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Pennsylvania ‘Proud Boy’ sentenced to prison: ‘Dont make us go against you’
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — More than three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement and courts are still dealing with the aftermath, and a Proud Boys member from Pennsylvania just felt the effects of his actions. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby, was sentenced...
Philadelphia is Getting Ready For A Very Hot Spell With A Heat Advisory Starting Tomorrow
As the nation celebrates Independence Day, the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas prep for a sizzling Friday. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Heat Advisory set to take effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT, Tomorrow with heat index values up to 100 expected, the advisory covers multiple counties including New Castle, Mercer, and Philadelphia among others. Citizens are encouraged to take precautions against the oppressive heat.
LAST-PLACE UNION CHOKE IT AWAY, WILL THEY EVER WIN AGAIN?
Hugo Cuypers’ brace in the final eight-plus minutes lifted the Chicago Fire who erased a two-goal deficit and beat the visiting Union 4-3. Chris Donovan, Daniel Gazdag and Jack McGlynn scored in an 11-minute span bridging the halves that provided a 3-1 cushion for Philadelphia (4-9-8, 20 points). But a second straight late collapse — the Union conceded two markers after the 88th minute in a 4-2 loss at CF Montreal on Saturday — sent Philadelphia to its fifth consecutive defeat.
Temple University student gets ‘job of a lifetime’ as Oscar Meyer Wienermobile “Hotdogger”
A student from Temple University is soon going to be embarking on a journey and starting the job of a lifetime. Riley Flanagan, a senior advertising major at Temple University was recently presented with the opportunity to become an Oscar Mayer Weinermobile “Hotdogger”. Out of 7,500 candidates, Flanagan was chosen as one of the 12 […]
NBA Rumors: 76ers eyeing trade for perfect 3-and-D forward
The offseason continues to rampage, and the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at the crux of the commotion, already having managed to snag arguably one of, if not the best player available in free agency. Thanks to Daryl Morey and the entire front office’s stroke of genius so far, the 76ers...
Addition Eric Gordon sends message to Sixers fans after big moves
The Philadelphia 76ers are in a great spot as they move forward with the offseason. They swung for the fences and hit a home run with the addition of Paul George, they kept Tyrese Maxey in tow, and they added bench pieces in Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon. Gordon was...
Philly’s new parks superintendent talks Fourth of July celebrations and the importance of public spaces
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebration is filled with events, some solemn, some jubilant and all honoring the aim of the country’s founders. This week, WHYY’s “Morning...
Make room for cartoons among America’s founding documents
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Political cartooning and the United States of America came up together. A new exhibition at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania suggests the two are inextricably linked. “Cartoons as...
Revolutionary Shore – July 4, 1774
On this very day, 250 years ago . . . As colonial leaders called for a meeting in Philadelphia, British-born James Tait walked the sandy shores of Northampton County with a dream. The recently arrived engineer/surveyor was certain he could make a fortune in the production of salt. Salt was much more than a tasty flavoring–it was an essential food preservative and necessary for livestock. Tait saw the Shore’s salty waters as an ideal resource and advertised for subscribers to help him construct a salt works there. He envisioned pans along the shoreline where saltwater would be collected and then processed to produce the “daily and necessary indispensable of life.” Virginia leaders wanted Tait to succeed so the colony would not be so dependent on salt imports from Great Britain and the West Indies. James Tait was not the first salt maker on the Shore, nor would he be the last.
John Fry selected as the 15th president of Temple University
Temple University officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of its newest president, John Fry. This is Temple’s third president in three years. The decision comes after a unanimous vote by the board of trustees following a national search overseen by the Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Fry has been president of Drexel University since 2010 and […]
Jokes Are Pouring In After Joel Embiid's Latest Ad
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is among the most entertaining NBA player on the internet, but a recent video endorsement of a cryptocurrency trading platform showed the former league Most Valuable Player having as much energy as someone who just lost a playoff game. As part of the ...
What's open and closed on July 4th across the Philadelphia region
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Fourth of July is here, and if you're looking for some last-minute red, white and blue for your barbecue or just need to stock up for the weekend, you'll want to make sure your store of choice is actually open for the holiday.Some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, though many places will remain open. Here's a quick look at which local businesses are open, closed or changing their hours on July 4 around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.National chains like Walmart, Sam's Club and Target are open...
Grand opening of The Noble, Northern Liberties' newest residential tower
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These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
The World Atlas has named two Bucks County towns the most walkable in Pennsylvania, due to their access to cultural hubs and museums. Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Ostrich, camel (and zebra) races return to Penn National Race Course: Here’s how to see them for free
One of the most popular events of the year at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course returns Friday, with a couple of added twists. The annual ostrich and camel races will unfold Friday with an added attraction -- a zebra race is being thrown into the mix. A special...
Kensington fire leaves one man dead
Philadelphia, PA – An 84-year-old man was killed in a house fire in Kensington. The Philadelphia Police and Fire Department responded to a call for a fire on the 2300 block of East Lehigh Avenue Wednesday afternoon. The man was found unresponsive on the first floor of the building and was pronounced dead at the […]
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