bensalem Police Seeking Identity of Alleged Retail Theft Suspect at ACME
A recent retail theft at an Acme is being investigated by Bensalem Police and they are asking for the public’s help in identifying the alleged suspect. Bensalem Police say they are investigating a retail theft at the Acme located at 2301 Bristol Road on July 24, 2024. It was reported that an unknown white male entered the store at approximately 1 p.m. and stole seven cases of Twisted Tea Lights, valuing $134.00. The actor then fled on foot without paying for the merchandise.
Fact Check: Protesters Did NOT Deface Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, Did NOT Burn Flag On Capitol Grounds
Did protesters deface the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia or burn the U.S. flag on the Capitol grounds as a video on TikTok claimed? No, that's not true: Video and photo evidence show that they defaced a replica bell in Washington, D.C. While protesters did burn a U.S. flag in Washington, media coverage and a statement from Vice President Kamala Harris prove that did not happen at the Capitol. There is no reporting or National Park Service statement that protesters put graffiti on Philadelphia's Liberty Bell on July 24, 2024.
Twin Brothers Raise Hundreds for Warminster Food Bank with Lemonade Stand
Shane and Weston Fox, 9-year-old twin brothers from Warrington, have raised $800 to support the Warminster Food Bank. Shane and Weston Fox, 9-year-old twin brothers from Warrington, have raised $800 to support the Warminster Food Bank, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. This effort was part of their junior black...
Shift Changes Put More Chester Patrols on the Streets This Summer
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky and Major Katrina Blackwell. Chester is solving a shortage of street patrol officers this summer by making significant changes to its daily staffing to get more police officers on the street, according to a recent Chester Police Department release. Officers are now working 12-hours shifts,...
Dave Dombrowski discusses move to get Carlos Estévez and if any other moves for Phillies are coming
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Dave Dombrowski knew it was a seller's market at this trade deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies general manager had to be aggressive to get the impact player that was going to help his team win a World Series. Enter Carlos Estévez. The Phillies acquired Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels during Saturday's victory over the Cleveland Guardians, giving up Double-A starting pitcher Sam Aldegheri (No. 23 ranked prospect by MLB.com) and High-A starting pitcher George Klassen (No. 28). Both players were rising prospects in the Phillies system, a price to pay for an elite closer in Major League Baseball. "It's going...
Philadelphia Flyers' bad treatment of top prospect leads him to leave the team
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Alexei Kolosov has left the team to return to Russia, and the reasons why are quite shocking. Kolosov was drafted in the 3rd round, 78th overall by the Flyers in 2021. There was a legit amount of hype around him after he put up very respectable numbers in the KHL as an 18-year-old. Even this season he had solid numbers in the top Russian league before he came over to join the Flyers organization. However, he apparently was not very happy about how the short stint with the team went as he got into just two games with the AHL Lehigh Valley. He says that the Flyers isolated him by putting him up in a hotel by himself when he got to North America.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Is Not The Same QB He Was During Spring OTAs
The Philadelphia Eagles had some concerning reports surface regarding Jalen Hurts’ play during OTAs this spring. There were days when former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett outshined the Eagles QB1 as they learned new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s system. He appears to have turned a corner at the...
Fire burns shooting range, gun shop in Dauphin County
Crews from departments in Dauphin and Cumberland counties are fighting a fire at 717 Armory, a gun shop and shooting range in Swatara Township. The fire call came in just after 3 p.m. Saturday, firefighters on the scene said. More than 90 minutes later, smoke continued to pour out of the Derry Street business’ roof, filling the air with the scent of burning rubber.
Scenes from the 2024 Harrisburg Pride Parade and Festival
The 32nd Pride Festival of Central PA was held Saturday at Soldiers Grove on the grounds of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. The Pride Parade proceeded the festival, and afterward, there were many vendors, sponsors, speakers, nonstop entertainment, and music. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Famed Buffalo Soldiers honored in Easton | PHOTOS
The Buffalo Soldiers whose graves were found at the playground and basketball courts at West Nesquehoning Park in Easton were honored there Saturday. The Buffalo Soldiers were Black troops who served in segregated units formed after the Civil War mostly for duty in the West. The ceremony had quasi-military ceremonies such as a rifle salute and showed renderings of what will happen to the park, as well as a monument to be placed at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem. See photos below.
Homes at or under $500,000 in Lancaster County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lancaster County, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
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