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Historic ship could soon leave Philadelphia to become the world’s largest artificial reef
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A historic ocean liner that once ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, after a Florida county inked a tentative deal to turn the ship into the world’s largest artificial reef.
More clouds in Philadelphia region Wednesday, but clearing up soon
We're halfway through the week and the weather conditions will finally start to improve after a week of gray skies. While Wednesday will feature more clouds than sun, it'll brighten up in the afternoon, and then our skies will turn sunny by Thursday. The late part of the week will be gorgeous, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. One or two spots may even hit 80 degrees before the week is up! It's now looking like the warm and sunny weather will persist through the weekend with highs in the upper 70s, before another front brings shower chances on...
Asking Eric: I’m starting my life over -- but don’t know where to start
Dear Eric: Even though I started off school smart and curious, starting middle school, I did horribly. I couldn’t manage my time wisely. I couldn’t organize my thoughts, and it was paralyzing. They suggested I be tested for ADHD. I was able to mask any symptoms with a...
Man accused in shooting that injured Philadelphia officer serving narcotics warrant in January pleads no contest
The man accused of injuring a Philadelphia police officer who was serving a narcotics warrant pleaded no contest to charges including aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and other assault-related and drug offenses.
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...
Owners, Trainers Accuse Parx Racing of Not Properly Maintaining Its Turf Following Death of Several Horses
While the Parx Casino in Bensalem is one of the wealthiest casinos in the world, some horse owners and trainers are claiming its horse racing track turf is dangerously unmaintained after two prominent horse deaths. While the Parx Casino in Bensalem is one of the wealthiest casinos in the world,...
Phillies fans stock up on merchandise in Broomall, Delaware County
Phillies fans are ramping up for Red October. Many of them are stocking up on new merchandise ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this weekend.Delco Original Trading Company, a Broomall clothing store specializing in sports merchandise, is seeing an uptick in business."We absolutely love it," clerk Patrick Callahan said. "The economy's been tough everywhere, so any little boost we can get we're going to take."As the Phillies begin their third consecutive postseason run, customers like Rene Saldutti from Havertown are celebrating with new merch."I'm really liking this sweatshirt that I just picked up," Saldutti said. "Of course, I got...
Family, friends recall giving nature of CD coach Paul Hackney
A perfect example of who Paul Hackney was as a person can be summed up in his one season of being the head coach of the Cardinal Dougherty High school varsity football team. In 1994, after coach Dominic Damico resigned to take a job at McDonogh School, Dougherty hired Ryan coach Glen Galeone, who had just won his fourth straight Catholic League championship with the Raiders to take over the program.
Wawa named #1 convenience store nationwide
Here in Philadelphia, we all can agree on one thing, and that’s the fact that Wawa is the best store around! Well according to a study by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®), the nation agrees! As part of the 2024 Convenience Store Study, Wawa came out with an industry-leading score of 82 (out of […]
New Historical Marker in Springfield Honors First Woman to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
A new historical marker honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania. The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker recently unveiled and dedicated in Springfield honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times.
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