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Israeli flag on Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia replaced after being vandalized
The Israeli flag that hangs on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Center City Philadelphia was vandalized.But it was quickly replaced with a new one.Photos showed the flag spray-painted in red.It's not known what time this happened, but it was discovered on Friday morning.The flag flies in front of the Holocaust memorial.There was no word on who might have vandalized the flag.
West Chester man charged with DUI and Felony Assault
At around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, Delaware State Police responded to the intersection of Montchanin Road and Buck Road, Greenville, for a report of a two-vehicle crash. A black Toyota Tundra, operated by 47 year old John Fester of West Chester, was traveling in the southbound lane of Montchanin Road, with a red Chevrolet Silverado driving on the same road in the opposite direction.
Dramatic changes coming to the Neshaminy Mall. What we know
Say goodbye to the Neshaminy Mall. About half of it, anyway. The old mall’s new owner is set to demolish half the retail dinosaur, maybe more, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal and BisNow.com, a commercial real estate publication. ...
How did city employees’ first full week back in office go? Depends on who you ask
About 4,000 city workers have wrapped up a full week back in the office. Their union tried unsuccessfully to halt the back-to-office order in court, and workers returned on Monday. So, how did it go? It depends on who you ask.
Abington car stop lands Philadelphia man in prison for illegal gun possession
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man is headed to prison for illegally possessing a handgun, which Abington Township police found during a traffic stop of a vehicle in which the man was a passenger. Teon Sincere Gregory, 23, of the 4600 block of Hawthorne Street, was sentenced in Montgomery County...
Philadelphia's Kensington Caucus Convenes to Tackle Opioid Addiction Hurdles
As trenches run deep in the battle against opioid addiction in Kensington, Philadelphia officials seek to bridge the access chasm to critical addiction services. The Kensington Caucus, a dedicated contingent of city leaders, has convened for an in-depth session spanning nearly four hours in what appears to be an earnest push for change. Engaging with medical experts, community figureheads, and the voices of local residents, they aim to meticulously dismantle the barriers that stand between the struggling and the support they desperately need. "This is a problem that has grown and has become what it is over the course of the last 15, 20 years," Councilmember Quetcy Lozada told NBC Philadelphia. "It’s going to take us time."
High school graduate paving the way for a future in nursing
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Now that school is out, many students are looking for summer jobs. On this week's Focusing on the Future, one recent high school graduate says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career. Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell invites us into his workplace, Unity Clinic part of Villanova in South Philadelphia. Sylvain's primary responsibility includes registering patients."It kind of controls who is in the building and who is not in the building also to really advocate for walk-in patients," Sylvain said. Many of the patients only speak Indonesian, which is...
Twenty One Pilots at Wells Fargo Center on September 14th
Alternative duo Twenty One Pilots is taking to the road for their international Clancy World Tour, coming to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on September 14th. The duo, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, began making music in 2009, and has released countless hits over the years including “Heathens” and “Stressed Out.” Earlier this year, they released the single “Overcompensate”, teasing a possible album release. Clancy released in full in May, and was met with incredibly positive critical and commercial reception, charting internationally.
UArts Faces Unfair Labor Practices Complaint from Shuttered School’s Union
A union representing faculty and staff members at the University of the Arts has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the Philadelphia art school, which abruptly shuttered earlier this summer.Rubens Sketch Returns 80 Years After Theft, Ontario Rejects Plan to Build Spa on Modernist Island Complex, and More: Morning Links for June 24, 2024 The complaint, filed with the National Labor Relations Board, alleges that the school declined to “furnish information” following attempts the negotiate severance pay and other matters in the wake of the school’s closure this past June. News of the complaint was first reported by Artnet News...
New Brewerytown thrift store doubles as workforce center
A new store is opening it’s doors along Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown. Community Thrift, a second-hand clothing store and workforce development center is the newest initiative by local nonprofit Philly Unknown. “We employ people who are coming out of treatment or incarceration to give them a chance to have some money in their pocket, […]
Finally a long-lived break in heat
Now that we finally broke the heat wave, temperatures stay close to average through the weekend. Saturday will be cloudy with a chance for some showers later in the evening, but Sunday is much sunnier with highs near 90s. Monday has a few showers but there will be storms Tuesday and Wednesday.
Takata Air Bags Still Under Recall
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that tens of millions of vehicles with Takata air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause these air bags to explode when deployed. Such explosions have caused injuries and deaths. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to...
Hefty Lefty's: Popular Central Market sub shop to open a second location in Red Lion
Hefty Lefty's, a business located in Central Market known for their hoagies and cheesesteaks, announced this week that they will be opening a second location in the soon-to-be Franklin Street Social food hall in Red Lion. The stand went viral this year for their signature method for making hoagies, where...
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