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Upper Darby Native Rob Ellis to Take Glen Macnow’s Saturday Spot at WIP
Upper Darby native and longtime SportsRadio 94 WIP host Rob Ellis will replace the recently retired Glen Macnow on Saturdays, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. He will join co-host and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski. Macnow’s replacement for Sundays has not yet been announced. Ellis hosted “Ellis...
Second storm brings new power outages and road obstructions in Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh
Not all of the power outages from the storm that passed through the July 16th had been resolved when a second storm hit the area during the afternoon on July 17th. In Conshohocken, the storm knocked a tree into a home and into the street along West Elm Street. That didn’t result in a power outage, but the tree is touching the wires.
Stephen A. Smith slams politicians for having ‘audacity’ to ask people to lower political temperature
Stephen A. Smith spoke very harshly against politicians’ requests to tone down the heat of political conversations, saying they are responsible for instigating the current environment. The sports commentator’s heavy criticism comes after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Smith expressed gratitude that Trump was not […]
Part of new Chester Valley Trail in King of Prussia shut down after sinkhole opens
Part of a brand new trail that recently opened in King of Prussia has been shut down after authorities in Montgomery County say a sinkhole opened up.The sinkhole was reported Wednesday morning on the Chester Valley Trail.It is now closed between Dekalb Pike and Prince Fredrick Boulevard.It's not yet clear if this is connected to Tuesday night's storms.Back in April, PennDOT shut down one lane of nearby Route 202 for a similar depression under the road.
Convicted Norristown killer admits to unrelated straw purchase scheme with girlfriend
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man facing a life prison term for his role in the 2023 gunshot slaying of a man along the Schuylkill River Trail was convicted of unrelated charges connected to a 2021 straw purchase scheme during which his girlfriend purchased an assault rifle for him when he was prohibited by law from possessing a gun.
“Hope Cards” quickly verify PFA orders
Montgomery County Prothonotary Noah Marlier recently addressed Souderton Borough Council this month to publicize the county’s new “Hope Card” and highlight changes to the Protection from Abuse order process (PFA, also known as a Restraining Order). According to Marlier, Montgomery County is only the second in the...
Car crashes into fire station in Marcus Hook, Delaware County
A driver was hurt after crashing into a fire station in Marcus Hook, Delaware County.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the fire station on 10th Street near Penn Avenue.Police say the driver sped across the lawn and knocked over the flag pole before the car finally hit the building.No firefighters were hurt.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.So far there has been no word on whether the driver will be charged.
We’re Surrounded! New Jersey Bracing for Massive Bed Bug Invasion
Bed bugs. The thought of them makes most people's skin crawl. It turns out that the bloodsuckers surround New Jersey. Bed bugs are tiny insects that have been around for centuries. These pests can be highly damaging, infesting homes, hotels, and other places where people live and sleep. They are...
Mathison talks to FOX 55 about being drafted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Former Indiana Hoosiers and Homestead Spartans baseball star Carter Mathison is headed to the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The Phillies drafted Mathison 162nd overall during the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. As a freshman, Mathison broke Indiana’s freshman home run record with 19 homers...
Man Critically Hurt In South Philly Fire, Officials Say
The blaze happened above a vacant barber shop on the 1900 block of South 22nd Street around 9 a.m., authorities wrote in a release. The home was "engulfed in flames" when first responders arrived. The 63-year-old victim was taken to the Hospital of the University of Philadelphia on Cedar Avenue...
Delivery Driver Fires Gun During Argument In Philadelphia: Police
The driver was in a verbal argument that "escalated to a physical confrontation" at Christian Street and South 17th Street around 3 p.m., police said. He shot at a 23-year-old man and missed, authorities wrote in a release. The driver was arrested and the firearm was recovered, police said. Authorities...
8th and Burleigh Intersection to Close for Construction Beginning Monday
8th St. and Burleigh St. will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday. According to the city, contractors will be installing underground utilities in the intersection as part of a reconstruction project on 8th St. Detours will be set up to direct traffic around the area, and the city is...
Amid overcrowding concerns, ACCT Philly is paying people to foster dogs
This story originally appeared on 6abc. It’s a challenge that usually comes with the summer season: overcrowding at animal shelters. But shelters say this year is even worse. “Last year in May and June we took in 60 dogs under seven months old. This year we took in 125,”...
National Weather Service Adamant That It Snowed in Philly Sunday
Sometimes those weather forecasters are hard to believe. That's because their predictions are wild. This time, the weather forecasters are hard to believe, because they're telling us that something already happened. Something that happened that's really hard to believe. Weather Service says it snowed in Philadelphia on Sunday. The National...
$2,500 Scholarship for Adult Learners 40 and Up, Due: 7/21
📚 This scholarship is here to help amazing adults who are going back to school later in life. If you’re 40 years old or older and ready to learn new things, you can apply for this great opportunity!. Eligibility:. 🌟 Adult learner who is forty years of age...
$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:. 🎓 High school seniors planning to go into nursing. 📚...
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. “I 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.
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