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A half-century-old Wawa beloved in NJ is closing for good
It’s always making news when new Wawa locations open. One took over The Chatterbox restaurant in Frankford, Sussex County and it was all the talk. New Wawas opened last month in Penns Grove, Logan Township, and West Windsor just to name a few. Their northern migration has been noted....
RoxtoberFest adds new attractions: ‘Spocktoberfest,’ Scarecrow Walk
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The 12th Annual RoxtoberFest is taking over Ridge Avenue in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia on Saturday, October 5. The fall festival is welcoming families to enjoy the day with a traditional German beer fest mixed with a line-up of musical entertainment, hundreds of vendors and food trucks, cemetery tours, costume contests, games […]
Savannah Bananas coming to Philadelphia. Here's your chance to get tickets
The Savannah Bananas announced the 2025 Banana Ball World Tour City Draft Thursday night, and they are coming back to Philadelphia next summer. The exhibition barnstorming baseball team is promised its biggest announcement in the history of Banana Ball Thursday night when they revealed the 2025 schedule. ...
Jason Kelce Shouts Out Iconic CT Donut Shop On Kelce Bros' Podcast
Former Philadelphia Eagles center and likely future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce can add another title to his growing resume: food critic. The new "Monday Night Countdown" commentator recently visited Connecticut to play a round at TPC River Highlands and was tipped off to one of the state's conf…
Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint, Fleeing Into Patterson: Police
The robbery happened in Litchfield County on Monday, Sept. 30, when the suspect followed a victim home in New Milford after they picked up a FedEx package containing an Apple Watch at their parent's residence, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Oct. 4. The suspect, identified as Philadelphia,...
Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recently joined with the city’s Department of Streets and federal representatives to celebrate the completion of the city’s first major project to be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the reconstructed Montgomery Avenue Bridge. BIL money funded 80 percent of the $17 million bridge replacement project with Pennsylvania funding […] The post Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
CAIR exploring legal action following arrest of Muslim woman in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations held a press conference Wednesday announcing possible legal action against both the Philadelphia and Temple police departments."We're pursuing all legal options," said CAIR Attorney Adam Attia.This follows the arrest of a Muslim woman and Temple alumna, Johara Shama, last Thursday.Shama was part of an unapproved "Students for Justice in Palestine" protest at the Gittis Student Center during a career fair on September 26.Video shows Shama leading protesters out of the student center after the demonstration when police appear to arrive and intervene. Shama was one of four arrested. Only...
SEPTA Finally Installing 100 More Gates to Prevent Fare Evasion in Philly
SEPTA — the Philadelphia area's largest commuter transit service — is FINALLY addressing one of the biggest issues customers face each and every day on its services. SEPTA just announced it will be expanding its program to combat fare evasion in a big way. They will be installing...
Kensington High School Prepares Students to Be Job Ready Through SkillsUSA
Next on You Oughta Know, learn how some Kensington students are preparing for bright futures in the skilled trades. Find out what parents should know about tween skin care. Get a sneak peek at the Art at Kings Oaks. Discover a South Philly bocce league that’s bringing people together. Meet the man behind KP’s Fine Meats. Catch Patrick Stoner’s Flicks with the children of the late Christoper Reeve.
Delaware River advocate sues feds to protect endangered fish
A Delaware River advocate announced this week it sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to improve habitats for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and other aquatic life. The Bucks County-based Delaware Riverkeeper Network announced the suit Thursday, alleging the EPA has failed to finalize standards for dissolved oxygen...
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