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NJ Kids Mercilessly Cyberbullied In 2 South Jersey Towns
It's one of the worst epidemics facing the adolescent social landscape in today's society. I'm talking about cyberbullying. The dreadful stories I've heard over the past few years from some of my friends who have kids in both middle school and the first two years of high school are just a few examples I could use to paint the picture of how bad it's really gotten.
New Philly program offers aspiring carpenters on-the-job training
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. On a recent weekday, Marcus Posso stood against the railing of a West Philly porch,...
Montgomery County organization marks 10 years supporting NICU families
Supporting families with babies in neonatal intensive care (NICU) is the aim of a community organization that started in Montgomery County. It's providing help in local hospitals in the Philadelphia region and in many other states. And now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the organization is launching a NICU family advocate program.Martha Sharkey had identical twins born prematurely at Abington Hospital. Mary died, and her sister Claire spent months in the hospital.Claire survived, and her grateful parents, wanting to give back, created an organization that helps other families navigate the NICU."We started with care packages, vital needs support. We...
United States Postal Service makes surprise announcement about stamp prices
The U.S. Postal Service announced a remarkable change to the price of postage stamps on Friday Sept. 20, 2024. According to the press release, the price of a stamp will not increase in January 2025 as part of their operational strategies, which includes cost efficiency. This change that was accepted by the Governors of...
What to know about Philadelphia's congressional races
Philadelphia's two competitive congressional races are pitting incumbent Democrats against Republican challengers. Why it matters: Winning streaks will be put to the test as Republicans seek to flip the seats and maintain control of the U.S. House. The big picture: The Nov. 5 presidential and U.S. Senate elections are expected...
Polish American Philadelphians discuss issues as campaigns court voters
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, and there is no neighborhood with more Polish heritage than Port Richmond. "It's definitely the Polish section of the city," said Katarzyna Kucharska. Kucharska and her husband Marek Kucharski have owned Polka Deli Inc. since 1996. They immigrated from Poland to achieve the American dream. "We definitely came with that idea from Poland," Kucharska said. "Work hard and you can make it; you can have the freedom you didn't have in communist Poland."Today, they are part of the roughly 800,000 Polish Americans who call Pennsylvania home — and a voting bloc both...
World War II veteran honored during surprise ceremony in Cherry Hill
A local hero from South Jersey was given a well-deserved, overdue recognition on Tuesday night.Surrounded by his family, 97-year-old William Gerald Schumacher, who served in World War II, was honored in Cherry Hill."He deserves it. In our hearts, he deserves it," Schumacher's daughter, Trish DeSalvo, said. "We could not be more proud of him."Born and raised in Delair, New Jersey, Schumacher enlisted in the Navy at 17 years old. He served in World War II from August 1944 to June 1946."He served throughout the Pacific. He also served with the Marines after the war, and was a member of the...
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