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Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday's polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated President Joe Biden by 9 points before he bowed out of the race on July 21. ...
Kickoff central: All the 2024 high school football preseason content in one spot
High school football season has arrived in Pennsylvania. Before the games start, gorge on gridiron information from across the entire region via the links below. Allen | Allentown Central Catholic | Bethlehem Catholic | Dieruff | Easton | East Stroudsburg North | East Stroudsburg South | Emmaus | Freedom | Liberty | Nazareth | Northampton | Parkland | Pleasant Valley | Pocono Mountain East | Pocono Mountain West | Stroudsburg | Whitehall.
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed starting at the end of […]
Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.
PWD invites residents to learn about stormwater infrastructure projects in West Philly
You may have seen the road work and digging on 51st to 54th and Cedar to Walnut Streets in recent months. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) wants to talk about it. The PWD will hold a community meeting on Monday, Aug. 26 to tell West Philly residents about its new green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects planned for the area.
REPORT: YBC DUL aka Mr. Disrespectful, Shot and Killed in Philadelphia
YBC Dul was a rapper and vlogger from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who became a YouTube sensation for his rap disses and criminal activity. The post REPORT: YBC DUL aka Mr. Disrespectful, Shot and Killed in Philadelphia appeared first on Philly's Hip Hop and R&B Station..
Police welcome 24 new officers during graduation ceremony at Temple
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Police force just got a little bigger. Two dozen cadets graduated from the police academy on Friday.One by one, the 24 cadets took their latest steps in their journey to become the newest officers in the Philadelphia Police Department.The group was sworn in during a graduation ceremony at Temple University where they received their diplomas after taking an oath to protect and serve."Their resilience, their dedication and unwavering commitment to service is nothing short of exceptional," said Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.The new officers are joining the force during a pivotal time. The department continues to...
Developers expanding Philadelphia multifamily project by 40%
The team behind the Northbank development on the Delaware River decided they can go much bigger than they planned. D3 Development and the Concordia Group are taking the next steps on an expanded project at 2001 Richmond Street on the border of Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported. The number of units for the second phase of the mixed-use project increased by 39 percent from previous plans.
Lower Moreland police grant 6 soliciting permits to Power Home Remodeling
The Lower Moreland Police Department announced today that it has issued six new soliciting permits to Power Home Remodeling, a Chester, PA-based firm which specializes in exterior services. The permits will expire September 24, 2024, the department said. From the announcement:. All soliciting permits are valid for a period of...
Blue Stoop continues its inclusive literary mission with the Jennifer Weiner fellowship
This summer, Philly literary hub Blue Stoop continues its mission for inclusive pathways to writing careers with the Jennifer Weiner Fellowship. It will offer an unrestricted stipend for six emerging women-identified prose writers in the United States (including support for travel, living, and childcare expenses) as well as one-on-one mentorship from Weiner, a bestselling novelist with Philly roots.
Trevi BYOB in Glenside now hiring multiple positions
Trevi BYOB in Glenside is looking to fill multiple positions:. For more information and to apply, you can email jburke1247@gmail.com. For more on Trevi BYOB, you can visit their Facebook page and website. For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz”...
3 Dead In Wrong-Way Hatboro Crash
Three people were killed in a Montgomery County crash that ended with one vehicle overturned and two into a utility pole Friday evening, Aug. 23, police said.A Chevy Camaro, operated by a 31-year-old man, was traveling west on County Line Road and crossed into the eastbound travel lanes where it st…
Philadelphia man accused of spitting at prosecutor during Montgomery County Court hearing
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man awaiting trial for assault and attempted robbery in Lower Merion saw charges mount against him after authorities said he spat at a prosecutor and overturned a defense table, disrupting his pretrial hearing in a Montgomery County courtroom this week. Cymeir Rashawn Geiger, 23, of...
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-HARBOR HOUSE APARTMENTS
(Claymont, DE 19703) Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred 100 block of Harbor Drive. On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:27 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to above area for a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 35-year-old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Cookie company Taylor Chip to open two Philly stores in September
Lancaster cookie company Taylor Chip will make its Philadelphia debut next month with two new stores. A Rittenhouse location will open Saturday, Sept. 14 at 1807 Chestnut St., and a Fishtown store at 1828 Frankford Ave. will open a week later. Both will feature two dozen flavors of cookies and coffee. Plus, the Philly locations will be the first Taylor Chip stores to offer ice cream.
Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth
Arway Linen and Uniform Rentals is Philadelphia’s largest provider of linen and uniform services. The company has evolved considerably since its 1979 founding. Yet, to scale for further market share gains, the management team recognized a larger facility with additional and more complex machinery was required. Included in their planning was the objective to increase productivity and meaningfully reduce labor and energy costs.
Knox Covered Bridge: 160-year-old Chester County bridge heavily damaged by fallen tree
MALVERN, Pa. - A 160-year-old piece of local history was severely damaged when a fallen tree crushed the middle of Knox Covered Bridge in Valley Forge National Historical Park. Officials say no one was injured when the bridge was hit, but local hiker Chris Prendergast might have been one of...
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