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Chester County Hospital’s Robert Giuntoli, MD, Named as Medical Director of Surgical Oncology
Chester County Hospital celebrates Robert Giuntoli, MD, being named the Hospital’s Medical Director of Surgical Oncology. Giuntoli will oversee the clinical quality, growth, and operational efficiency of all cancer-related procedural services that support cancer care at the hospital. He will also collaborate with colleagues across the Abramson Cancer Center and Penn Medicine.
Philadelphia weekender: Simone Biles, Out & About and GOAToberFest
Philly's got plenty of events planned for the first weekend of October. 🍻 The city's traveling beer garden Parks on Tap is setting up shop on the Strawberry Mansion Bridge to close out the season. Thursday and Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, noon-10pm. 📐 DesignPhiladelphia is in full swing. Check out...
FYI Philly goes shopping at Philadelphia's historical markets
Nydia Han and Alicia Vitarelli check out markets around the region, from historical mainstays in the city to gem-filled spots in the suburbs.Reading Terminal is one of America's largest and oldest public marketsAt Reading Terminal Market, you'll find 75 local, family-owned shops selling everything from meat, seafood and produce to jewelry, art, and a smorgasbord of ethnic food options.Kamal's has been serving Mediterranean at the market since 1981.Specialities include the spinach pie, shawarmas, hummus, baba ghanoush but the housemade falafel is the top seller.They also make smoothies, fresh juices and desserts, including baklava.Their newest addition is scratch-made Dubai chocolate bars,...
Pa. city OD deaths, for the first time in 5 years, have dropped | Today in Pa.
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Overnight food truck market in Philadelphia's Fishtown section postponed
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The City of Philadelphia and Fishtown District announced the grand opening of the overnight food truck market has been put on hold for now. They posted on social media saying they regretfully announced the postponement of the grand opening.The food truck market was promoted as a pilot initiative with a rotation of food trucks, outdoor seating, arts, culture and entertainment that would open at 9 p.m. until the late-night hours Thursday to Sunday until Nov. 3.Following the postponement, the city and the Fishtown District said they will keep the public updated on future events and opportunities and...
PennDOT cancels planned Schuylkill Expressway EB closure ahead of Phillies playoff games
The planned closure of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) East in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia this weekend has been canceled, PennDOT said Wednesday.PennDOT said in a news release the cancelation is due to events at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia.The announcement comes the day after start times were announced for the NLDS playoff games the Phillies will be hosting at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday and Sunday.First pitch for both games is set for 4:08 p.m.The now-canceled closure was set to happen from the evening of Oct. 4 until early on Oct. 7.PennDOT is still planning to close...
Philly could see toy shortage if port strike continues, trade group says
Families in the Philadelphia region could see a shortage of some toys, and increased prices, if the longshoremen strike continues, according to the trade group representing toy manufacturers.Greg Ahearn, CEO of The Toy Association, said manufacturers are already working on contingency plans to get around the strike."Moving shipments to West Coast ports from East Coast ports," Ahearn said. "Working to move up production schedules to bring products in earlier to get higher quantities into the U.S. earlier than ever to be able to make sure that shelves are stocked."He said disruptions in supply, coupled with high demand, could lead to...
Phillies vs Mets NLDS matchup gives Ocean, Monmouth residents a choice to make
If you’re a baseball fan living in this area, chances are you’re pretty darn happy. There are eight teams left in the quest for a World Series championship, and all of “our” guys are still left. ...
Women of Idenlea Estate Honored with Historic Landmark
The women of Idenlea estate in Bala Cynwyd were recognized with a Pennsylvania historical marker for their efforts in medicine and activism. Three remarkable Bala Cynwyd women who lived on the Idenlea estate in Bala Cynwyd were recently recognized with a Pennsylvania historical marker, writes Erin Betley for the Hidden City.
Work begins on Logan neighborhood playground project after costs doubled since COVID
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City leaders helped break ground on a pair of community projects Wednesday morning, including one in Philadelphia’s Logan neighborhood that has seen a significant jump in costs because of the COVID pandemic.
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