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Couple was 'enjoying each other's company' before car went into PA river
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - For the second time in two weeks, a car went into the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning. Philadelphia police said the people inside the car were able to safely get out of the vehicle while it was in the water, and no one was taken to the hospital. A spokesperson from the Philadelphia Police Department's Public Affairs Office told CBS News Philadelphia that the pair were "enjoying each other's company" before the car entered the water.
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Rural Revitalization Commission wants to tackle local capacity problems
(The Center Square) — A state commission for revitalizing rural Pennsylvania has almost filled out its members, with plans to hold listening sessions to figure out which issues to prioritize. “We’re going to need input from as many experienced stakeholders as possible,” Kyle Kopko, chairman of the Rural Population Revitalization Commission and executive director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, said. “I’m really looking for ways to engage with as many folks as possible.” ...
Man wounded after 23 shots fired into car from 2 different caliber weapons in West Philadelphia
Two gunmen fired 23 shots into a car in West Philadelphia, critically wounding a man inside the car, according to Philadelphia police.Officers responded to the 100 block of Peach Street, around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday.The officers found a 32-year-old man shot multiple times. He was rushed to the hospital, where he went into surgery overnight.Police said they found casings from two different caliber weapons.Police are scouring surveillance cameras to see if they offer clues to who fired the shots, and perhaps why.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Temple Football Heads To Oklahoma With The Owls Ready To Make A Statement In 2024
Temple will kick off their 2024 season on Friday night, August 30, in Oklahoma, with the game airing on ESPN at 7 p.m. EST. This season marks the third under head coach Stan Drayton. In his first two years, when he piloted the program to identical 3-9 records, Drayton fielded a team that was mostly inherited. The 2024 version is built much more to his core identity.
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Pa. Wilds Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:17 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan and Columbia counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are probable. "At 5:15 p.m.,...
12 rescued from Schuylkill River in Philadelphia after boat began taking on water
Twelve people were rescued from the Schuylkill River after the boat they were on began taking on water.Someone on the small vessel called 911 just after midnight on Thursday morning when they noticed water coming on board. There was another boat that stayed nearby while they were waiting for rescuers.A police helicopter located the boats near the Platt Bridge in South Philadelphia.The fire department marine unit and coast guard made sure everyone made it to shore safely.Police say the 12 people are in their 20s and 30s, and are in good spirits.It's unclear what caused the boats to spring a leak.A previous version said people were rescued from two boats but it was determined that just one was taking on water.
From Colombia to Chesco’s Devon Prep, Father Henao Talks Growth and Community
For Father Nelson Henao, who joined Devon Preparatory School in July 2023, the first year was primarily about listening, learning, and building relationships, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I came with the certainty that I couldn’t come to change everything at once because that doesn’t work,” said...
Plan to Expand Chester’s Subaru Park Means a River View Sacrifice
The success of The Philadelphia Union means It needs to add thousands of seats to Subaru Park in Chester, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-year-old stadium is in need of an upgrade, said Union Executive Vice President and COO Dave Debusschere. “Subaru Park is too small,” Debusschere...
Lawmakers pushing for televised coverage of Steelers games in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the National Football League’s regular season kickoff approaches, Pennsylvania State Reps. Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming (both D-Dauphin) are pushing for the Harrisburg region to have access to Pittsburgh Steelers football. The Federal Communications Commission currently allows NFL teams to claim television broadcast markets based solely on geography—meaning the owner of the […]
PECO customers could face double-digit electricity bill increases next year
Home electricity bills in Philadelphia and the region are poised to climb significantly next year, and go up again the year after that as well. PECO wants to hike its charges for delivering power to homes and businesses by 12.3% in January. That would amount to $16.67 a month more — or $200 a year — for the typical residential customer bill, and would be followed by another increase of $2.07 per month in 2026.
Embattled Camden school advisory board president resists calls to step down
After residents and activists repeatedly call on Wasim Muhammad to quit over sexual assault settlement, meeting ends in chaos. The Camden City School District Advisory Board meeting abruptly ended Tuesday evening after more than 25 speakers called on embattled Advisory Board President Wasim Muhammad to resign or be fired. The...
Early Lead Proves To Be Too Much As Rutgers Tops Lehigh 3-0
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - An early 2-0 lead in the first half lifted Big Ten foe Rutgers over Lehigh 3-0 on Wednesday night. The first goal of the contest came in the fifth minute when Gabriela Gil gave the Scarlet Knights an early 1-0 lead. Rutgers struck again in the 36th minute, as Allie Post gave the home team a 2-0 lead into halftime.
Jason Kelce Admits He Doubted ‘Older’ Simone Biles’ Gymnastics Skills Ahead of 2024 Olympics
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce revealed that he had doubts about Simone Biles’ at this year’s Olympics. He did so during the season premiere of Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday. Jason Kelce Reveals Doubts About Simone Biles. Kelce explained how he wasn’t sure...
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