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Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor
Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes hosted a memorial bike ride on Saturday in her honor.Friedes was cycling in Center City when an alleged drunk driver struck and killed her at 18th and Spruce streets on July 17.Her family placed what they called an 'angel bike,' painted white with flowers, near where she lost her life.A plaque at the memorial says Friedes was a "kind and compassionate soul."Friedes, 30, who was originally from Colorado, treated pediatric cancer patients as an oncology resident at CHOP.The man accused of hitting Friedes, 68-year-old Michael Vahey, had a blood alcohol concentration that was double the legal limit, investigators say.READ MORE: 'Going to make a change': Family of CHOP oncology resident killed in crash push for bike safety
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing completion of its first phase to connect Montco with neighboring counties. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a...
Woman recovering after being shot in the Tacony section of Philadelphia
A woman is recovering after she was shot in Philadelphia's Tacony section.The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday on Torresdale Avenue near Benner Street.The woman suffered gunshot wounds to an arm and her legs.She was hospitalized in serious but stable condition.The suspect fled the scene.There was no immediate word on a motive for the shooting.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
University of Pennsylvania suspends professor over comments on race
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions along with a public reprimand on a tenured professor over her comments about race in recent years.The university said Professor Amy Wax — who has questioned the academic performance of Black students, invited a white nationalist to speak to her class and suggested the country would be better off with less Asian immigration — will also lose her named chair and summer pay in perpetuity and must note in public appearances that she speaks for herself, not as a university or law...
Delaware County Farms Embracing Fall and Halloween
Linvilla's Pumpkinland is one spot where you can satisfy your fall needs. We’re right around the corner from October so it’s time to go pumpkin hunting and hayride-hopping, with a side trip to terror town. There are two farms in Delaware County ready to meet those needs, writes...
Elizabeth Warren stumps in Montco as county launches mail-in ballot voting
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Early voting has begun in parts of Pennsylvania, and Democrats aren’t wasting any time starting their door-to-door canvassing to get voters out to the polls. Montgomery County became...
Master Street in North Philly now bears name of actress and city native Erika Alexander
Master Street between Broad and Carlisle in North Philadelphia is being renamed in honor of actress Erika Alexander. The city native took classes at the Freedom Theatre and attended Philadelphia High School for Girls.
Mill Creek Recreation Center officially renamed in Tiffany Fletcher's honor
Family and friends of Tiffany Fletcher showed up at the former Mill Creek Recreation Center Saturday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony where a mural was unveiled and the center was officially renamed in her honor.
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