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Philly Restaurant Bans GOP Candidate After Being Told Campaign Stop Was Autism Event
“You’re not welcome back.”That’s the message the manager of Philadelphia cheesesteak joint Max’s Steaks had for Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick, after his campaign held an event outside the restaurant Friday that the eatery was told would be about autism awareness.Mike Sfida—who agreed to hold the event because his niece and nephew have autism—was alarmed when he saw Donald Trump signs being hung outside the beloved North Philly spot on Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. McCormick arrived, gave a campaign stump address, and then handed out free sandwiches.“We didn’t sign up for that at all. Zero,” he told...
Pennsylvania judge suspended without pay over political social media posts
(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania judge has been suspended without pay for publishing political social media posts even after being warned not to do so. According to court documents, Judge Mark B. Cohen of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County was suspended after repeatedly and continually posting political social media posts despite warnings from […]
Philadelphia families pray for release of loved ones still held hostage by Hamas
One year after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel and murdered 1,200 people while taking another 251 hostage, families in the Philadelphia area are still holding out hope for the release of their loved ones.For Noga Senderowitsch, who lives in Bala Cynwyd, every day since Oct. 7, 2023 has felt like groundhog day."It's been one long day that we've been reliving over and over again," she said.Two family friends, Iair and Eitan Horn, who Senderowitsch says are like brothers to her, are still missing. "They were both kidnapped together. And whether they are together or not right...
Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
One of the buildings still left in the village is the Locktender's House. Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
4 Pa. cities among U.S.’s best for trick-or-treating
Ah, Halloween — a time of spooky stories and shows, and when the world is flooded with all things pumpkin spice. There’s also, of course, the trick-or-treating. And wouldn’t you know, there’s four spots in Pennsylvania that are among the United States’s best for the activity!
91st annual Pulaski Day Parade marches through Philadelphia
A celebration of Polish culture and pride took place Sunday along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.The 91st annual Pulaski Day Parade made its way through the heart of the city."Everybody's having a nice time, and it's nice to see that, we need more of that," said Kenneth Schmidt, of Haddonfield, New Jersey.6abc is proud to bring you cultural parades all month long. Our Alicia Vitarelli and Michael Blichasz, the president of the Polish American Cultural Center, hosted the event."Every imaginable generation has been represented here in this parade," said Blichasz.Spectators say seeing the parade reminded them of their roots."It's nice to hear the language again I learned it in grade school but can't remember much now," said Barbara Murphy, of Morton, Pennsylvania.For many, they say the dances and music stood out to them."It's been an eye opener I've never been to a Pulaski Day parade before and it was fun to see all the little kids," said Mary Jo D'Agostino, of Bristol, Pennsylvania.On top of a great parade, residents say they couldn't have asked for better weather, as the sun was out the entire time.
Antisemitic vandalism at Philadelphia’s Holocaust memorial more than doubled in the year since Hamas’ attacks on Israel
It has been one year since Hamas attacked Israel, sparking a conflict that has taken scores of lives. The ripple effects are felt here, where antisemitic vandalism has more than doubled at Philadelphia’s Holocaust Memorial Plaza in the last year.
Philly history buff scavenger hunt- tix to Hamilton
The award winning Broadway show Hamilton is returning to Philadelphia from October 29 to November 23 at the Academy of Music. To get the city excited and ready for the musical, there will be a Philadelphia-wide scavenger hunt through the Hamilton App. Fans will have the opportunity to explore historic landmarks for the chance to win tickets […]
Bucks County Boasts Top Wealthy Neighborhoods in the Nation
The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns. The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
NJDOT discusses safety improvements for stretch of White Horse Pike
Officials in South Jersey are working to make a busy stretch of the White Horse Pike safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. They focused on what they call one of the most dangerous stretches, from North Newton Lake Drive to Collings Avenue in Collingswood. "We've seen red lights being run, we've seen people speeding, we've heard honking, we've seen aggressive drivers," said Kelly McGinnis, who has lived in the borough for 11 years.McGinnis said trying to cross the White Horse Pike at Collings Avenue with her children is simply unsafe. So last spring, she voiced her concerns to Camden County leaders."You...
Delaware County and Philadelphia Saw Greatest Increase in Income Required to Buy House
3-story Victorian home on North Swarthmore Ave in Ridley Park. The income needed to buy a home in Philadelphia and Delaware counties went up by 6 percent, which is the highest increase across the most populous metro areas in the United States. According to a new Redfin analysis, the income...
In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it's a 76ers arena
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s. Instead of 40,000 cheering fans, the squeals of young children now fill the playground at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School, which opened in 2007.
Ousted Pa. Republican swatted after supporting Harris appears in campaign’s new ads in swing states
PHILADELPHIA — Matthew McCaffery, the ousted Montgomery County Republican official who was swatted after speaking out against former President Donald Trump, is now featured in new ads for Vice President Kamala Harris airing across swing states beginning Thursday evening — including Pennsylvania. McCaffery, 43, a veteran who lives...
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