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Camden County Boy Scouts heading home from St. Croix due to global tech outage canceling flight
STRATFORD, N.J. (CBS) — A group of Boy Scouts from Camden County is on the way home Saturday after being stranded in Saint Croix.Troop 122 landed in the Virgin Islands on July 12. The children, who range in age from 11 to 17, spent the last week earning merit badges and practicing lifesaving skills while staying at a 17-acre seafront campground called Camp Howard M. Wall.The scouts' flight to Philadelphia was supposed to leave on Friday but got canceled because of the global tech outage. The scouts were told it could be a week before they could get on another flight.Scoutmaster Stacey White said he's relieved that Spirit Airlines was able to add a flight so the group could leave Saturday night. The troop is scheduled to arrive at Philadelphia International Airport early Sunday morning."Very happy," White said. "It's a lot of responsibility having 30-some kids knowing that they're running out of their medications and some of them, when they're out of medications, have withdrawal symptoms — whatever it is, it was not going to be pretty."White said he got a phone call from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who wanted to make sure the children were OK.
Tolls on 4 bridges in Philadelphia area going up. See how much more you will pay
Delaware drivers navigating through Philadelphia and South Jersey will soon have to pay higher tolls on four bridges in the area, the first increase in 13 years. Starting Sept. 1, passenger vehicle tolls will be $6, up from $5, after a unanimous vote by the Delaware River Port Authority Board on July 17.
Camden County readies $1.3M upgrade for playgrounds in Newton Lake Park
COLLINGSWOOD — On a recent visit, a Camden County park here offered an unlikely view from its playground. An uprooted light pole — snapped at the base, smashed at its top — lay near swing sets and slides at Newton Lake Park. Two benches flanked a picnic table that had no table top.
A massive IUD named Freeda is coming to Philadelphia
She's purple. She's 20-feet tall. And her name is Freeda.Why it matters: She's also a giant inflatable IUD on a nationwide tour to advocate for the protection of birth control access. Her next stop is Philadelphia.Driving the news: Freeda will be posted up outside City Hall Friday between about 10am and noon.The birth control device has also made stops in Baltimore, Richmond (Virginia), Miami, and Washington, D.C.Catch up quick: The massive IUD, an idea from Americans for Contraception, went viral after the organization debuted it at D.C.'s Union Station on June 5 — when the U.S. Senate was voting on the Right to Contraception Act.Nearly all Republicans blocked the bill.Between the lines: When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas said in a concurring opinion the court should reconsider decisions protecting birth control access.Zoom in: Access to contraceptives in Pennsylvania isn't protected by state law.Yes, but: A bill to protect and expand access to contraception passed in the Democrat-controlled state House last month.The proposal remains parked in a Senate committee.What's next: Freeda's next stops are Raleigh and then Charlotte, North Carolina.
Confusion Remains Around Treatment Beds for Those Suffering from Addiction
Philadelphia City Council’s Special Committee on Kensington met on Thrusday, July 18th 2024, to hear testimony regarding access to treatment beds in the Kensington area. The Committee, chaired by Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, heard testimony from providers, administration officials, and other experts on what appears to be a system complicated by communication and technical issues.
A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Camden organization is giving residents a unique opportunity to become homeowners. Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society in New Jersey buys abandoned properties in the city, rehabilitates them and...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
Philadelphia city officials say there's still work to do after global IT outage
The overnight IT outage is impacting potentially millions of people worldwide, including many in the Philadelphia region.Still, city officials were breathing a collective sigh of relief on Friday given that the situation could have been much worse.But there was still a lot of work to do to bring city systems back online, and that work isn't over yet."We're going to keep at this until every computer system, every laptop, and every component of our IT apparatus are working exactly the way that they should," Mayor Cherelle Parker said. "That's the City of Philadelphia way."In the early morning hours the Philadelphia...
