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First responders, Eagles fans travel to Florida before Hurricane Helene makes landfall
Disaster response teams across the Delaware Valley will be on the ground in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions before Hurricane Helene makes landfall."This is our season right, so we're ready for this," said Ivan Lopez, the PA Task Force 1 program manager.Helene is now forecast to reach Category 3 strength by the time it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says, with storm surge potentially climbing to 20 feet along some parts of the coast.Some of Helene's remnants will give Philadelphia the chance of showers through the weekend.In preparation, 45 personnel with PA Task Force 1...
Philadelphia's district attorney scores legal win against GOP impeachment bid
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — 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 that legislative session came to a close at the end of 2022, Todd wrote.
Pennsylvania ranks number one for pizza in America. No, seriously
(WTAJ) — Pickles on pizza might sound crazy, almost as crazy as thinking Pennsylvania is the number one state for pizza — but a 2024 study shows that PA hand tosses the competition. A report from Clever, a site to help make smarter real estate decisions and match people with realtors, looked at various pizza […]
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 […]
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...
Centenarians join '100 Club' at Lion's Gate in Voorhees, New Jersey
A small ceremony and luncheon was held today to recognize 13 individuals who are part of the "100 Club" at Lion's Gate Continuing Care Retirement Community.The club recognizes residents who have reached a milestone of turning 100 years old, with one resident, Don Fletcher, clocking in at 105."The first century is good, but the second century is better," he said.Lion's Gate has more than 300 units where seniors can find a new home, acquire the care they need, and also participate in various activities such as reading, art, and learning new languages.To learn more about Lion's Gate, visit their website.RELATED: 93-year-old man's garden helps feed community in Camden, New JerseyAntolino "Mr. Tony" Santiago turned a vacant lot across the street from his home into a garden to provide fresh produce to neighbors.
Philadelphia weekender: Puerto Rican Parade and Beer Fest
The first full weekend of fall is upon us. Here are some of the events to add to your calendar:. 🎭 Last call for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Several shows are running and events are happening through Sunday. 🍂Fishtown's Fall Festival is Saturday from noon-8pm. Head over to Frankford...
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
Burlington County expands access to senior services with new monthly program at Moorestown Mall
Burlington County seniors now have a new convenient location to learn about county programs and services available to them and their families. Beginning Oct. 7, staff from the Burlington County Office on Aging will be present at the County Corner Store in the Moorestown Mall on the first Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be available to answer questions and provide information about various senior programs, services, and benefits.
Stores are cracking down on retail theft in Pennsylvania | Opinion
Over the summer, the Philadelphia Police Department reported the arrest of a retail theft ring dubbed the “Diaper Crew,” named for their alleged method of clearing diapers from store shelves to resell on the black market. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Subway Line That Would End in Neshaminy Included in PennDOT’s New Proposals for Roosevelt Boulevard
1970's artists rendition of the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Line. PennDOT has submitted three new proposals for the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor, including a Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Line that would run up to Neshaminy in Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has submitted three new proposals that aim to make the...
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