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Two UMES students who died in Sunday morning crash identified by Delaware State Police
Delaware State Police have issued an update to Sunday's fatal crash in Seaford that resulted in the deaths of two UMES students, IDing the students. Here's what we know now. UMES students who died from North Carolina, Pennsylvania ...
‘In a competition of pain, there are no winners’: Gov. Shapiro tours exhibit marking anniversary of Oct. 7 attack
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On the first anniversary of the Hamas-led attack in Israel, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro came to Philadelphia’s Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to see an exhibition that recreates the aftermath of Oct. 7.
Eastern State Penitentiary ranked 2nd most haunted location in the world
October is here and Halloween is weeks away, so if you want to find a spooky place to see, Philadelphia has one of the most haunted locations in the world. According to Planet Cruise, Eastern State Penitentiary is the second most haunted location in the world, right after Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. […]
2 men accused in fatal South Street shooting plead guilty to 3rd-degree murder
Quadir Dukes-Hill and Nahjee Whittington accused in the fatal mass shooting along Philadelphia’s South Street two years ago pleaded guilty Monday afternoon just moments before they were set to go to trial.
Man pleads guilty to some charges in shooting at West Philly Eid al-Fitr celebration
One of the suspects arrested in connection with a shooting during an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia earlier this year has pleaded guilty to some of the charges. He was the only adult charged in the shooting.
Philly will now pick up your old fridge at the curb. But you may have to wait
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. It’s been two weeks since the City of Philadelphia announced it was restarting curbside trash...
Lansdowne Theater Reopening Delayed by Construction Issues
An anticipated October opening of the Lansdowne Theater for concerts has been delayed because of last-minute building issues. The Lansdowne Theater, a 1927 movie palace closed since 1987, was ready to reopen as a concert venue this month, but unforeseen construction issues have delayed that opening, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
CHOP named one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation
The video above aired on May 17, 2024, during PHL17 Morning News The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was named one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025. CHOP was also ranked number 1 as the best hospital for Pediatric Orthopedics, number 3 as the best hospital […]
Chester County Hospital’s Pediatric Unit To Host Trunk-or-Treat Event Oct. 20
Chester County Hospital's Pediatric Unit is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Chester County Hospital’s Pediatric Unit is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Parking is available in the North Hills Building located at 795 E. Marshall Street. The...
Reading Terminal is one of America's largest and oldest public markets
At 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.Specialties include the spinach pie, shawarmas, hummus, baba ghanoush but the homemade falafel is the top seller.They also make smoothies, fresh juices and desserts, including baklava.Their newest addition is scratch-made Dubai chocolate bars, with pistachio and shredded wheat inside.Reading Terminal Market first opened its door in 1893 inside what is now a National Historic Landmark building. The market itself has been named one of the...
Villanova’s $1.25B Capital Campaign Is the Largest in Its History
Villanova University is embarking on its largest capital campaign in its history. Villanova University is embarking on the largest capital campaign in its history as it embraces multiple projects that include acquisition of the Cabrini University campus, construction of a new library, and an expansion of its engineering building, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
Antisemitic vandalism at Philadelphia’s Holocaust memorial more than doubled in the year since Hamas’ attacks on Israel
It has been one year since Hamas attacked Israel, sparking a conflict that has taken scores of lives. The ripple effects are felt here, where antisemitic vandalism has more than doubled at Philadelphia’s Holocaust Memorial Plaza in the last year.
Philly region hospitals experiencing IV fluid shortage following Helene
The American Hospital Association says the Biden administration should declare a national emergency amid the shortage of IV fluids caused by Hurricane Helene.Many hospitals in the Philadelphia region are experiencing a shortage of IV fluid and have implemented conservation measures.IV fluids are used to hydrate patients and deliver medications. But the solution of sterilized water and salt is in short supply because Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter International, a North Carolina facility that's the leading supplier of IV bags.Dr. Jonathan Stallkamp, the chief medical officer at Main Line Health, said the system includes four acute care hospitals using about 1,000 IV...
Made From Scratch, Yori’s Church Street Bakery Offers Delectable Desserts in West Chester
FOX 29 Philadelphia stopped by Yori's in West Chester. Yori’s Church Street Bakery in West Chester is family-owned, operated, and delivers daily freshly made baked goods, reports staff for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The husband-and-wife duo started the bakery 12 years ago. The bakery takes a ton of Thanksgiving pie...
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