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Three Of The Most Bed Bug Infested Cities In The Country Are in Pennsylvania
If there’s one thing that we can all agree on it’s that bugs make most of us extremely squeamish. And I'm sad to report that THREE PENNSYLVANIA CITIES ARE ON THE LIST OF THE MOST BED BUG INFESTED IN THE NATION!. When going on vacation, I’m sure it’s...
Italian Air Force jets to conduct flyover of Philadelphia | Here's when to look up
There will be a colorful display to start your Monday morning in Philadelphia, courtesy of the Italian Air Force.The famous Frecce Tricolori will fly over the city in a 10-jet formation.You will recognize their signature red, white and green smoke trails.The flyover is scheduled for 10 a.m.It will start over Northeast Philadelphia and travel south to the Ben Franklin Bridge.If you take any photos or videos of the flyover, please share them with Action News at 6abc.com/Share!The precision team just put on a show at the New York International Air Show.The next stop is the Air Show in Ocean City, Maryland on August 24.The team is touring North America for the first time in more than 30 years.
These dogs were left abandoned in a Bucks County dog park with a note. What it said
The handwritten note taped to the sign for the Morrisville Dog Park is heartbreaking and infuriating. It starts: “Dear person who finds these dogs…” The anonymous author told a story...
Ann Hope Sablosky, 1969 graduate of Cheltenham High School and former docent at the Supreme Court and the National Portrait Gallery, has passed away
Ann Hope Sablosky, a 1969 graduate of Cheltenham High School and former docent at the Supreme Court and the National Portrait Gallery, passed away on Friday, August 9. At Cheltenham, she was active in the Musical Theatre productions. Her husband, Dr. Stephen Rockower, is a Rockville, Maryland orthopedic surgeon who graduated Cheltenham High in 1967.
Pennsylvania man charged with election fraud in 2020, 2022 elections
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania man is facing election fraud-related charges for allegedly double-voting in the 2020 and 2022 general elections. On Friday, United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Philip C. Pulley, 62, of Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, was charged by information with falsely registering to vote, double voting, and election fraud.
WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday at Parx doing it his way
A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday in his own way — having a beer with fellow vets, chowing down on beef sliders, and slicing his birthday cake at Parx Casino in Bensalem. "It went fast," the U.S. Marine said, reflecting on his century of life. ...
Bucks County, Philadelphia under tornado watch as Debby impacts East Coast weather
Tropical Storm Debby moved west overnight and Bucks County and much of the region are under a tornado watch until Friday afternoon. "Tornadoes and locally damaging wind gusts may cause downed trees and power lines," the National Weather Service warned Thursday night. Bucks County is also under a flood watch and a wind advisory until 8 p.m.
Trump X post: I will debate Kamala Harris in ‘beautiful’ Harrisburg in September
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Presidential candidate Donald Trump declared on X that he will face Vice President Kamala Harris in a presidential debate in Harrisburg next month. According to the post, Trump says the first of three debates with Harris “will be with FoxNews on September 4th, 2024, LIVE from beautiful Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.” The post did not disclose a specific location or time.
‘She was our queen, and just not in radio’: Loved ones, local figures mourn loss of Philly’s own Mary Mason
Mary Mason began her career in 1958 as a disc jockey on WHAT-1340 AM before hosting her own show, “Mornings With Mary,” in 1970. She paved way for generations to come. She died at age 94 on July 25, 2024.
Jenkintown 150 & Jenkintown Community Alliance to show ‘Waiting for Guffman’ at the Hiway Theater on Aug. 28
The Hiway Theater is partnering with Jenkintown 150 and the Jenkintown Community Alliance to host a screening of the ‘90s comedy “Waiting for Guffman” on Wednesday, August 28. Human Robot Jenkintown will host a trivia contest after the showing to test your knowledge of the past 150...
Storm damage cleanup continues in Edgewater Park, NJ
Residents in Edgewater Park, New Jersey, are still cleaning up after torrential rain led to homes being flooded earlier this week."It looks dry but it's not. It's not. You can smell it," says Elaine Smith as she stands in her kitchen.The smell of molding carpet and baseboards fills Elaine Smith's home. She was one of many in the Silver Park West Community flooded out by heavy rain on Tuesday."The water was up to the baseboards, ankle high," said Smith.SEE ALSO: Dozens rescued, 15 homes evacuated after flooding in Burlington CountyDozens rescued, 15 homes evacuated after flooding in NJMilton Moore is...
School district in New Jersey eliminating free bus service for some students
A school district in Gloucester County left parents and local authorities stunned over the weekend after announcing it would reduce the number of students eligible for free bus services.Officials with the Deptford Township School District stated they're also reducing the number of bus stops used for pick-ups and drop-offs.Now, Mayor Paul Medany is pushing back, saying he and the police department were not involved in creating the new plan.South Jersey school district reduces number of students eligible for free bus servicesSuperintendent Kevin Kanauss shared the changes in a letter sent out to parents Friday afternoon, just weeks before the start...
Skate Park construction to start soon in South Jersey
PENNSAUKEN — Skaters will soon have more options in Camden County. Come September, construction will begin on a new skate park amounting to over $900,000 at Cooper River Park. County officials say efforts should be completed by the end of the year. Described as a “6,000-square-foot, streetscape-style skatepark” by...
Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment System at Montgomery County Well Station
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system installation at its Perkiomen Woods well station in Montgomery County. Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system installation at its Perkiomen Woods well station in Montgomery County. This is the fourth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has completed and placed...
‘Creepy crawlies’ fiesta: Philly’s Bug Fest returns
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Fancy some mealworm applesauce? Or some chocolate chirp cookies?. The 17th annual Bug Fest this weekend at Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences is serving up all that...
History with Chuck: Notable accomplishments of three Cheltenham alumni (Sgt. Peter Taub ’04, Emily Hawkins ’14, Dr. Dillon Warr ’12)
Local historian Chuck Langerman has shared the past accomplishments of three Cheltenham High School alumni. Taub, a 2004 graduate and Air Force Staff Sergeant, posthumously received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Combat Action Medal after he and five other servicemen were killed in the line of duty by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan on December 21, 2015.
Gov. Walz, Help Us to Fully Realize America’s Promise
We were moved this week in Philadelphia by your story, especially when Vice President Kamala Harris shared that you knew the impact on school culture of the football coach becoming the faculty advisor to the nascent Gay Straight Alliance. We are writing to ask you to use your story as...
Lansdale continues to seek solutions for homelessness in town
LANSDALE — Residents are continuing to sound off about the town’s homeless population, as borough officials reported that a gazebo in Memorial Park has been cleared of those living there. “Last week, I implemented an action plan with our partners in parks and rec(reation department) and management office,...
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