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Gymnast Simone Biles is coming to Philadelphia
Olympic gymnasts from around the world, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are going to 30 arenas around the nation and one of their stops is here in Philadelphia. “The Gold Over America Tour” is coming to the Wells Fargo Center on October 4th at 7:30 p.m. The team of gymnasts that will be there include: […]
$10M down the drain: Feds say NJ firm never replaced lead pipes
NEWARK – The chief executive officer of a construction company and a foreman for the company have been accused of pocketing money from a $10.2 million public works contract by faking the work on replacing lead water service lines in Newark. On Wednesday, 57-year-old Michael Sawyer, of Burlington, and...
Suspect sought for stealing $800 from woman in wheelchair in Center City
Philadelphia police are looking for the suspect who stole $800 from a woman in a wheelchair in Center City.Police released images of the suspect on Wednesday.The theft happened around 1 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the 1000 block of Market Street.Investigators say both the victim and the suspect were inside a CVS store at the same time.Police say the suspect took a bag from the victim, removed $800, then gave the bag back to the victim.The suspect then fled on foot.Anyone with information is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Woman Critical After Shot To Face: Philadelphia Police
The woman was found with a gunshot wound to the right side of her face when police responded for a person with a gun in the 3400 block of North 21st Street at 10:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Philadelphia Police Department said. She was taken by the Philadelphia...
In a failing retail landscape, another CVS is closing in NJ
The CVS Pharmacy in Clementon, New Jersey, has announced they are closing, with a final date set for Oct. 23rd. CVS first opened across the street from its current location as one of the original tenants in the Clementon Lake Village Shopping Center, which opened around 1990. CVS Clementon customers...
Philadelphia officer, 3 others hospitalized after police cruiser collides with SUV
Four people were hospitalized overnight, including a Philadelphia Police officer, after the officer's marked vehicle collided with an SUV at the intersection of 5th and Callowhill streets.According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, the 9th District officer was driving alone to assist with a vehicle investigation near 6th and Market streets when his cruiser and the SUV crashed around 12:30 a.m.The 34-year-old officer was taken to Jefferson Hospital to be treated for injuries to his head and face, though Small said he was able to walk and talk after the crash.Of the four people inside the SUV, three people — two...
$8,000 In Damages Done By Chicken Shop Vandals In Philadelphia: Police
A customer who vandalized a chicken restaurant on Broad Street did more than $8,000 in damages, according to an update from the Philadelphia Police Department.The incident happened when a woman became irate with employees at Crown Chicken & Grill, 2201 North Broad Street, at 2:50 a.m. on Tuesda…
A half-century-old Wawa beloved in NJ is closing for good
It’s always making news when new Wawa locations open. One took over The Chatterbox restaurant in Frankford, Sussex County and it was all the talk. New Wawas opened last month in Penns Grove, Logan Township, and West Windsor just to name a few. Their northern migration has been noted....
Family-operated pizza restaurant in the heart of Southern NJ abruptly closes
A family with nearly a century of experience in the restaurant business has decided to close a popular pizza spot in the heart of South Jersey. Before we dive into the details, consider this: the National Restaurant Association says only about 20% of restaurants are successful — about 60% fail in their first year, and 80% fail within five years of opening.
First Bank House of the Week: Crisp Colonial with Plenty of Decorative Potential in Lansdowne
A beautiful colonial home on a 6,098-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdowne. This attractive, fully updated residence perfectly blends character with modern amenities and features an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. Highlights include a large living room with cozy...
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.
Delicious new authentic restaurant in South Jersey
Just a couple of months ago, a new place opened up around the corner from where I live. All of a sudden, I noticed a lot of cars in front of this place that used to be an empty building for a while. I slowed down to look at the...
Willow Grove Park Mall Introduces Evening Curfew: Teens Now Require Adult Supervision After Certain Hours
This month, teenagers are no longer allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. As of October 1, the Willow Grove Park Mall does not allow teenagers to shop after certain hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY.
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 […]
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