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Willow Grove Park Mall in PA Announces New Teen Chaperone Policy
The Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County, PA is implementing new rules to create a safer and more enjoyable environment for all shoppers. Starting today (Tuesday, October 1), teens under the age of 18 will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them if they want to visit the mall in the late afternoons and evenings.
List ranks Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary 2nd most haunted location in the world
If you are looking for a scare ahead of Halloween, you don't have to go far.One of the most haunted destinations on the planet is right here in Philadelphia.Planet Cruise analyzed TripAdvisor data and ranked Philadelphia as the 2nd most haunted location in the world.RELATED: Halloween 2024: Here's your guide to haunted houses in the Philadelphia areaThey say the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary has the greatest number of "haunted" mentions on the site with 583.The ranking also combines the number of "spooky" and "scary" mentions to get a total score.Thrill-seekers can visit five haunted houses across the historic former prison's abandoned cellblocks and prison yards."Halloween Nights" runs on select nights through November 9.Planet Cruise says the only place in the world spookier than Eastern State is Mary King's Close in Edinburgh, Scotland, a historic close, or alleyway, shrouded in myths and mysteries.
NJ sues hospital for snitching on pregnant patients
TRENTON – State officials have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a South Jersey hospital network for secretly drug testing women as they arrived to give birth to newborns. Virtua Health — and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden — were the focus of the suit...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
Delaware River advocate sues feds to protect endangered fish
A Delaware River advocate announced this week it sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to improve habitats for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and other aquatic life. The Bucks County-based Delaware Riverkeeper Network announced the suit Thursday, alleging the EPA has failed to finalize standards for dissolved oxygen...
A rabid skunk was found in the backyard of a home in this N.J. county
Camden County officials confirmed Thursday that another animal has tested positive for rabies. The county was notified by the state Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday that a skunk found in a backyard had tested positive for the disease this week, officials said. The skunk was found in...
Parker kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month with 2 executive orders, commission expansion
Mayor Cherelle Parker kicked off LGBTQ+ History Month Friday by making history of the old Office of LGBT Affairs. She signed two executive orders and expanded the Commission on LGBT Affairs from six members to 25.
This weekend in Philly: October 5 and 6 🎃 🍂👻
This weekend (October 5 and 6) is set to be jampacked with events like Roxtoberfest, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s 7th Annual Night of Lights, a celebration of the Spooky Season with Halloween pop-up bars, Haunted houses, and Halloween events throughout the area, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or just […]
Lansdowne Resident Has Dedicated Decades of Service to Community in Her 96 Years
Mary Lou Jennings, a ninety-six-year-old lifelong Lansdowne resident, has dedicated decades of service to the community as a Girl Scout leader, CCD teacher, and a chair of the Shade Tree Commission, among many other roles. Mary Lou Jennings, a ninety-six-year-old lifelong Lansdowne resident, has dedicated decades of service to the...
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