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Delaware State Fair July 25th Guide
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Fair on July 25th continues the fun with events for everyone! Head to Harrington for food, concerts, and the circus! DETV brings you a guide organized by type of activity listed as: 00:00 AM/PM Event Title (location). For the daily schedule based on times, check out this itinerary.
Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
Mantua neighborhood mobilizes over housing proposal
MANTUA TWP. — A proposed housing subdivision here appears set for an Aug. 20 public hearing, but with upset neighbors primed to turn out in opposition with their own attorney. Local builder Karen Salerno wants to create 13 single-family house lots at 120 Woodlawn Avenue, a property totaling about 7.16 acres. At present, that...
FUNERAL HOME ACCUSED OF CREMATING WRONG MAN
Bell Funeral Home, located in Wilmington since the 1930s, is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating 93-year-old Roland Johnson Sr. and presenting another man’s body for burial. Johnson, a retired DuPont executive chef, passed away in January. His family, expecting a traditional burial, were horrified to discover the body presented was not their father’s. Daughter Darla Chase identified the error, noticing the man’s distinct physical differences.
Gym owners who defied COVID lockdown won’t get license back, N.J. appeals court rules
The civil rights of two gym owners who defied COVID-19 lockdown orders were not violated when a New Jersey borough pulled their business license and refused to give it back, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, co-owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, filed an appeal...
At This Delaware County Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport
As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can take in the view at Stingers Waterfront restaurant in Ridley Park, writes Jen Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scenery is Darby Creek at the...
Norcross announces hospital expansion into Cape May, Atlantic
Despite an indictment, George Norcross isn’t going anywhere. As chairman of Cooper University Health in Camden, Norcross has announced an expansion into Cape May and Atlantic counties by acquiring Cape Regional Health System, the only hospital in Cape May County, and now announcing a substantial expansion project. Norcross discussed...
Delays and cancellations are a daily occurrence on NJ Transit’s River Line. This lawmaker wants answers
Riders are getting fed up with frequently delayed and canceled trains on New Jersey Transit’s River Line. One South Jersey lawmaker is trying to get to the bottom of it.
SOUTH PHILLY SHOCKER! Wells Fargo to Remove Their Name From South Philadelphia Arena
Massive changes are coming to one of the biggest and most popular venues in the City of Philadelphia. In fact, it’s getting a brand new name. It was announced Wednesday evening that Wells Fargo would be taking their name off the sports arena next year when their current contract expires.
Mount Vernon Cemetery is on the market for $1 million as nonprofit seeks control of overgrown property
For $1 million, you could become the next owner of Philly's Mount Vernon Cemetery — the final resting place for a number of prominent Philadelphians, including the Drew and Barrymore acting dynasties who are ancestors of Drew Barrymore. While there's a Zillow listing for the 26.8-acre graveyard, which was...
$1,000 Monthly Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot: Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach to Combating Homelessness and Maternal Mortality
Philadelphia’s Innovative Basic Income Programs Provide $1,000 Monthly Support for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families Addressing High Infant Mortality and Childhood Poverty: Philadelphia’s Initiatives Aim to Enhance Well-Being in Southwest and Southern Virginia According to the report of Business Insider, Philadelphia is trying out new programs to help pregnant people and families struggling with housing […]
Philly’s most Instagrammable spots according to hashtags
Philadelphia is chock full of beautiful landmarks and photogenic places but what are the most Instagrammed spots in Philly throughout 2024 so far? According to a study by BonusFinder.com, these are the most Instagrammed spots in Philly throughout 2024:
Mayor Parker signs two new bills expanding public health services
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed two new bills aiming to improve public health and quality of life in the city at the Saint Christopher’s Childrens Hospital. These public health bills are targeting the most vulnerable neighborhoods, with one allowing the City’s Department of Public Health to open a health center on the Friends Hospital […]
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