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This Week's Vendor Lineup at Sunday's Rancocas Woods Farmers Market
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2024 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, October 6. The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday through October 13 from 10AM to 2PM and is located outdoors at 118 Creek Road, behind Creek Mercantile off of Conestoga Road. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEREvery week, residents and visitors will be able to shop farm-fresh produce, local baked goods and more. A donation-based outdoor yoga class will also take place each week starting at 10AM, so bring your mat and water! The...
Celebrating Sisterhood: 10 Ways to Seek Sisterhood
Here are a few ways you can seek sisterhood for those who are longing with a closer connection with God’s greatest creation — Woman. The post Celebrating Sisterhood: 10 Ways to Seek Sisterhood appeared first on Classix Philly 107.9.
Simone Biles excites young Philly gymnasts as she heads to Wells Fargo Center for Gold Over America Tour
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia will welcome gymnastics legend Simone Biles on Friday as she headlines the “Gold Over America Tour” at the Wells Fargo Center, showcasing her renowned acrobatic talents alongside other stars.
All elections are important, but none more so than this one | PennLive letters
I am an 81-year-old grandmother of elementary school-age children. I was born during WWll in Philadelphia, where my father helped build battleships at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. I’ve followed every presidential election since 1960. All elections are important, but none more so than this one. While policies still matter,...
Investigation: Imposter rideshare drivers are an increasing problem, PPA warns
Officials say imposter rideshare drivers are an increasing problem.They're drivers who don't work on licensed platforms like Uber and Lyft or for metered taxis.Authorities warn the issue is only expected to get worse with the Phillies in the playoffs.The Investigative Team found these drivers are approaching people at high volume locations, including not only sporting events but at concerts and the airport.When our team went to the Philadelphia International Airport to see the issue firsthand, within a few minutes of sitting at the rideshare taxi pickup, we were approached and asked if we "needed a ride.""I got Square. You can...
Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Fewer Philadelphians are dying from drug overdoses, according to new city data released Wednesday, which shows a decline in fatalities for the first time in five years. Data...
Asking Eric: I’m tired of hosting rude, messy relatives for the holidays
Dear Eric: My brother and sister-in-law visit infrequently, usually only once or twice a year, including a major holiday. After each visit I tell my husband that we will not host them again. In the past, their arrival/departure times have been inconvenient. They converse loudly after others have retired for...
Overnight food truck market in Philadelphia's Fishtown section postponed
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The City of Philadelphia and Fishtown District announced the grand opening of the overnight food truck market has been put on hold for now. They posted on social media saying they regretfully announced the postponement of the grand opening.The food truck market was promoted as a pilot initiative with a rotation of food trucks, outdoor seating, arts, culture and entertainment that would open at 9 p.m. until the late-night hours Thursday to Sunday until Nov. 3.Following the postponement, the city and the Fishtown District said they will keep the public updated on future events and opportunities and...
Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recently joined with the city’s Department of Streets and federal representatives to celebrate the completion of the city’s first major project to be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the reconstructed Montgomery Avenue Bridge. BIL money funded 80 percent of the $17 million bridge replacement project with Pennsylvania funding […] The post Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
FBI aids woman in defying the odds for second lung transplant
The FBI helped a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, woman defy the odds of obtaining a second lung transplantJen Dunlea, 22, is back home in Narberth after rehab in New York, where she had a second lung transplant that many doctors said wouldn't work."The recovery's been tough, but also I've exceeded expectations," Dunlea said.CBS Philadelphia first talked to the cystic fibrosis patient in June when time was running out."I'm a special case. Because I'm a redo it's riskier, takes longer, there's more surgical complications," Dunlea said.NYU Langone was the only hospital that would accept her case."When you look at Jen on paper,...
Philly nonprofit thrilled over financial boost to prevent gun violence
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Five years ago, veteran Philadelphia journalist Solomon Jones experienced the harsh reality of gun violence firsthand. Known for his work across the city — even once writing for WHYY — Jones couldn’t escape the epidemic that has touched too many others in the city.
Sunshine and warmth Thursday afternoon, clouds Friday
We've made it! After a solid week of gloomy and damp conditions, the sunshine will make an appearance Thursday afternoon and be around through the weekend. The late part of the week will be gorgeous, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. One or two spots may even hit 80 degrees Friday or Saturday. A very weak front could spark a stray shower later on Friday, but the weekend looks gorgeous. The warm and sunny weather will persist through the weekend with highs in the upper 70s, perfect for Phillies fans, before another front brings shower chances early on...
RoxtoberFest adds new attractions: ‘Spocktoberfest,’ Scarecrow Walk
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The 12th Annual RoxtoberFest is taking over Ridge Avenue in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia on Saturday, October 5. The fall festival is welcoming families to enjoy the day with a traditional German beer fest mixed with a line-up of musical entertainment, hundreds of vendors and food trucks, cemetery tours, costume contests, games […]
Haddon Heights tops Allentown as Coach Eppright sets milestone - Boys soccer recap
Haddon Heights held off Allentown 3-1 in Haddon Heights as Coach Jeff Eppright became the No. 4 winningest coach in South Jersey soccer. Eppright has 437 career wins overall for fourth in South Jersey, behind No. 3 Less Heggan (Williamstown and St. Augustine), No. 2. Joe Falana (Haddonfield) and No. 1 Brian Gibney (Shawnee).
Longshoremen's strike hits Philadelphia and Camden ports. Here's what we know.
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) A strike by port workers is hitting a key force in the Delaware Valley’s economy. Ports on both sides of the Delaware River support thousands of jobs and move vast amounts of cargo through the South Jersey-Philadelphia area. But the International Longshoremen’s Association — representing about 45,000 port workers on the East and Gulf coasts —– went on strike when a contract expired at midnight Sept. 30.
Opinion: I feel safe for the first time leaving PA for college. That’s wrong.
For the first time in my life, I’m living somewhere other than Philadelphia. I’m now a freshman at Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut. It’s exciting yet scary to be living somewhere new and unknown. But preparing for college and moving away has also been an eye opening experience. It’s made me realize that some of the things I consider normal are not normal to other kids my age. Like the constant anxiety that a shooting could happen at any moment at or around school.
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