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Two men plead guilty to roles in fatal beating of soccer fan outside Pat's King of Steaks
Two men involved in a fatal brawl outside Pat's King of Steaks in 2021 each pleaded guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. The melee in South Philly happened after a soccer match at Subaru Park in Chester. Omar Arce, 35, and Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, were among a group...
Meet Christina Manero: Glenside native and funeral director at Life Celebration by Freed-Givnish
Christina Manero of Glenside is in her 11th year with Life Celebration by Givnish. A former student at St Luke’s and a graduate of Bishop McDevitt, she initially attended La Salle University’s nursing program before finding her niche in the funeral world. She graduated from Mercer County Community College’s mortuary school in 2015 and has been a funeral director with Givnish ever since.
An award-winning federal response to a sudden transportation disaster
Interstate 95 is a lifeline along the eastern end of the United States. When a bad truck accident knocked out a bridge near Philadelphia in 2023, a team from the Transportation Department orchestrated an effort that got it replaced in a week and a half. For their work, Tony Mento, Hari Kalla and Camille Otto of the Federal Highway Administration are finalists in this year’s Service to America Medals program. Ms. Otto is deputy administrator of the Pennsylvania division and she joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about their achievement.
Temple student reporters prep for trip to Paris to cover 2024 Olympic Games
Four student reporters from Temple University will be making the trip to Paris in a few weeks to cover the 2024 Olympic Games. The students will cover how the Games impact businesses in Paris.
Pa. had a record year at the casinos. See how Wind Creek Bethlehem did.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Thursday it had a record tax revenue of $2.54 billion during its 2023-24 fiscal year. Wind Creek Bethlehem did its part. The casino in the city’s South Side was one of the top performers among the state’s 17 casinos in both table games and slot machines. Wind Creek reported that it made more than $252.2 million in table games, a year-over-year ...
FEMA Allocates Over $2 Million for Flood Mitigation in Philadelphia's Eastwick Neighborhood
Over in Philadelphia's flood-stricken Eastwick neighborhood, the wheels of government are finally churning toward tangible solutions to the recurrent issue of devastating floods. In a critical move, FEMA senior officials Victoria Salinas and MaryAnn Tierney, alongside Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, descended upon the beleaguered community to unveil a windfall of more than $2 million in funding aimed at constructing barriers intended as a stopgap to keep floodwaters at bay. This interim fix aligns with FEMA's recent narrative of enhancing community resilience, particularly among historically disadvantaged areas. "I am very excited that, for the first time in Region 3, FEMA will be able to use our grant programs to fund an interim flood mitigation solution for Eastwick while longer-term solutions are in development", Salinas expressed, as per the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Neville Vakharia, PhD, Appointed Dean of the Pennoni Honors College
The following message was sent to the Drexel community:. Following a national search, I am pleased to announce that Neville Vakharia, PhD, has been appointed Dean of the Pennoni Honors College, effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Vakharia is currently associate dean of research and planning and an associate professor of...
Southwest Philadelphia's Historic Bartram's Garden Closed Amid Chemical Contamination Concerns
A popular walking spot in Southwest Philadelphia, known for its historical significance and natural beauty, has been temporarily closed off to the public due to fears of chemical contamination. The Mile Trail of Bartram's Garden, hailed as the oldest botanical garden in North America, is currently taped off with red and adorned with warning signs following a report of potential toxic substances on its grounds.
In Kensington, Philly officials look to connect addiction services to those in need
Philadelphia officials, part of the Special Committee on Kensington -- or, the Kensington Caucus -- spent about four hours on Thursday meeting with medical professionals, community leaders and local residents, to find ways to eliminate barriers to getting those struggling with drug addiction connected with support services. The efforts is...
Philadelphia Oversight Commission Publishes First Audit on Police Misconduct Investigations
In an effort to bolster trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, Philadelphia's Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) has made a move to increase transparency by conducting its first audit of police misconduct complaints. Findings from this inaugural review by CPOC's Audit and Monitoring Unit were shared yesterday, shining a light on the investigation processes of the Philadelphia Police Department’s (PPD) Internal Affairs Division (IAD).
New Training Program Aims to Empower Formerly Incarcerated Women
LANSDALE, PA — The 365 Foundation Inc. has unveiled a pioneering initiative designed to provide career opportunities for formerly incarcerated women. The Automotive Technical Training Program, developed in collaboration with Vehicles for Change and HTX Labs, will offer virtual reality-based training in automotive repair and maintenance skills. Innovative Training...
Bucks County Mom Gets Life-Changing Robotic Arm from Widener University
Victoria Nedza is embracing independence thanks to a custom-built robotic arm designed by an occupational therapy team at Widener University. Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza is embracing newfound independence thanks to a custom-built robotic arm designed by an occupational therapy team at Widener University, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia.
Phillip Brunner Promoted to Men’s Heavyweight Rowing Associate Head Coach at University of Pennsylvania
Phillip Brunner has been promoted to the position of Associate Head Coach for Men's Heavyweight Rowing at the University of Pennsylvania, under the leadership of Al Monte. Monte praised Brunner's work ethic, coaching skills, and recruiting abilities, expressing confidence in their collaboration to further enhance the program. Brunner has been...
Moma Mediterranean Kitchen is open for business at 24 E Glenside Ave
Moma Mediterranean Kitchen is open for business at 24 E Glenside Avenue. Their dinner menu offers Pan-Mediterranean cuisine from countries like Albania, Israel, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The restaurant also offers special menus for private parties and catering. Owner Bledar Istrefi, who is Albanian, opened Trattoria Moma on Germantown...
Police investigating burglary in Lower Gwynedd Township
The Lower Gwynedd Police Department announced that on Tuesday, July 16 at approximately 2:30pm officers responded to the 1400 block of Tanglewood Drive in the North Wales section of Lower Gwynedd Township for a report of a burglary. Officials said the residents appeared to be away at the time of...
Contractor in 30th Street Station restoration project charged in bribery scheme
An executive for a company involved in the restoration of 30th Street Station was charged Wednesday in an alleged bribery scheme tied to the project. Lee Maniatis, chief operating officer of MARK 1 Restoration in Dolton, Illinois, allegedly offered trips, an $11,000 watch, a $2,000 steakhouse meal and a dog to Amtrak official Ajith Bhaskaran, who was overseeing the project. In exchange, prosectutors allege Bhaskaran approved inflated invoices submitted by Maniatis and others, over-billing Amtrak throughout the project.
‘Someone’s going to die:’ Windows keep falling from Pa. city building
A building in Philadelphia appears to keep shedding its windows. And this isn’t a recent phenomenon, either — according to residents, it’s been happening for about the last three years. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
No, a tornado did not touch down in York County. Here's what caused the damage Tuesday.
A series of downbursts caused damage during the storms on Tuesday evening in York County, and some residents and businesses remain without power on Thursday morning. The York County Emergency Management Agency posted a statement that the National Weather Service issued about the storms, which toppled trees and power lines and even spun a Central York High School football goal post 45- to 90 degrees. ...
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