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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 […]
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 […]
Outdoor screening of cult classic 80s movie “Mannequin” in East Passyunk this Friday
The cult classic 80s movie Mannequin will be screening outdoors at Mifflin Triangle in East Passyunk on Friday, with a chance to “meet” the real mannequin from the movie. On July 19th, East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) will be hosting the outdoor movie event from 7:00-10:00pm. Set in the Wanamaker Building in Center […]
Raise a future Olympian at The Little Gym
The Olympic Games kick off in Paris next week and many kids will be looking up to all the amazing athletes who come across the screen. One sport in particular, gymnastics, has a profound impact on child development. Parker Wilson from The Little Gym of Ardmore joined PHL17 with the “Fab Four” movements that can […]
New Jersey father facing charges after 8-week-old infant was left in hot car
A New Jersey father has been arrested after leaving his infant in the car during extreme heat temperatures. On July 15, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department responded to a call reporting that an 8-week-old infant was in cardiac arrest. Despite the efforts of the emergency medical team, the […]
Beware of copycat delta-8 THC infused snacks
Federal regulators are issuing warnings to five companies about the illegal sales of copycat food products containing delta-8 THC. The packaging looks very similar to popular foods which is concerning to officials who fear these products will be mistaken for traditional snacks. “Inadequate or confusing labeling can result in children or unsuspecting adults consuming products […]
Possible toxic chemical contamination closes part of Bartam’s Garden
Bartram’s 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, “This is an evolving and potentially dangerous situation. The impacted portion of the site will be closed while environmental testing […]
A ‘dinner time machine’: Royal Caribbean adds new virtual experience
How would you like a train ride on your next Royal Caribbean cruise? The company has added the “Royal Railway Utopia Station” which is a virtual train ride with windows that are made of large video screens and serves as a dining experience. Described as a “dinner time machine”, the company says on their website […]
Norwegian Cruise Line picks Philadelphia for new homeport
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) – For the first time, Philadelphia will serve as a major cruise port. The Port of Philadelphia will be Norwegian Cruise Line’s new homeport starting in the 2026 spring/summer season. On April 16, 2026, Norwegian Jewel will commence seven-to-nine-day cruises to Bermuda out of Philadelphia from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex. Philadelphia will also […]
PASSHE freezes tuition for the seventh consecutive year
(WHTM) — The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) unanimously voted to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the upcoming academic year. The 2024-25 school year marks the seventh consecutive year the tuition rate will stay the same at all ten universities. According to PASSHE, repeated tuition freezes save […]
Chester County experiencing power outages; over 25K customers affected
Chester County is experiencing severe power outages due to heavy storms throughout the area. As of 7 a.m. over 25,000 customers were affected throughout Chester County. According to the website, Poweroutage.us, the outages are affecting customers who use FirstEnergy, Philadelphia Electric Company, and PPL Electric Utilities, as their providers. At this point, there is no […]
Tolls to increase on 4 Delaware River bridges connecting NJ to PA
For the first time in 13 years, drivers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania will have to pay more to cross the Delaware River Port Authority’s four bridges. On Wednesday, the DRPA approved a $1 toll increase from $5 to $6 for drivers who use the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges. […]
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. […]
Philly based “Audacy” radio company set to pay two million dollars to Lower Merion Township
Audacy, the Center City based radio company has settled with the township of Lower Merion to pay $2 million over unpaid taxes. The settlement claim is from when the radio station was located in Bala Cynwyd. Originally, the payout was set at $1.4 million, however “The Inquirer” reported that the settlement wasn’t properly documented in […]
Fourth dog dumped over fence at the Humane Society of Atlantic County
The Humane Society of Atlantic County needs your help finding someone who has been dumping dogs over the shelter’s fence. The shelter said this is the fourth dog dumped over their fence in the middle of the night. They said the man drives a black Cadillac Sedan. The dog that was dumped has very distinct […]
CHOP resident killed in car crash in Center City
The bicyclist who died after being hit by a car in Center City has been identified as an oncology resident at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police say this happened in the bike lane along Spruce Street near Rittenhouse Square. Police said a car hit 30-year-old Barbara Ann Friedes who was on her bike. […]
Amtrak raises prices on monthly rider passes in Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has raised its prices on its multi-ride monthly pass tickets, though the increase is not uniform across all rider destinations. According to a report by “The Inquirer,” trips from Philadelphia to Trenton will increase by 49 percent while rides from Philadelphia to Wilmington are up by 70 percent. Commuters heading from Philadelphia to New […]
This weekend in Philly: Events, fun, and what you should know 🍺🎷🏮
This weekend (July 20 and 21) is set to be jampacked with events like the Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Ale Festival, Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival,, the continuation of the Chinese Lantern Festival, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or just want some options on what to do this weekend, […]
World Emoji Day: These are the most popular emojis
Today is World Emoji Day and whether you are a regular emoji user or not, emojis have transformed the way we talk and react to information online. Most popular emojis according to Emojipedia: According to statistics on SixthCityMarketing, over 10 billion emojis are used every day around the world. What is your favorite emoji? Let […]
Ready for an apocalypse? Costco sells emergency food buckets
With a never-ending slew of could-be worst-case scenarios, potential zombie apocalypses, and actual emergencies, are you ready? With over 25,000 total calories, Costco is getting us ready for whatever apocalypse or scenario may or may not be brewing with an Emergency Preparedness Food Bucket. According to Costco, the “meticulously curated package goes beyond just food- […]
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