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The smallest NPS site is in Old City. It honors a Polish military expert who helped America win its independence
The American Revolution wasn't won without a little help. While the contributions of France are well-known thanks to Benjamin Franklin's extensive diplomacy there (and Daveed Diggs' swaggering turn as the Marquis de Lafayette in "Hamilton"), the work of our Polish allies is less remembered. But one freedom fighter from the country made such an impact that he earned a National Park Service site — the only one dedicated to a European officer who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Abuse and Neglect Investigations of Aging Pennsylvanians Are Woefully Slow. The Results Can Be Devastating
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing to take her to the emergency room, even though the 76-year-old Dauphin County woman could barely keep her eyes open. In the haze of dementia brought on by a stroke, Blake couldn’t communicate or advocate for...
La Salle High football standout makes college choice
Word spread quickly in the college football world after rising La Salle High senior Chris Fileppo verbally committed to play at James Madison University. "Chris was a little bit of a late bloomer to the whole recruiting process," said new La Salle High head coach Brett Gordon, who starred for the Explorers at...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Southeast Pa. Friday and Saturday
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 6:34 p.m. on Thursday valid from Friday 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures...
Shakespeare in Clark Park returns with free outdoor performances of 'As You Like It'
In his comedy, "As You Like It," William Shakespeare famously wrote, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." In July, a West Philly park will set the "stage" on which the "players" deliver those very lines. Shakespeare in Clark Park is offering outdoor performances...
New Book | Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker
Coming in August from the APS Press, with distribution by the University of Pennsylvania Press:. Bob Frishman, Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman, 1730–1803 (Philadelphia: The American Philosophical Society Press, 2024), 256 pages, ISBN: 978-1606180099, $60. Edward Duffield (1730–1803) was a colonial Philadelphia clockmaker, whose elegant brass, mahogany, and...
Restaurant space with outdoor dining area up for lease at The Towers at Wyncote
6,600 sf of restaurant space with an outdoor dining area is available at The Towers at Wyncote, 8440 Limekiln Pike. This is a rare opportunity to lease a turnkey restaurant operation. This restaurant is located at The Towers at Wyncote. The restaurant is comprised of 6600 sq feet of interior space with an additional exterior dining and event area restaurant space. The Towers at Wyncote has 1,200+ units with over 3,000+ residents creating an excellent opportunity for a captive audience to grow the business. There is ample free parking, overflow visitor parking, and reserved garage parking. When entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a built-in host stand and sperate coat closet. A wall of windows leads the way to a circular bar area that seats 26 patrons, with surrounding table and addition high top bar space for another 8 guests. The bar is complete with soda guns, beer taps, liquor wells and much more. This area overlooks a partially opened kitchen space that includes a pizza oven and various food prep areas. Beyond the bar area is table and booth seating for an additional 112 guests along with a separate curtained off area that doubles as private event space. There are oversized modern restrooms, all of which are beautifully well appointed and handicap accessible. A wall of windows that double as bi-folding doors, leads to an outdoor patio space that can accommodate an additional 50+ guests for regular daily use or private event space. This outdoor area is surrounded by mature landscaping and completed with a waterfall that adds visual aesthetics to the terrace along with the sounds of the falling water. The oversized kitchen area includes hood vents, walk-in coolers, dishwashers, Beverage dispensers/service stations and all the various equipment in the photos. This kitchen is large enough to serve as a ancillary kitchen for catering or other food and beverage possibilities. This location also is excellent for door dash and grub hub delivery services for expanded sales revenue opportunities. This space is primed and ready for you to grow your culinary business.
Penn & Slavery Project receives new funding, looks to expand outreach
After the Penn & Slavery Project’s annual research presentations this past May, members of the project are looking forward to the 2024-25 academic year and opportunities to expand the project’s reach, which was recently supported anew by funding granted by Provost John Jackson Jr.’s office. First formed...
Jenkintown School District looking to fill multiple open positions
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking applicants for the following positions:. The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a Digital Media Arts Educator who has either a BCIT Certification or a Computer Science Certification. The successful candidate must be able to teach AP Computer Science Principles and a variety of technology elective courses for grades 7-12. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Jenkintown Middle/High School Principal Tom Roller at rollert@jenkintown.org.
