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This Planned Philadelphia Target Was Cancelled: What Happened?
Philadelphia will no longer have a new Target on Chestnut Street and 37th street. The Target was supposed to open next to the 14-story International House building in West Philly which was renamed The Mason. The building served mostly as a residential center for international students in nearby schools, University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
Philadelphia Officials Assure Public as Environmental Monitoring Continues Near Bartram's Garden
The City of Philadelphia is actively monitoring an unsettling but seemingly non-toxic situation developing adjacent to Bartram's Garden, where strange discoloration in soil and groundwater prompted environmental concerns; officials, however, have been quick to assure that Philadelphia's drinking water remains untainted. According to the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Randy E. Hayman asserted the safety of the water supply following the discovery.
'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter goes on Philly food tour with Alicia Vitarelli
"Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter is in Philly this week, bringing her popular stand-up show to Helium Comedy Club.This time, she's filming the performances for an upcoming special.For the second year in a row, I've had the honor of curating a local food tour for our girl, who plays South Philly teacher Melissa Schemmenti on the hit ABC sitcom. And we gave her the full Philly treatment!On the delicious agenda? A true, real-deal taste of some of our most iconic flavors.We saw a few famous faces along the way, there were mascots, there was dancing, she felt some major...
Philadelphia Woman To Face Trial for Murder of Wrightstown Township Man After Evidence Heard
A Philadelphia woman has been bound over for trial in the murder of a Wrightstown Township man after a preliminary hearing in Bucks County, officials reported Thursday. Meghan Macklin, aged 46, is accused of the October killing of 72-year-old Richard Scott MacFarland at his residence located at 55 Apple Hill Road. The case progressed after compelling video and photographic evidence alongside law enforcement testimonies were presented in court, hinting at a lethal crescendo in what has been described as a sometimes friendly though volatile relationship between Macklin and the deceased.
New ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant debuts in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new quick-service, ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant recently made its debut in Western York County. The new Poblano Tex-Mex Grill in York is owned and operated by Pablo Ayala, who officially debuted his new quick-service Mexican restaurant back on Wednesday, July 17. Poblano Tex-Mex Grill is located at 2150 White Street suite […]
12 Pennsylvania Books to Read This Summer
HARRISBURG — When Spotlight PA staffers aren’t busy filing public records requests, contacting sources or preparing your favorite newsletters, we’re often reading books or talking about them. This led to the creation of an internal book club, of course. To celebrate summer and all the opportunities the season brings to read on the beach, in the park or in that perfect nook or resting spot at home, the staff has compiled a list of our favorite books. The selections span a range of genres, but all connect to Pennsylvania in some way. The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough: On the cusp of summer in...
Northwood continues fight for historic building
The Northwood Civic Association last week discussed the proposed city district health center at Friends Hospital. The city plans to build health centers at Friends and Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street – just 1.4 miles apart – because of the long wait for appointments at the center at 2230 Cottman Ave.
Toll Brothers and Sundance Bay Unveil Broad + Noble in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Toll Brothers Apartment Living, the rental branch of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), together with Sundance Bay, has officially opened Broad + Noble, an 18-story high-rise in Philadelphia’s Center City. This luxurious development, located in Callowhill, offers 344 units ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. The community, which welcomed its first residents in February 2024, was financed with a $100.2 million loan from Wells Fargo. A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently marked the grand opening, celebrating with project partners and residents.
Chop Doctor Killed In Philly Crash Was 'A Shining Light,' Fund Says
Friedes, a 30-year-old chief pediatric resident at CHOP, died after her bicycle was struck by a Volkswagen on Spruce Street Wednesday evening, July 17, authorities said. "This news is unimaginably devasting to all who know her — most importantly her devoted husband, Cole, and her loving family," colleagues wrote on GoFundMe.
$500 million going towards site development across NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) made a stop in Luzerne County Friday to highlight a major investment toward business expansion across the Keystone State. Friday morning, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers and business leaders at Production Systems Automation Incorporated, a manufacturing company in Duryea, to discuss the newly signed bipartisan budget […]
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s 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 they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
What happens to unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery winnings?
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket recently expired in Dauphin County. Somebody had the winning ticket, but never cashed it in. So, what happens to that unclaimed money, and how often does this happen in Pennsylvania? This week is Lottery Week, but, every week, the Lottery cheers its winners. There have been close […]
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
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