Skippack
LATEST NEWS
How a string of lies in Tennessee led to the arrest of a Bucks County murder suspect
Days after Meghan Macklin allegedly murdered a 72-year-old Wrightstown man, she told a police officer that she was his wife, who died in 2019. That wasn’t the only lie that Macklin allegedly told about how she found herself at a convenience store in White Pines, Tennessee. ...
Bucks County Mom Gets Life-Changing Robotic Arm from Widener University
Victoria Nedza is embracing independence thanks to a custom-built robotic arm designed by an occupational therapy team at Widener University. Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza is embracing newfound independence thanks to a custom-built robotic arm designed by an occupational therapy team at Widener University, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia.
New Initiative Aims to Combat Child Hunger on Weekends
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The nonprofit organization ITAVTFOC (It Takes A Village To Feed One Child) has announced the launch of its Weekend Meals for Children program. This initiative seeks to provide nutritious meals to children in low-income communities, ensuring they have access to quality food during weekends. The organization is actively seeking corporate sponsors and donors to support this vital mission.
Pedestrian killed in Port Richmond in crash involving driver wanted out of Bucks County
A driver wanted in Bucks County was captured after a tragic accident in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.The victim was standing behind a parked van on the corner of Frankford and Allegheny avenues around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday when he was struck.The crash happened just two blocks from his home.Police say surveillance video shows the car the wanted man was driving was traveling east on Allegheny Avenue when the vehicle jumped the curb, slammed into a concrete barrier, then a metal barrier before hitting a 38-year-old man.The victim was launched roughly 30 feet into the intersection, police say.The pedestrian died at the scene.ALSO SEE: 30-year-old woman on bike killed after being struck by speeding driver in Center City PhiladelphiaThe driver is a 41-year-old man, according to police. His identity has not yet been released.He was not injured.Police are not saying why there was a search warrant for the driver in Bucks County.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
The Philadelphia Union & the Association of Mexican Business Owners are Hosting a Soccer Festival in South Philly
With the conclusion of Copa America and the Euros, soccer fans have been in pure bliss. However, the party doesn’t stop because the Philadelphia Union has partnered with the Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia to host “La Fiesta Futbolera” on Sunday July 21st from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Mi Salud Wellness Center, Esperanza, and others support family health and wellness
Mi Salud Wellness Center, located at 200 E Wyoming Avenue, hosted a family health and wellness event on May 22nd, from 2 pm-5 pm, followed by their regular food distribution. Esperanza’s Housing and Economic Development division participated in the event, helping to host a pop-up clinic alongside Miriam Medical Clinics; the clinic provided COVID-19 vaccines, health communication materials, free COVID-19 testing kits, and health screenings for blood pressure and glucose. Esperanza’s Housing Counseling division was also present, helping to sign people up for Benephilly programs.
Friday in Philadelphia will be a magnificent July day with comfortable temps, lower humidity
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day with comfortable temperatures and a refreshing air mass. While temps will be seasonably hot Friday in the upper 80s, lower humidity will keep it comfy for outdoor activities.If you're stuck at work Friday and wish you could flip today and tomorrow, don't worry too much. Saturday will be a little more cloudy, but it won't be a bad day.A weak system could bring us a few clouds on Saturday, and even a slight chance of an isolated, spotty shower. The day does not look like a washout....
Victims in massive apartment fire work to get back on their feet through Red Cross, city efforts
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - The city and local organizations are continuing to help the nearly 50 people displaced from the 7400 Roosevelt Apartments massive fire. "The blaze on top of the roof and the sound of the wall falling," is what Elaine Cruz-Ramos remembers from that last Thursday, a day that she will never forget.
‘A system of disjointed pieces’: Philly addiction medicine experts call for reforms in substance use treatment
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A rapidly evolving street drug supply that continues to have a severe impact on people who use drugs and struggle with addiction is outpacing the capabilities of current addiction treatment programs and options in Philadelphia, local health experts say.
