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A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
South Philadelphia Morning Collisions: Police Cruiser Overturned and Officers Hospitalized in Separate Incidents
In the early morning in South Philadelphia, chaos erupted at the intersection of 3rd Street and Packer Avenue. A police cruiser, actively part of a crash investigation, became the victim of a collision when an oncoming vehicle slammed into it, causing the cruiser to overturn. 6abc reports that the incident occurred around 1 a.m. yesterday, leaving an officer injured and two civilians with head injuries, both parties requiring hospitalization.
Missing Person: 23-year-old last seen in Fort Washington on July 19
Paul James Asman, 23, went missing on July Friday, 19 in Fort Washington. He was last seen near 321 Morris Road where he entered the woods along the Wissahickon Creek. Asman is described as 6’8″, 250 pounds, brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Chesterbrook’s Aclaris Therapeutics Enters $31.5 Million Royalty, Milestone Payments Deal
Chesterbrook-based Aclaris Therapeutics has agreed to sell $31.5 million of its future Eli Lilly and Co. royalty and milestone payments. Chesterbrook-based Aclaris Therapeutics has agreed to sell $31.5 million of its future Eli Lilly and Co. royalty and milestone payments to a Canadian pension plan, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Two pedestrians killed, one injured, in car crashes over the weekend
More pedestrians were injured and killed in car crashes over the weekend, just days after the a slew of traffic incidents took place on Wednesday across the city. Two people, including a 22-month-old, were killed and another person is in critical condition after being struck by vehicles as pedestrians on Saturday and Sunday. This follows Wednesday's traffic violence, when a cyclist riding in the bike lane and a pedestrian were killed just minutes apart in separate crashes and another person critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Germantown.
Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
Philadelphia Police Investigate Increase in South Philly Car Vandalisms
Nineteen vehicles were vandalized in South Philadelphia, causing alarm and concern among residents. The Philadelphia police are investigating the incidents, and locals hope for increased security and swift justice. Key Takeaways:. Nineteen cars were vandalized in South Philadelphia in one night. Residents feel unsafe and are demanding more security measures.
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
Philadelphia weather: Rounds of rain, storms expected throughout the week
PHILADELPHIA - A muggy Monday with afternoon and evening showers will set the tone for a pattern of unsettled weather that forecasters believe will clear up by the weekend. FOX 29's Sue Serio expects showers to move into the parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey around 3 p.m. and continue to cover most of the region overnight.
Police SUV with lights, sirens on collides with car in West Philadelphia, police say
Two people were checked out for any possible injuries after a police SUV with its sirens on and their car collided in West Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of South 57th and Larchwood streets around 6:15 a.m. on July 22, 2024, Philadelphia police...
Ardmore’s history recognized by statewide origination
LOWER MERION — Recently, the Ardmore Initiative was one of several organizations that were reconsigned by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creating and implementing...
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell...
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