Global tech outage: PHL copes with delays, cancelations as Mayor Parker says city impacted
PHILADELPHIA - Airports, hospitals, banks, courts – you name it, the CrowdStrike outage sent a ripple effect across the entire country. CrowdStrike, as you may know by now, is a cybersecurity company that provides software to companies around the world. The CEO of the company claims a Windows update is to blame for the global technology outage.
Philadelphia Department of Prisons Suspends Visits Amidst Global IT Outage
In a stark reminder of our reliance on technology, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons has been forced to cancel all visits to its facilities. The suspension comes in the wake of a significant IT outage that has rippled across systems worldwide, affecting the Department's operations. An announcement posted on the City of Philadelphia yesterday details the disruption, stating, "Due to a worldwide IT issue impacting our computer systems, all visits to Philadelphia Department of Prisons facilities are canceled until further notice." The Department has apologized for the inconvenience this may cause to both inmates and their loved ones.
Philadelphia Mayor Expresses Grief Over Fatal Traffic Incidents, Advocates for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker expressed her deep sorrow following a series of fatal car accidents involving a bicyclist and two pedestrians across Philadelphia. The incidents, which transpired last evening in Center City, Kensington, and East Germantown, resulted in two fatalities and left one individual in a critical condition. "Every death caused by a vehicle in Philadelphia is a tragedy," Mayor Parker stated, as per an official statement on the City of Philadelphia's website.
Dino-mite Summer at Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia brings the outside world inside
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At the Academy of Natural Sciences, they're bringing a bit of the outside world inside."You can learn something as well as get out of the heat and have fun," Ryan Lizardi, who brought his 8-year-old daughter to the museum, said.There are countless massive dinosaur fossils on display, and kids get the chance to experience hands-on interactive exhibits like "The Big Dig.""I was trying to find like connections for where the bones connect," 8-year-old Lilith said.It's all part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer."Somebody who comes to the academy will find a spark," manager of mediated experiences Mary Bailey...
What’s the Plan, Cherelle?
Six months in, and Cherelle Parker has demonstrated the difference a mayor can make, no? She’s as upbeat and inspirational an orator as we’ve had, which makes a palpable change. We’ve gone from a sad sack town with a discernible heaviness in the air, to one with a pep in her step. How about this ad that dropped recently for her Clean & Green initiative? This is what leadership in a city can do — make you feel you’re walking lighter, because you’re called to a project beyond your own tired self.
‘The contrast could not be more clear’: Suburban Philly Democrats respond to RNC speeches, affirm support for Biden
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Democratic elected officials from Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties held a press conference Thursday as a rebuttal to the Republican presidential ticket’s platform on display this week at the Republican National Convention.
Philadelphia's Kensington Caucus Convenes to Tackle Opioid Addiction Hurdles
As trenches run deep in the battle against opioid addiction in Kensington, Philadelphia officials seek to bridge the access chasm to critical addiction services. The Kensington Caucus, a dedicated contingent of city leaders, has convened for an in-depth session spanning nearly four hours in what appears to be an earnest push for change. Engaging with medical experts, community figureheads, and the voices of local residents, they aim to meticulously dismantle the barriers that stand between the struggling and the support they desperately need. "This is a problem that has grown and has become what it is over the course of the last 15, 20 years," Councilmember Quetcy Lozada told NBC Philadelphia. "It’s going to take us time."
Iconic Ship Conservancy Requests Extension Before Eviction
You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. The SS United States Conservancy is in a frantic race to protect and preserve the historic ocean liner following months of legal battles and ultimately, an eviction from Pier 82 in Philadelphia.
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
An award-winning federal response to a sudden transportation disaster
Interstate 95 is a lifeline along the eastern end of the United States. When a bad truck accident knocked out a bridge near Philadelphia in 2023, a team from the Transportation Department orchestrated an effort that got it replaced in a week and a half. For their work, Tony Mento, Hari Kalla and Camille Otto of the Federal Highway Administration are finalists in this year’s Service to America Medals program. Ms. Otto is deputy administrator of the Pennsylvania division and she joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about their achievement.
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