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This is it â 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist says goodbye this weekend
Viewers of 6ABC in Philadelphia will have one last chance to watch a longtime meteorologist on TV this weekend before he leaves for a new job in a much warmer and sunnier climate. And they have palm trees, too. Lots of them. Of course, we're talking about Chris Sowers, who...
Popular chicken food chain announces plan to open first locations in NJ
Are you looking for a new go-to dinner or lunch spot? Are you sick of the usual offers?. A food chain not seen in New Jersey has announced plans to expand here: The Red Chickz. Water will have to be on standby!. The food is described as âthe crunchiest, most...
Forget Salem! These Are the 5 Spookiest Places To Book and Visit For Halloween
With the change of the weather, from hot to cold, come the foggier days that give us permission to exclaim. âItâs spooky season!â And, for those who celebrate faithfully, itâs all four of the âberâ months that receive this treatment. To really tap into the spirit of Halloween, many spooky season lovers make plans around⊠Continue reading Forget Salem! These Are the 5 Spookiest Places To Book and Visit For HalloweenÂ
South Jersey Roadside Market Among NYTimesâ Top 50 Restaurants
Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen, a roadside market in suburban South Jersey, has been chosen as one of the New York Times' 2024 "Americaâs best restaurants," the only New Jersey eatery to make the list. South Jersey Roadside Restaurant Named One of America's Best. After canvassing the country over...
Thanks to Stompings, Birds, Wasps, and Exhausted Food Sources, Philadelphia Sees Fewer Spotted Lanternflies
Many people are noticing the number of spotted lanternflies is going down, in part due to aggressive squishing efforts by residents as well as other factors. After years of spotted lanternflies being out in full force, their numbers have started to thin out â for multiple reasons, writes Emily Anthes for The New York Times.
Meet Converse! This adorable bundle of energy is looking for his forever home
This week, 6abc's Shelter Me spotlighted the Pennsylvania SPCA located right in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.The PSPCA is a nonprofit founded in 1867 whose mission is to protect animals, prevent cruelty and improve the health and quality of life throughout Pennsylvania. It has locations in Philadelphia, Danville, Lancaster and the Main Line.PSPCA's Sarah Brown introduced us to Converse. This sweet little guy was actually found as a stray outside of their shelter with extremely matted hair.But after some much-needed grooming and a good "spa day," he's transformed into an absolute bundle of joy, ready to steal your heart!Besides being completely adorable, Sarah says Converse is extremely affectionate and has never met a stranger he hasn't immediately loved. He also does well with other dogs and children and would do well with any kind of family.They estimate he's about 1 to 2 years old. He's very playful and loves to romp around and chase toys, but is always ready to curl up in a lap after.If you would like to welcome Converse or any of his other furry friends at PSPCA into your home, visit: https://www.pspca.org/.
Documentary aims to humanize crisis in Kensington
A filmmaker is making it his mission to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. He took his cameras to the middle of the open-air drug market."I don't know what can top the desperate situations in Kensington, it's harrowing," director Charlie Minn from Double Wave Productions said.Minn and his crew spent four days in the neighborhood and filmed his documentary called "Kensington" around the clock. He said it's a dire and desperate situation there."I didn't think it was as bad as I was until I got there and saw it for myself," he said.Minn tried to humanize...
Sept. 26: Free clothes for parents, caregivers at Open Wardrobe
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) â Dresses, shoes, jewelry, ties, are among the hundreds of items that local nonprofit The Wardrobe is giving away during their monthly Open Wardrobe event on Thursday. The theme for September plays on the back-to-school season for parents and caregivers to select attire and accessories that they might need for work and other social [âŠ]
Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold
(WHTM) â A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 million on Monday. The Lottery says the ticket matched the five white balls for the Monday, September 23 drawing, 15-21-25-37-45, but not the red Powerball 19, to win $1 million, less applicable withholding. The Sak Traders Inc. locations at 3670 Richmond St. in [âŠ]
Artwork of retired Camden County officer to be featured in new exhibit
Bryan Cottrell likes to block out all the noise and lose himself in his artwork. Sitting at his kitchen counter with his sketch pencils, Cottrell says drawing brings him a sense of calm."I think that art is a very good almost cathartic way of dealing with stress," said Cottrell, who spent 25 years in law enforcement.Cottrell retired in June as deputy chief of detectives at the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office."We had good days, and we had bad days," he said, as he sketched a picture of a police badge.Drawing has always been an outlet and a way to help Cottrell...
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