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These Bucks County High Schools Were Named Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several public high schools in the Bucks County area have been listed as the best in the Philadelphia region this year. Staff writers at Niche documented which local schools made the list. 274 schools in the region were listed based on the academic prowess, culture, and other factors unique to...
Philadelphia Faces 60% Chance of Above-Normal September Temps
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia residents should prepare for an unusually warm September, as temperatures are expected to stay above normal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 50-60% chance of above-average temperatures for the region, which could lead to more warm and humid days than usual. According...
Schwenkfelder Center Offers September Craft Workshops
PENNSBURG PA – Filling your fall to-do calendars? Consider adding a hands-on workshop, the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg suggests. You can make a sgraffito plate, weave an apple picking basket, or enjoy a quilt turning, but you need to sign up soon. All details and registration can be found online by clicking on the date of workshop.
Knoll Revives Iconic Tugendhat Chair for Modern Interiors
EAST GREENVILLE, PA — Knoll has reintroduced the Tugendhat Chair, a celebrated design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, known for its minimalist elegance and comfort akin to a lounge chair. Originally created in 1929, this archival reissue highlights Mies’ skill in merging refinement with human-centric design, making it an ideal fit for contemporary living and workspaces.
15 concerts to see this week including Usher, Tedeschi Trucks Band, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and more
Race into summer’s sunset with a generous helping of shows from your favorite bar to your favorite sports arena. Here are 15 concerts to see in the next seven days, all around Philly. For tickets and more information, head to the WXPN Concert Calendar. Sunday 8/25: CLOAKZ at Johnny...
Hundreds cruise Philadelphia streets in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride
Hundreds of people in various states of undress cruised the streets of Philadelphia to cheers from onlookers Saturday evening in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride.The annual ride, which started in 2009, is billed as promoting cycling as a key form of transportation and fuel-conscious consumption. It is also meant to encourage body positivity. Organizers stress, however, that participants aren't required to ride completely in the buff, telling them to get "as bare as you dare."Organizers said the ride wasn't limited only to bicycles but welcomed "all forms of human-powered transportation" such as rollerblades or skates, skateboards and scooters....
Recapping Day 19 Of Training Camp
CHESTNUT HILL - 19 down, one to go. BC had its penultimate training camp practice out behind Fish on Saturday afternoon as move in day No. 2 on campus created buzz (and wayyy too much traffic) as a few kids played catch on the lawn out in front of Alumni/Conte.
Philly Rapper YBC Dul Shot Dead—Latest Details In Ongoing Investigation
Philadelphia rapper “YBC Dul,” affiliated with the Young Bag Chasers gang, was shot and killed in Olney. Police are investigating the broad daylight shooting that left the 25-year-old dead, as the city continues to grapple with rising gun violence. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Philadelphia...
Proud graduates of a mobile preschool
Xiente, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering economic mobility, hosted a graduation for the first cohort of Busesito, a free mobile preschool for children 3-5. The bilingual ceremony took place at The Cenacle at the Padre Pio Center in St. Joachim Church, 1527 Church St. The innovative six-month program was...
Northwood Civic continues to fight health center at Friends
Northwood Civic Association members heard an update on the proposed district health center at Friends Hospital at their Aug. 20 meeting. The city plans to build health centers at Friends and Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street – just 1.4 miles apart – because of the long wait for appointments at the center at 2230 Cottman Ave.
Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s...
Young man gunned down outside Kensington corner store years ago; family seeks justice
A young man was gunned down outside of a corner store in Philadelphia roughly two years ago.Now, his family is continuing their search to find out who is accountable for his death.Stacy Moon said her son, 20-year-old Corey Hayes-Williams, struggled in life. She asked Action News not to show her face."He had the mentality of a 10-year-old. He could take care of himself if that makes sense, but with guidance, I guess. He was very gullible. He was very childish," Moon recalled.She believes that made him vulnerable on the evening of November 28, 2022.Earlier that month, she said Corey...
Ring camera captures deadly house fire start in Summerdale
A young girl and her mother are dead and three people are injured after a house fire broke out in Philadelphia’s Summerdale neighborhood Saturday morning. FOX 29's Steve Keeley speaks with witnesses and neighbors.
There's a pop-up clinic in Philly this weekend and it's completely free
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and Remote Area Medical have set up shop at the Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School on Torresdale Avenue, offering overall health, vision and dental services to anyone in need, no questions asked.
Sisters of St. Basil the Great host youth camp
The Sisters of St. Basil the Great recently held a youth summer camp on the theme “My Journey with Jesus and Friends.”. The camp was attended by 40 children from different parishes and refugee children from Ukraine. At the camp, the children attended the Divine Liturgy, had daily catechism classes, sang and danced, participated in various games, quests and quizzes, baked cookies and made handicrafts. They wrote letters and painted pictures for the soldiers in Ukraine that the Sisters from Ukraine were taking back with them.
Job Huts to pop-up all over Lehigh Valley for PA Careerlink® Awareness Days
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA. - Job seekers in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton will have several convenient locations to discover their next career journey starting Monday. From August 26 through September 13, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will be hosting PA CareerLink® Awareness Days with Job Huts throughout the valley, and job services at their comprehensive PA CareerLink® Workforce Center located at 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109.
100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Simir Fuller is a rising 10th grader, who attends programs with the 100 Black Men of Philadelphia, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship to young Black boys. Today,...
Woman dead, 1 injured after crash involving Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck
A woman is dead following a crash involving a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck in North Philadelphia on Saturday.It happened at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley avenues just after noon.Investigators say a vehicle cut the ladder truck off, which resulted in the crash.That vehicle then also reportedly struck an unoccupied, parked car.A 23-year-old passenger inside the car died at the hospital after the crash.The driver of the car was taken to the hospital in critical condition.There is no word yet on the victim's identity or whether charges will be filed in this case.
Delawareans are less happy at work than other states. But some workplaces get it right
The usual culprit for economic woes is a lack of jobs. But during his final State of the State address in March, Delaware Gov. John Carney offered a perhaps unexpected complaint. “We still have more jobs available than we have people looking for work,” he said. “Right now, there are 31,000 jobs available,...
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