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Streets near Rittenhouse Square to be car-free on Sundays in September. Here's why
Shopping and eating out in Center City on weekends are going to be a whole lot easier next month. On Thursday, Center City District announced plans to transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic.
High school golfer sets course record at Allentown Municipal; breaks mark held jointly by Arnold Palmer and Kyle Wambold
Lydon Patascher can now say he’s better than the late Arnold Palmer – at least at Allentown Municipal Golf Course. The Pleasant Valley senior golfer set a course record by shooting 60 at Allentown Muni on Thursday in a high school match to break the course record of 61 held jointly by Palmer, who shot it in the 1960s, and Kyle Wambold, who shot his 61 in 2017. Patascher finished 12-under par ...
AAC announces Temple Football’s 2025 conference schedule
The American Athletic Conference announced Temple Football’s conference schedule model for the 2025 football season on Thursday afternoon. The Owls will play four home conference games, and will also head on the road for four conference games next season. Temple will host Navy, Tulane, UTSA and East Carolina in...
Philadelphia's Peirce College to merge with Scranton's Lackawanna College
Philadelphia's Peirce College announced plans to merge with Scranton's Lackawanna College to create the largest private, nonprofit open-enrollment institution in Pennsylvania. Peirce College - Philadelphia’s only college dedicated exclusively to serving adults - is now awaiting approval before becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name. In a...
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police
On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at approximately 7 p.m., police from the 1st District responded to a call about a person with a gun at 1500 Snyder Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 25-year-old Kaishef Johnson, a resident of the 2200 block of South 22nd Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic 11 at 7:08 p.m.
State Farm Says It’s Not Responsible To Cover Vehicle Driven By Radio Host.
Something to think about before signing on to drive a vehicle provided by a radio station client. Personal insurance may not cover any damage, losses, or lawsuits incurred as a result of an auto accident. State Farm has asked a New Jersey Federal Court to rule that the insurer is...
Targeted shooting leaves man bleeding outside jeep in gas station parking lot
A young man was shot in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Northeast Philadelphia gas station overnight in what police called a targeted attack. Police officers found the 21-year-old man bleeding from a gunshot wound to his back next to a jeep in the parking lot of the Exxon station along Torresdale Avenue -- near Cottman Avenue -- just after midnight on Aug. 15, 2024, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Steam show in Mechanicsburg ready to kick off for its 66th year
(WHTM) — If you’re into all things tractor, then get ready for the 66th annual steam show in Cumberland County. It’s just over a week away, at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association in Mechanicsburg. You’ll find antique tractors, steam and gas engines on display. Plus – train rides, games, a car show, food and […]
Ex-manager of Broad Street Market charged with stealing thousands of company funds
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — The former Executive Director of the Broad Street Market has been charged with felony theft accused of taking thousands of dollars from the market, while it was trying to recover from a devastating fire. Tanis Monroy, 31, is facing felony charges of theft by...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Dave Myers’ records stand test of time
He may have a common name, but the legacy left by Dave Myers as an athlete at Chambersburg was nothing but uncommon. Myers was a standout athlete in four sports for the Trojans before graduating in 1966, and he led a very interesting life after his playing days were over.
Garrett Stubbs' replacement is staring the Phillies right in the face
Philadelphia Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs is an easy guy to like, but he isn’t necessarily the best player on the baseball field. He’s known as the vibes guy because of his energetic and light-hearted attitude. However, baseball is more than just vibes. Stubbs hasn’t played in many...
Man wanted for raping hotel employee in Cumberland County, police say
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is wanted for allegedly raping a Cumberland County hotel employee in February. Lower Allen Township Police issued an arrest warrant on Aug. 7 for 28-year-old Michael Cates, of Millersville, on felony charges of rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse along with misdemeanor charges of indecent assault without the […]
Camp Jeremy offers summer fun to pediatric organ recipients and their siblings in Montgomery County
LAFAYETTE HILL, Pa. (CBS) — In Montgomery County this week, children facing huge medical issues can focus on just being a kid thanks to a special camp that also welcomes siblings.Swimming, archery, and rock-wall climbing: these activities and more fill the days for kids at Camp Jeremy, run by the Gift Of Life Donor Program. For 20 years, the camp has welcomed children and teens who received organ transplants, and it is all free.When she was just a baby, 10-year-old Jade Moeller received part of a liver from her mother."She was a matching donor," she said. "And, she had to help me...
Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.'s budget surplus is on track to run dry
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s multibillion-dollar surplus will soon be halved according to a projection by a state budget watchdog, the result of a long-running structural deficit combined with a growing list of obligations competing for public dollars. The commonwealth’s...
$7.1M investment made in Pennsylvania for EV stations to include a Pizza Hut along the Turnpike
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Another round of investments is being made by the Shapiro administration to bring more EV stations to businesses including a Pizza Hut right off the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The $7.1 million comes is part of Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. The Shapiro administration said it represents their […]
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