Local woodworker, 1800s farmhouse in Elkins Park feat. by the Inquirer
A refurbished farmhouse in Elkins Park was highlighted today by the Philadelphia Inquirer in an article titled “An 1800s farmhouse in Elkins Park is steeped in local history“. According to the article, the farmhouse dates back to 1802 and is “nestled on a skinny road next to the...
Video of incident between New Castle County officers and woman under investigation for ‘use-of-force’
NEW CASTLE, DE - New Castle County police are investigating a controversial viral incident caught on video between a driver and officers. On Saturday, June 29, police say a New Castle County officer was traveling in the area of Walther Road and Pulaski Highway when they say he observed a car committing several traffic violations.
Philadelphia family in Jamaica hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl hits island
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Jain family flew into Jamaica from Philadelphia on June 29 for the parents' 35th anniversary. They planned the celebration months prior, not anticipating their first trip to the tropical paradise would be upended by Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm.At the resort where the family is staying in Montego Bay, guests were instructed to leave their rooms and move to safer areas in the lobby and conference rooms."We were on a flight on Saturday, and at that time it was a tropical storm, and we didn't know it would change to a hurricane," Jain said."The winds have...
New PGW signs on Summerdale Ave.
Philadelphia Gas Works recently debuted new signage at its North Operations Center at 5000 Summerdale Ave. The new exterior signs are about 17 feet tall, 26 feet wide and illuminated with thousands of LEDs. The North Operations Center opened in June 2023 and is home to around 700 PGW employees.
‘Largest addiction rehabilitation center in the Northeast’ to come to University City
Real estate investment group Creating Shared Communities will build a 517,000-square-foot addiction rehabilitation center at 3700 Ludlow St., blocks away from Penn’s campus. When completed, the 40-story building is set to have both inpatient and outpatient services and will be the largest addiction rehabilitation center in the Northeast. General manager of CSC Sal Smeke called the facility the “Mayo Clinic of drug abuse in the Northeast.”
Phillies' clubhouse ‘erupted' over the Cris Sanchez news
Team success is all that matters to this group but the individual awards have already added up for the Phillies with 11 games left before the All-Star break. MLB announced Wednesday morning that both National League monthly honors went to Phillies — Bryce Harper is the Player of the Month, Cristopher Sanchez the Pitcher of the Month.
LeAnn Rimes, military musicians and singers perform at Salute to Service in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Hundreds gathered at Independence Mall in Old City Philadelphia Wednesday for Salute to Service, showcasing the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. Two-time Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes performed as well. "I just think it's wonderful," Laura Taylor, of Southwest Philadelphia, said. "It's very patriotic, and I think we need this in this time of division that's going on right now to bring us all together. And I'm proud to be sitting here to support this.""It's important to be part of the American celebration," Michael Biello, of South Philly, said.In the midst of the patriotic, free concert, an important lesson stood out: "This stands for everything, I mean freedom, and I think we take for granted sometimes what we have, and we need to come out and support ... and stand firm and love each other and care for each other," Taylor said.
Landmark New Jersey Restaurant Closing For The Summer
This steakhouse has been around for decades, 73 years to be exact, so the thought of it closing for good would be absolutely shocking!. Luckily, it's only closing for renovations, but patrons are hoping there won't be any major changes to this very popular restaurant in Camden County. They're concerned...
See Which Montco Towns Are Among Best Places to Live on the East Coast
Montgomery County is home to two towns that are among the best places to live on the East Coast, writes Meagan Drillinger for Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used the 2020 data from Niche. Among the factors used to determine the ranking were the population, median home value, median...
End of an Era as Villari’s Bar in Laurel Springs, NJ Closing After 26 Years
It's the end of an era for a popular bar in Camden County, New Jersey. Villari's By The Pike has just announced its closing for good. So, what's next for the space?. Goodness gracious, Villari's By The Pike. If you know, you know. I can't tell you how many times I closed THAT place when I was in my 20s. Tucked off Stone Road in Laurel Springs (a stone's throw from White Horse Pike), it was kind of like my 'secret' spot.
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