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Superintendent Watlington talks staffing, security ahead of new school year in Philadelphia
Philadelphia School Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington talked to Action News about staffing and safety for the upcoming school year."Safety and well-being of our students and our staff is the number one priority for our school district," said Watlington.On Thursday, the district announced the installation of new digital cameras at 150 buildings. The district will also expand Safety Zones around schools, and the Safe Pathways. That's a program that provides monitors to keep an eye on any issues."They've also worked together to increase the number of safety zones in this city to 28. These are areas that had an uptick in...
Name released of man who was killed in a crash after a driver made an illegal turn on Kelly Drive
One person is dead after a driver made an illegal turn on Kelly Drive and caused a three-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, according to police.It happened around 3:22 p.m.According to police, the driver of a black Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Kelly Drive when he made an illegal left turn onto Reservoir Drive.The Altima was hit by a white Nissan Rogue. The Altima then spun around and hit a black BMW.A passenger in the Altima was killed. He has been identified as 41-year-old Steven Tyree Moultrie.The 44-year-old driver of the Altima, who sources say was working...
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.
Main Line’s Best Consignment Shops Will Have You Covered this Fall
Main Line's consignment boutiques has you covered. One is Petunia's Consignment Boutique in Ardmore. Established in 2008, Petunia’s offers vintage and designer brands at a great price and even offers shipping. Consignment shops on Montco’s Main Line offer every style at discount prices, writes Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman...
Meet PennLive’s 2024 Preseason Mid-Penn Capital Football All-Star Team
Just like that, high school football is back in Pennsylvania. And in order to pass the time between now and kickoff on Aug. 23, PennLive fielded preseason All-Star teams for every division in the Mid-Penn Conference. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you...
How many Olympic medals did Pennsylvanians bring home for Team USA?
As the Olympics have concluded we set out to find out how many medals Pennsylvanians earned for Team USA. According to a research study by “The Sport Geek“, Pennsylvania earned 11 medals, 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. PHL17 compiled this list of Pennsylvanian Olympians and […]
Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in just nine days from now, but there are plenty of games that Penn State fans will want to keep an eye on throughout the Mid-Atlantic region during the first month of the season. With that in mind, we put together a list of games that Nittany Lion […] The post Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season appeared first on On3.
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
The top returning seniors entering the 2024 high school football season
Believe it or not, high school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in eight days. In this post, we list the top 18 returning seniors (in alphabetical order) entering the fall. These players have made waves so far in their varsity career and are hoping to making their final seasons on the high school gridiron special.
Pennsylvania's presidential calendar: Rallies and possible debates
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Pennsylvania again this week — putting the Keystone State back in the national spotlight. Why it matters: Both campaigns are all-in on Pennsylvania, the most important battleground state that'll decide who occupies the White House. Driving the news: Democratic...
Potential strike in Pa. could disrupt U.S. supply chains | Today in Pa.
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Winter is coming. Here's what the Farmers' Almanac predicts for southcentral Pennsylvania
The Farmers' Almanac has issued its prediction for winter 2024-2025, and the publication is describing it as a "wet whirlwind," according to a news release. It predicts "a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between," the website states. But will that mean snow for southcentral...
Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
Rahwa Teklai Joins Key Private Bank to Lead its Hudson Valley/Metro NY and Eastern Pennsylvania markets
Key Private Bank, the wealth management division of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), announces that Rahwa Teklai has joined the organization as KPB Market Leader for its Hudson Valley/Metro NY and Eastern Pennsylvania markets. She will lead high-performing teams in both markets responsible for identifying and prioritizing the financial needs of high-net worth clients and leveraging the full complement of KeyBank’s financial capabilities to provide solutions to attain their financial goals.
Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall is moving toward more experience-based attractions to draw in shoppers, including Netflix House. King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following...
Delaware County in Mourning After 14-Year-Old Boy Dies in Accidental Shooting in Darby
A Delaware County community is grappling with a harrowing incident after a 14-year-old boy died following what police believe to be an accidental shooting. According to 6abc, authorities responded to the 400 block of Darby Terrace in Darby, Pa., shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The scene, visible from Chopper 6, showed officers and medics flocking to the area as detectives processed the evidence.
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