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Disease that could lead to mass deer mortalities reported in Southwestern Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A disease that could lead to mass mortalities in local deer populations has been confirmed in Southwestern Pennsylvania.The Pennsylvania Game Commission says it recently confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in Wayne and Whitely townships. There have also been reports of suspected hemorrhagic disease in Perry Township, Greene County, and Beaver County, but the agency said it couldn't collect viable specimens for testing. To help monitor for outbreaks, the Game Commission is asking people who see dead deer with no obvious signs of injury to call 1-833-742-9453.What is hemorrhagic disease?Hemorrhagic disease is caused by two viruses, and...
2 Critical, 1 Hospitalized After Shootings Across Philly: Police
The first shooting occurred in the 900 block of East Schiller Street at 10:06 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, as detailed in the police release. A 24-year-old man was shot multiple times through the body, the Philadelphia Police Department said. He was taken to Temple Hospital where he is currently in critical condition. No weapons were found or arrests made.
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 […]
Man critically hurt after being shot multiple times in Philadelphia's Kensington section
A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Philadelphia's Kensington section.Police responded to the 900 block of East Schiller Street around 10:15 p.m. Thursday.When officers arrived, they found the man, who was shot twice in the back and twice in the arm.He was taken to Temple Hospital in a private vehicle and is in critical condition, police said.Police believe this was a targeted shooting.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
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...
Huge Planned Project in Wynnefield Would Essentially Create New Neighborhood in Philadelphia
A new 169 residential unit, capped by an 83-unit apartment building, is currently planned between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River. A sprawling, new development with 169 residential units in West Philadelphia could create a new neighborhood between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
School Spirit: 6abc Welcomes Upper Darby Marching Royals high school band
We want to bring the school spirit on Fridays, and The Yard at Action News is the perfect place for it.To kick things off, we welcomed 94 students from the Upper Darby Marching Royals."To be honest we do some really, really cool tricks," said cymbals player Katherine Reyes.This high school marching band, led by Director Doug Ballard, has won three back-to-back state championships."They're definitely is some pressure, but I have a lot of faith in us that we've had a growth that we've had for my freshman year," said Delanie Jordan, co-captain of the Color Guard."We've pretty much tripled the...
Top ‘A’ Grade Hospitals in The Philadelphia Area for Critical Emergencies
Every year, a list comes out showing which hospitals in the Philadelphia area are the best, based on how well they take care of their patients. These hospitals are given “A” grades, which means they’re doing a great job. The grades come from patient reviews and important...
NJ cars wanted by police after reckless street rally in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia driver was held on $1.5 million bail on Friday as city police sought New Jersey vehicles and dozens of participants involved in a dangerous car rally last weekend. On Sept. 21, Philadelphia police responded to a tip about an illegal vehicle meetup in a Pep Boys parking lot...
Philadelphia Area Hospitals Earn Concerning ‘D’ Grade for Patient Safety
Each year, a list is released that highlights the top hospitals in the Philadelphia area, determined by how effectively they care for their patients. Hospitals that don't perform as well receive lower grades, such as a "D," which means they aren't rated as well in terms of patient safety. These...
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