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Developer proposes construction of 600 apartments, 160 townhouses, 150-unit senior facility, potential hotel and police substation in Dresher
The Upper Dublin Planning Commission recently received a proposal on behalf of Dresher-based BET Investments to build a residential, retail and commercial development on the Prudential tract at 2101 Welsh Road in Dresher, The Reporter said. The proposal calls for 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of medical...
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
"It's been pure chaos," one city worker tells Philly Mag. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philadelphia Magazine reporters, please direct it here. You can also use that form to send us reader mail. We love reader mail!
Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest
As America’s prison population both ages and increases, the “second look” movement has gained interest as a way to reduce overcrowding and potentially save money. The post Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
‘Deeply personal decision’: Calls for Harris to pick Pa. Gov. Shapiro as running mate swell, as he stays silent
President Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race amid mounting pressure from Democrats and worrisome polling. Biden wants to pass the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work. Lawmakers from Philly and Delaware praised Biden’s decision, saying the move put “our nation before himself”...
Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia...
Lyme disease cases on the rise in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Montgomery County Health officials said there were thousands of cases of Lyme disease last year and that new ways of diagnosing the illness are leading to more accurate numbers and earlier help for those infected.In Jeanette Suros' peaceful backyard stood some bad memories."There's multiple PTSD moments that I have to work through," she said. "And, I would have liked to not have to go through that every time."Still, she tried to enjoy her herb garden while remembering nearly dying from Lyme disease spread by a tick bite in 2016 and again in 2019."I wasn't able...
The Borough of West Chester is Finally Getting Its Grocery Store
After years of touting the benefits of locally owned and patiently growing their membership, followed by months of searching for the perfect location, the West Chester Cooperative has some big news. It has signed a lease. The Borough of West Chester is getting its grocery store. The store will be...
Philadelphia's Guide to Affordable Housing
Philadelphia, PA—The City of Philadelphia has produced an action guide for affordable housing and community development in. an effort to inform residents about the impacts of proposed federal funding cuts to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Navigating Affordable Housing in Philadelphia: A Comprehensive Guide. Like...
Jenkintown receives proposal to allow six apartments in newly constructed second floor of former Wells Fargo building
The forthcoming Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center, which will open its doors this fall at 400 Old York Road in Jenkintown, has made some changes to the former Wells Fargo bank building. According to borough manager George Locke, the school has constructed a second floor in the space’s...
Yes, The Philadelphia-South Jersey Bridge Tolls Will Increase By 20%
We warned you last week that this was likely to happen, and now it’s official. It’s going to cost more to travel from South Jersey into the City of Philadelphia. Tolls on four bridges — which connect Philadelphia and South Jersey — will increase for the first time in 13 years.
Pennsylvania Conference for Women returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center
About the Pennsylvania Conference for WomenThe Pennsylvania Conference for Women is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that holds an annual Conference to advance women and allies' professional and personal development. More information | FAQTickets also give attendees access to the all-day virtual National Conference for Women, taking place on March 5, 2025 during Women's History Month. This event will bring together tens of thousands of women from the Commonwealth and our sister conferences in Texas, Massachusetts, and California.Speakers include:Robin Arzón: VP of Fitness Programming & Head Instructor at Peloton, 2x NYT Best-Selling Author, GMA Correspondent & Founder, Swagger SocietyDiana Nyad: World Champion Athlete and AuthorSheryl Lee Ralph: Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Producer & Best-Selling AuthorMartha Stewart: Keynote Speaker | Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, best-selling Author and Emmy Award-wining HostThis year's Conference will once again be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on November 7, 2024.Tickets will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. Eastern on May 8th.Registration opens Wednesday, May 8, at 12:00 p.m.
A new Pennsylvania law protects homeowners against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
Philadelphia-area doctor agrees to resolve civil allegations of improper prescribing of controlled substances
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Dr. David L. Mattingly, a doctor of osteopathic medicine in the Philadelphia area, has agreed to resolve allegations that he improperly prescribed opioid controlled substances to individuals. Dr. Mattingly will pay $72,000 to the United States and agree to strict limitations preventing him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including drugs like oxycodone.
Collier’s Weekly: Five Better Pennsylvania License Plate Ideas
Initially, I didn’t care about the Liberty Bell license plate. Announced earlier this month, the redesign of Pennsylvania’s license plates features the iconic Philadelphia artifact, faded behind the numbers themselves. While the design centers one of the state’s metropolitan areas over the other … look, it’s a globally known symbol, and Philly is three times the size of Pittsburgh. Not everything needs to be a football game.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions
An exclusive interview with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. She joins us to talk about her first six months in office, her biggest accomplishments and what remains at the top of her to-do list. We’ll talk about gun violence in the city, her “cleaner, greener, safer” initiative, and the pushback on her return-to-work mandate for city workers. Plus, we hear how she plans to make Philly streets safer for pedestrians and bikes, and her thoughts on the likely presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Don’t miss your opportunity to pose your questions on air; call us at 215-351-0525 or email studio2@whyy.org.
Piece of Washington's war tent at Museum of American Revolution in Philly after found at Goodwill
As a collector of artifacts, Richard "Dana" Moore makes a habit of scrolling through Goodwill's online thrift store, and one day in 2022, the history buff came across an item that piqued his interest.A post in the historical documents section featured the image of a framed item purporting to contain a fragment of George Washington's tent. It came with a written note saying the tent had been displayed at an exposition commemorating the 300th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown in the Virginia Colony."I was like, 'This can't be.' So I was a little bit astonished," Moore told CNN.Moore was...
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