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Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Kensington will explore barriers to addiction treatment as its first project
City Council, this week, passed a resolution allowing the new Special Committee on Kensington to call its first hearing. Its first project will be to explore barriers to accessing drug rehab treatment.
Memorial Day 2024 freebies: How to get free food and deals this weekend
Monday’s Memorial Day holiday specifically honors those who died while service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The three-day holiday weekend is also the unofficial beginning of the summer season. Free meals and deals on retail and entertainment and much more abound for veterans and non-veterans alike throughout the holiday...
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Camden County Sunday
On Sunday at 3:20 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 3:30 p.m. for Camden County. The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 3:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
Community members gather at Laurel Hill Cemetery to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It was a moment to reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who died while serving.On Sunday, Laurel Hill Cemetery hosted a Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who died serving the United States.The cemetery was the first site in Philadelphia to celebrate the holiday in 1868, when it was known as "Decoration Day."The tradition continued on Sunday as community members gathered to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Joseph Broderick, who served in the military, said ceremonies like these are important for us all to remember the impact fallen service members have had on...
Delaware County’s Summer Festival at Rose Tree Park Opens June 12
A crowd sits on the grass enjoying a performance at Delaware County's Summer Festival at the Rose Tree Park Amphitheater. Delaware County’s 49th Summer Festival at Rose Tree Park in Media opens June 12 and runs until Aug. 11 on Wednesday through Sunday evenings at 7:30. Delaware County’s Parks...
Teen delegates from 13 original colonies convening in Philadelphia for Young People’s Continental Congress
The nation’s 250th birthday is two years away, but some commemorations are already underway. This July, students and teachers from states that were the 13 original colonies are meeting in Philadelphia for their own Continental Congress.
Kensington Ave summed up in a photo.
Had some business out that way so took a drive through. Kensington Ave was still very much clean and free of people living on it. In fact, they were street sweeping & leaf blowing as I drove through. Although it seems as the city very literally said, “any street but this one”. As you can see, people have just turned a literal corner, and it’s business as usual on any intersecting cross streets. Appears anywhere south/east of the Ave, including the Ave itself is now off limits. Heavy police & bike police presence, cleaning crews. North/west was the same old/same old, Lehigh, Allegheny & above, watch out, appears to be a very deliberate push into those areas.
City Council committee advances bill to protect Philly community gardens from developers
Community gardens are more than a source of fresh produce. Various studies have found they improve health and even reduce crime. However, they are under constant threat of losing the land they’re on. City Council members aim to protect them.
Philly residents are eligible to receive $25 from class-action settlement over Delaware River chemical spill
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia residents and businesses are eligible to receive at least $25 from a $2.7 million class-action settlement over last year’s Delaware River chemical spill that led to bottled water advisories.
The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony aboard the oldest steel American warship still afloat
The Independence Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony aboard the Olympia, the oldest steel American warship still afloat. The hour-long ceremony starts at 10 a.m. on Monday, and the public is invited to attend.
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