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Still no answers in reported rape by Uber driver at Villanova
It's been a week since Villanova's Department of Public Safety first released word that a female resident student reported being raped by an Uber driver in the Commons residence hall complex. Police said patrols had increased last week, but they have not provided any new information about the alleged attack.The public safety department said last Friday the sexual assault happened during the overnight hours of Sept. 13-14.According to the report, the driver dropped the student off and then entered the residence hall, where the assault occurred. It's unclear how the driver entered the residence hall.Villanova University students say there has been...
Oct. 11 hearing for suspect in Pep Boys car meetup
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced that Deonte Vincent, 25, is charged with multiple offenses for his alleged participation in a dangerous vehicle meetup that occurred Saturday night in the Pep Boys parking lot, 7422 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia police responded to a tip about the vehicle meetup. As PPD...
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...
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...
Shoppes at Concord Coming to Vacant Lot in Glen Mills Area
An aerial view of the 25.5-acre plot where the Shoppes at Concord are set to be built. A new shopping center, the Shoppes at Concord, are planned for a long-vacant 25.5-acre lot at the corner of Route 202 and Ridge Road near Glen Mills and Chadds Ford, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia City Council is weighing legislation that would formally bar landlords from “price-fixing” rental rates,...
Philadelphia’s 2024 Homicide Rate On Pace for Among Lowest in City History
Philadelphia's homicide rate is on pace for a historic low this year, as homicides are down 40 percent in Philadelphia compared to the same time period last year. Philadelphia’s homicide rate is on pace for a historic low this year, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This is based...
Pa. emergency responders head south to provide aid during Hurricane Helene
Florida’s Big Bend region is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Helene. Nearly 50 emergency responders with Pennsylvania Task Force 1 are heading to North Carolina to help with relief and recovery efforts.
Sept. 26: Free clothes for parents, caregivers at Open Wardrobe
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — 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 […]
Bucks County-Based Bakery Makes Some of Best Sticky Buns in the Area
The chain offers unique confections such as cream cheese iced stick buns, pictured above. Fritz’s Bakery, which has been a Bucks County mainstay for nearly half a century, is a local hidden gem that makes some of the best sticky buns in the world, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST.
Delco Horror Haven Invasion Coming to Media Sept. 28 and 29
‘The Monster’ is one of the films screening at this year’s Delco Horror Haven Invasion. Delco Horror Haven Invasion, a two-day festival, is coming to Media Borough Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, that will feature a short film program, writes Stephen Silver for Broad Street Review.
Bucks County high school football scoreboard: Week 6
Follow along with up-to-the-minute score updates and results from all of the high school football games across Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County in Week Six of the 2024 PIAA high school football season in PA. Check back often throughout the night as we update scores. ...
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 […]
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