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Eastern Enterprises starts process to subdivide two commercial lots in Gretna
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Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
The Jewish Sport Report: How playing for Team Israel changed Garrett Stubbsâ relationship with the country he still hopes to visit
This article was sent as a newsletter. Sign up for our weekly Jewish sports newsletter here. Hi there! Itâs been quite the week in the Jewish baseball world. On Sunday, Zack Gelof and Garrett Stubbs made history of sorts, when Gelof hit a grand slam off Stubbs in the ninth inning of the Oakland Athleticsâ 18-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. According to the Jewish Baseball Museum, it was the first-ever grand slam hit by a Jewish batter off a Jewish pitcher.
Philadelphia Shooting: 7-Month-Old Infant Recovers After Being Struck by Gunfire
A seven-month-old baby is in stable condition after being shot and left alone, with the horrifying moment captured on CCTV footage. RELATED STORIES: Ronald Reaganâs Attempted Assassin, John Hinckley Jr. Speaks Out After Trump Shooting: âViolence Is Not The Way To Goâ The video shows a couple out on a walk with their baby in ... Read more The post Philadelphia Shooting: 7-Month-Old Infant Recovers After Being Struck by Gunfire appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Things to keep in mind when reviewing the DiGirolamo Warehouse Application
Things to keep in mind when reviewing the DiGirolamo Warehouse Application. It would be surprising to hear you live in Buckingham Township and havenât heard about the land development application for the Warehouse on the DiGirolamo tract. It is an application that has created much interest as to potential effects to the area. It also is an application that has been discussed on social media and at times has brought a lot of exaggerations and misinformation to the community. Remember when it was an âAmazon Warehouseâ? (hint it never was)
âPittiesâ can be adopted for $5 throughout August during Pennsylvania SPCA event
(WHTM) â Thursdayâs hometown heroes are showing nothing but love for âPitties.â. The Pennsylvania SPCA is hosting its first ever Pittie Fest. The SPCA shelter on Prince Street in Lancaster is participating. The event is to help Pitties find homes and squash some misunderstandings. For example, Pit...
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...
Former teammate gets honest about Jason Kelce
Retired offensive lineman and potential future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Kelce has had a fun offseason. He retired from football earlier this year and has a job lined up with ESPN for Monday Night Countdown. Kelce also appeared at WrestleMania XL, which fittingly emanated in Philadelphia. Heâs also appeared at Taylor Swift concerts Read more... The post Jason Kelce âvery much aroundâ the Eagles facility, says former teammate Lane Johnson appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Lehigh County woman died of exposure to extreme heat, coroner says
An Upper Macungie Township woman died in her home after being exposed to severe heat conditions, the Lehigh County Coronerâs Office determined on Thursday. The 93-year-old suffered from accidental hyperthermia, county Coroner Daniel Buglio said. Hyperthermia occurs when the bodyâs heat-regulating mechanisms donât work effectively generating a body temperature...
Is There a Franchise In Your Future?: An Easier Start to Business with Pam Barlette | LV Business Beat
Thinking about starting a business or expanding your current business?. On this episode, Sally Handlon is joined by Pam Barlette, a former franchise owner and Certified Franchise Consultant, to talk about the endless opportunities for entrepreneurs through franchising. Pam gets into the ins and outs of opening a franchise location and the ability to be the boss while also having flexibility in your schedule.
Disability Pride Exhibition at The Baum School of Art | PHOTOS
The Disability Pride Exhibition will be shown at The Baum School of Art. This exhibition is in collaboration with Disability Pride Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. The exhibition will show artworks from over 30 local and regional artists with disabilities. It will be on display in the David E. Rodale and Rodale Family galleries on July 18 â August 8, 2024. The opening reception of the exhibit will be July 18, 2024 from 6:00 â 8:00 pm.
âSuperficial Woundâ: Dr. Fauci Dismisses Concerns Over Trumpâs Health Since Assassination Attempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed concerns regarding former President Donald Trumpâs injuries following the attempted assassination against him. Over the weekend, Trumpâs ear was grazed by a bullet from the would-be assassin at a Pennsylvania rally, in a shooting that left one rallygoer dead and two others seriously injured.
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Senators announce plans to bring back popular license plate design
(WJET/WFXP)â After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealthâs welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday theyâll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time to bring back the Niagara plates with [âŠ]
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