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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. ...
Delaware County Community College Student Earns Full Tuition Scholarship to University of Pennsylvania
DCCC's Chloe Johnson leaps from community college to Ivy League with full-tuition scholarship to University of Pennsylvania. Chloe Johnson of Paoli is going straight from community college to the Ivy League. She has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will complete her bachelor’s degree.
Chester County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships.
73-Acre Glenmoore Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes buys a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, with plans to build dozens of single-family homes. Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Glenmoore, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
Items from Lancaster County Cannabis. There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the...
Severe Storms Ravage Philadelphia and Wilmington, Injuring Residents and Leaving Thousands Powerless
Philadelphia faced severe weather challenges as storm systems swept through the region yesterday, leaving a wake of destruction and thousands without power. According to reports from FOX29, the storms escalated quickly in the late afternoon, moving from the Lehigh Valley south and east, marked by damaging winds, intense lightning, and heavy rainfall. The weather conditions caused widespread damage, with early reports around 5:15 p.m. indicating numerous trees and wires down in upper Bucks County. One report detailed a tree toppling onto a fire chief’s vehicle, resulting in it overturning and the firefighter sustaining injuries.
MANNA Seeks To Improve The Health of People With Serious Illnesses In The Delaware Valley Through Nutrition
“Community Spotlight” with PHL17’s Jennifer Lewis-Hall highlights the work that nonprofits and community organizations are doing in the Delaware Valley. This week’s Community Spotlight segment features an organization that focuses on nutrition and uses what the organization says is, “the power of food as medicine.” MANNA, which stands for Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, is […]
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