Cork & Candles scent bar expands to University City, its third location in the Philly area
Cork & Candles, an "experiential scent bar," is expanding to a new location in University City next week. The new store opens Wednesday, July 24, at 3421 Walnut St. near University of Pennsylvania's campus, where it will run BYOB candle-making workshops, host private events and sell specialty candles. The latest addition will join Cork & Candles' other two locations in Center City (1315 Walnut St.) and King of Prussia (255 Main St.).
7-month-old baby boy shot by stray gunfire in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 7-month-old boy was shot by stray gunfire on Thursday night.It happened around 5:51 p.m. on the 4000 block of Meridian Street in the city's Holmesburg section.Video obtained by Action News shows the gunman walking up and opening fire on a baby and his parents outside of a home.The infant was shot in the leg by one of the stray bullets.When police arrived, they said the baby's parents weren't there. It was a good Samaritan neighbor who took the baby to the hospital."We're very lucky that 7-month-old boy is in stable condition," said Philadelphia Police...
USDA Secretary Vilsack and National Climate Advisor highlight Climate-Smart Agriculture in Reading
On Thursday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi visited Pennsylvania to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s dedication to fostering an equitable agricultural future. This event, held during Pennsylvania’s Urban Ag Week, spotlighted the Administration’s efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and conservation while creating opportunities for rural families, small businesses, and farmers.
After cyclist dies, Philadelphia advocates say concrete barriers would prevent deaths
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Thirty-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square Wednesday evening. It marked the first cyclist death of 2024.Since 2020, 27 people have been killed while cycling in the city of Philadelphia. Some advocates say Spruce Street has one of the most popular bike lanes in the city, but it's too dangerous for cyclists. Spruce is a one-way, one-lane street running east to west. The parking lane is to the right of the lane of traffic. To the left of the road is a small buffer lane,...
Doylestown Gets $4.4 Million Grant to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township’s water authority is getting a $4.4 million grant to remove “forever chemicals” from two of its wells. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority gave the Doylestown Township Municipal Authority a $4,415,435 grant to construct a 45x25 foot facility to remove chemicals like PFAS from two of its wells. The decontamination facility will be located near and connected to Central Well 5. A six-inch pipe will connect Well 7 to the decontamination facility.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The facility will use carbon filters and iron and manganese treatment units to remove harmful...
Falling glass from Center City high rise prompts lawsuit against window manufacturer
PMC Property Group, the owner of the Riverwalk Apartment Complex at 23rd and Arch Streets, is suing the window manufacturer of the building after glass rained down on the sidewalk from a shattered window earlier in the week.
Universal Charter Schools program aims to grow their own teachers amid staffing shortage
As school districts across the country continue to face teacher shortages, Universal Charter schools in Philadelphia has gotten creative with the launch of their Aspiring Teachers initiative.The goal is to fill classrooms with homegrown talent.Talent like Marissa Rivers, who was once a substitute teacher but is now permanently head of the class.This Fall, Rivers will be returning to Alcorn Universal Charter school as a full time teacher.She is the charter schools' first para professional to complete their Aspiring Teachers program, which is aimed at taking those in a secondary classroom roles who are already in the school system and footing the bill to get them certified.The program is in partnership with LaSalle University and is made possible through funding from Philadelphia works and other donors.Action News reporter Christie Ileto has the full story in the player above.
Classic car sought in pedestrian hit-and-run, Bethlehem police say
Bethlehem police said Thursday they are looking for a classic car involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision. It’s believed to be a 1966-69 Ford Falcon, driven by an older man, according to the post. Police say the car was involved in the collision about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday in the...
As loved ones react to CHOP doctor’s tragic death, cyclist community push for safety
Family, friends, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia community are mourning a young doctor, who was fatally struck while riding her bike in Center City, while the cycling community push for more safety for riders.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.