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$2500 Wieland Scholarship for HS Students and Undergrads Pursuing Nursing, Due: 7/23
Background: Wieland has created the Wieland Healthcare Nursing Scholarship to help future nurses who want to make a difference in healthcare. This scholarship is for high school seniors planning to study nursing and college students already studying nursing. Eligibility:. đ High school seniors planning to go into nursing. đ...
Turn 14 appoints Haldane as powersports marketing manager
Nashona Haldane brings over 20 years of experience to Turn 14 Distribution, with a distinguished track record in digital media strategies, brand development, sales material management, and campaign orchestration. âI am thrilled to join the Turn 14 Distribution team. Having spent my entire career in enthusiast markets, from motorsports to...
Man charged in deadly 2023 shooting in West Philly
An arrest was made in a deadly shooting that occurred in West Philadelphia nearly a year ago. Samir Martin, also known as Samir Bembery, was arrested along the 5700 block of Dunlap Street early Thursday morning. Martin, 31, was taken into custody and will be charged with murder, violation of the uniform firearms act and other related offenses.
Country cookinâ restaurant âFlannelâ offers happy hour with Passyunk Passeggiata Thursdays
After years of cooking around the world, Mark Grica opened his own restaurant, Flannel on East Passyunk Avenue, and every Thursday, he invites customers to dine inside or outside as part of the Passyunk Passeggiata. âWe have a large happy hour menu as it is, but weâre just pushing it...
Dublinâs Boiler Room Transforms into High-End Dining Restaurant
The Boiler Room has ignited excitement in Dublin with its grand reopening and transformation into a full-service, fine-dining restaurant. The Boiler Room has ignited excitement in Dublin with its grand reopening and transformation into a full-service, fine-dining restaurant, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Previously a wine...
Lightning zaps over Philadelphia skyline
Remarkable lightning appeared over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late on July 16. Footage taken by Kory Aversa shows lightning spidering over the city skyline. The National Weather Service advised residents to take shelter immediately due to danger posed by lightning. The storm knocked down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power, local media reported. Credit: Kory [âŚ]
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help to Find Endangered Missing Person Virginia Graganella
The community's vigilance is urgently requested by the Philadelphia Police Department to help locate 69-year-old Virginia Graganella, a resident considered to be an endangered missing person. Last seen on the Unit block of North Front Street at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, her absence raises concerns amidst her family and local authorities.
Drive-by shooting hits man trying to park, nearby home in Kensington: police
PHILADELPHIA - A 24-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after police say more than a dozen shots were fired from a vehicle in Kensington overnight. Officers arrived to find the victim walking on the 2000 block of East Atlantic Street with a gunshot wound to his forehead. He told...
Possible toxic chemical contamination closes part of Bartamâs Garden
Bartramâs Garden, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, and the City of Philadelphia are investigating a potential toxic chemical contamination that came from an industrial site adjacent to the garden. According to a statement on Facebook, officials said, âThis is an evolving and potentially dangerous situation. The impacted portion of the site will be closed while environmental testing [âŚ]
Pedestrian killed in Port Richmond in crash involving driver wanted out of Bucks County
A driver wanted in Bucks County was captured after a tragic accident in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.The victim was standing behind a parked van on the corner of Frankford and Allegheny avenues around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday when he was struck.The crash happened just two blocks from his home.Police say surveillance video shows the car the wanted man was driving was traveling east on Allegheny Avenue when the vehicle jumped the curb, slammed into a concrete barrier, then a metal barrier before hitting a 38-year-old man.The victim was launched roughly 30 feet into the intersection, police say.The pedestrian died at the scene.ALSO SEE: 30-year-old woman on bike killed after being struck by speeding driver in Center City PhiladelphiaThe driver is a 41-year-old man, according to police. His identity has not yet been released.He was not injured.Police are not saying why there was a search warrant for the driver in Bucks County.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Cavan Sullivan makes history; Wildflower Composers; UArts in court | Morning roundup
It was a good night for the Philadelphia Union, who snapped a 10-game winless streak. It was a historic night for Cavan Sullivan, who made his professional debut at 14 years, 293 days â the youngest player in North American major pro sports history. Billy Pennâs Nick Kariuki was there. Continue reading âŚ
Weekender: Ben Franklin's B-day bash, summer festivals
đ Enjoy the Delaware Riverfront at the Glen Foerd estate in Northeast Philly Thursday for this monthly Third Thursday event. Food trucks, Minas Brazilian Music, lawn games and activities. 6-8pm, register in advance.đś The Night Market in Mayfair returns tonight, featuring the Great Scott Band and vendors. 6-9pm at Frankford and Cottman avenues.đ˝ď¸ Find restaurant discount deals during University City Dining Days, running through July 28. Dinner and lunch options range from $20-$40 at dozens of restaurants.đ Celebrate Franklin Square's 18th birthday on Saturday with free carousel rides (for the first 100 guests), crafts, activities and a scavenger huntBen...
Man turns himself into police after a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia
A man has turned himself into police after a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia. Police recently announced that 67-year-old Jerome Edens turned himself in on Tuesday. He is facing murder charges, along with other weapons offenses. This is all in connection to a shooting near West Susquehanna Avenue and North Camac Street on July 9th. [âŚ]
Eligible âHistorically Disadvantagedâ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
âHistorically disadvantagedâ businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. âHistorically disadvantagedâ businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
âDown and Dirtyâ Collaboration Enhances Penn State Abington Studentsâ Art Practice
Since 2022, Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks. Since 2022, two Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks, a working history museum in Doylestown. The classes blend art and history by immersing students in the process and philosophy forged by noted designer and tilemaker Henry Mercer.
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