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Master Street in North Philly now bears name of actress and city native Erika Alexander
Master Street between Broad and Carlisle in North Philadelphia is being renamed in honor of actress Erika Alexander. The city native took classes at the Freedom Theatre and attended Philadelphia High School for Girls.
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing completion of its first phase to connect Montco with neighboring counties. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a...
Free Delaware County Flu Vaccinations Offered Ahead of Flu Season
Dr. Gifty Akomea Key, Ali Fequiere and another Delaware County Health Department staffer were on hand at a free flu vaccine clinic Sept. 19 at SEPTA's 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby. The Delaware County Health Department is offering a free drive-thru flu vaccination clinic Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10...
Gill wants penalties for ‘car meetups’
Aizaz Gill, Republican nominee in the 172nd Legislative District, announced that, if elected, he will push for tough legislation to address the issue of the “car meetups” plaguing Philadelphia. “These car meetup groups causing havoc across our city are just another symbol of the failure of Larry Krasner...
Philly Concession Workers Strike as Playoffs, Seasons Ramp Up
Concession workers for the three primary Philadelphia sports venues have gone on strike this week against their employer, Aramark, in hopes that the company will provide wage increases and stronger benefits.Philly Mayor Supports 76ers' $1.3 Billion Downtown Arena Plan Members of Unite Here Local 274, which represents food and beverage workers at the Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park, the 76ers’ and Flyers’ Wells Fargo Center and the Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field, have been picketing since Monday, when the Phillies hosted the Chicago Cubs to kick off their final home series of the regular season. The union said that despite all being managed by...
Schuylkill Expressway eastbound closure in Grays Ferry set for weekend of Sept. 27
The first of several planned closures of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) eastbound in Philadelphia is now set to happen the weekend of Sept. 27.The closure was postponed by a week because of issues with a contractor's materials.The highway will be closed from the University City Exit and the 34th Street Exit.The closure dates and times are:*9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 until 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30.The rest of the planned closures are set for:*9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 4 until 4 a.m. on Mon., Oct. 7*9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 11 until 6 a.m. on Sun., Oct. 13This project will focus on repairs to the bridge deck and riding surfaces in the eastbound lanes of both the I-76 land and river bridges.The bridges are used by a combined 38,000 vehicles daily.Work crews will be replacing the current asphalt with a longer-lasting material that PennDOT says will help prevent issues like surface cracking and potholes.PennDOT says drivers can check on current conditions on major roadways by visiting https://www.511pa.com/Drivers can find a list of a complete list of PennDOT District 6 construction projects here: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/Pages/Philly-Regional-Traffic-Bulletin.aspxPennDOT also recommends following regional alerts which will be posted on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/511PAPhilly
Elizabeth Warren stumps in Montco as county launches mail-in ballot voting
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Early voting has begun in parts of Pennsylvania, and Democrats aren’t wasting any time starting their door-to-door canvassing to get voters out to the polls. Montgomery County became...
Your ultimate guide to fall festivals in the Philadelphia area
Fall has arrived in the Philadelphia region, bringing with it some of the most-anticipated festivals and events of the year. Why it matters: Take advantage of your last chances to spend time outdoors before the winter cold arrives. Plus, there's something for everyone!. Here are some of the top festivals...
This weekend in Philly: September 28 and 29 🍎🎃🇵🇷
This weekend (September 28 and 29) is set to be jampacked with events like the Fishtown Fall Feastivale, the Apple Festival at Linvilla Orchards, the Puerto Rican Day Parade, a celebration of the Spooky Season with Halloween pop-up bars and Fall Festivals, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or just […]
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner scores legal win against Republican impeachment bid
Pennsylvania state lawmakers who tried to impeach Philadelphia's elected progressive prosecutor improperly tried to stretch that process across two different legislative sessions, the state's highest court ruled Thursday.The decision was a victory for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, following his impeachment by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in 2022.Chief Justice Debra Todd, writing for the majority in a 3-1 decision, said the state Constitution does not grant power to the House and Senate in subsequent sessions to act on matters that were begun in a prior session.As a result, the articles of impeachment "became null and void" when...
Halloween 2024: Here's your guide to haunted houses in the Philadelphia area
Searching for a good scare? Well, we've got a list of some haunted houses for you to check out in the Philadelphia area.PHILADELPHIABloodletting & Burials at the Betsy Ross HouseWhere: 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106When: Oct. 5 - Oct. 26, 2024For more information, visit: historicphiladelphia.orgFright FactoryWhere: 2200 S Swanson St., Philadelphia, PA 19148When: Sept. 27 - Nov. 2, 2024For more information, visit: frightfactoryphilly.comHalloween Nights at Eastern State PenitentiaryWhere: 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130When: Sept. 20 - Nov. 9, 2024For more information, visit: easternstate.orgLincoln Mill Haunted HouseWhere: 4100 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127When: Sept. 27 - Nov. 2, 2024For...
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