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Deadline Nears for Compliance with Building Energy Performance Program
The City of Philadelphia’s Building Energy Performance Program, created through Building Energy Performance Policy, aims to achieve efficient energy and water use in the largest non-residential buildings in Philadelphia. Like cars, buildings need occasional tune-ups to keep them running smoothly and efficiently. A building tune-up requires a review of...
With Utz Going Public, Herr’s to Become Largest Privately Held Snack Company in Nation
With Utz Quality Foods preparing to go public, Nottingham-based Herr Foods is poised to become the nation’s largest privately held and family-owned snack company, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hanover-based Utz, which recorded $768 million in revenue last year, is set to become a publicly traded company....
Philadelphia psychologists say this is how families can support kids’ mental health as they go back to school
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Kids and teens will soon return to classrooms for another school year, and it can be a big adjustment for families as they transition from a relaxed summer environment into structured schedules again.
Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
High school football kicks off Friday
Apologies to Kenny Chesney, but the Pennsylvania football regular season will be half over when the autumnal equinox occurs on Sept. 22. When Council Rock South kicks off at home against Frankford this Friday – with a slightly unusual 6 p.m. start – the 2024 football season will be underway.
Delaware County Woman Goes Viral for Confronting Attacker, Gets Outpouring of Support
After Delaware County woman Nikki Bullock demonstrated an immense act of bravery in a viral video, she and her girlfriend got immense support. After Delaware County woman Nikki Bullock demonstrated an immense act of bravery in a now-viral video, she and her girlfriend received an outpouring of support from the community and even strangers online, writes Jenice Armstrong for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
N.J.’s largest hospital system must allow service dogs everywhere disabled people go, DOJ says
Hackensack Meridian Health has agreed to modify its policies and procedures to ensure service dogs are allowed everywhere people with disabilities go, as required by law, according to an agreement reached with the U.S Attorney General’s office. The agreement was announced Friday after an investigation by the U.S Attorney...
Cena En Blanc on Saturday
The Northwood Civic Association will hold its third annual Cena en Blanc on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 5-10 p.m., in Northwood Park, at Castor Avenue and Arrott Street. The theme will be The Great Gatsby. Guests are required to wear all white clothing. There will be a DJ, dancing, raffles,...
FamilieSCN2A Foundation invites applications for Million Dollar Bike Ride grant program
The FamilieSCN2A Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding effective treatments and ultimately a cure for SCN2A-related autism and epilepsy disorders. In partnership with the Orphan Disease Center of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the foundation invites applications for its Million Dollar Bike Ride Grant program, which will award a grant of $62,492 to innovative projects with potential to advance development of therapeutic treatments for SCN2A-related disorders (SRDs).
Upper Darby shooting leaves 16-year-old injured, police say
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) -- A 16-year-old was shot in Upper Darby, Delaware County, on Wednesday night, police said. The shooting happened on the 500 block of Timberlake Road just after 9 p.m.The 16-year-old was shot in the foot, according to police. Authorities said the 16-year-old was uncooperative with police and taken to a local hospital. Police said they're familiar with the 16-year-old, and there isn't a threat to the community. The shooting is under investigation. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Upper Darby police at 610-734-7693 or email socialmedia@udpd.org.
Aidan Miller learns to adjust in pro ball
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – BayCare Park has served as the spring training home for the Philadelphia Phillies since 2004, a venue that Aidan Miller often visited as a youngster growing up in nearby Pinellas County. These childhood memories eventually fueled his aspirations, culminating in the start of his professional career on that very field in Clearwater, Florida, after the Phillies selected him in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft.
Pizzeria in Delaware County wins Herr's Flavored By Philly chip contest
A pizzeria in Essington, Pennsylvania -- that is on record as being the birthplace of the stromboli -- won a big contest this week.Romano's was chosen as the winner of Herr's third annual 'Flavored By Philly' chip contest.The restaurant's 'Special Hot Stromboli' was voted as the best flavor in a unique selection of chips, crafted exclusively for Philadelphia.Action News' own Alicia Vitarelli got to try a chip when the finalists were announced.More than 2,600 snack lovers participated to choose their favorite out of three final choices.
Parents bash NJ school district over proposal to eliminate courtesy busing so close to the start of school
Angry parents gave school officials in Delanco, Burlington County an earful Wednesday night about a proposal to eliminate courtesy busing for some students. The school board ultimately decided to table the discussion for now.
2 Temple University students attacked and robbed hours before move-in day
Temple University police are investigating a series of crimes in which students were attacked or robbed in Philadelphia.They all happened Monday night, hours before first-year students arrived for the new semester."Temple is so fortunate to be in such an interesting, fun and thriving city, but you have to be mindful of your surroundings too," said Jennifer Griffin, Temple's police chief and VP of the Department of Public Safety.The first assault and robbery attempt of a student happened just outside of campus at the intersection of 11th Street and Montgomery Avenue around 10:20 p.m.There was another attack at the Broad Street...
The real reason why a longtime 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist is leaving the station
A longtime meteorologist at Channel 6 in Philadelphia — a true favorite — has announced he is leaving the station. But why?. As we commented the other day before the news officially broke, we had the chances of Chris Sowers leaving the station at "incredibly low to almost zero." Boy were we wrong.
Cherry Hill Mall to expand mix with 10 new tenants
One of New Jersey’s largest shopping malls is getting ready to welcome a slate of new tenants. Cherry Hill Mall, located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, has announced three apparel stores that will be coming to the 1.35 million-sq.-ft. center, and also shared new details on when a number of previously announced tenants will finally open their doors.
Police Identify 27-Year-Old Victim Shot to Death in Pine Hill, NJ
A 27-year-old man who was reportedly shot to death in the Pine Hill section of Camden County, New Jersey has been identified as police search for a suspect. Fatal Shooting Happens in Quiet Suburban Neighborhood of Pine Hill, NJ. The shooting happened Monday around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, according to...
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