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I-95 northbound in Philadelphia reopens after car crash leaves 2 injured, closes roadway
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A car crash on I-95 caused authorities to temporarily close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia, the city's emergency notification system.At least two people were injured in the crash that happened shortly after 6 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police told CBS News Philadelphia.The area where the closure was in effect on I-95 northbound reopened shortly after 9 p.m. It's unclear what condition the victims are in and what events led up to the crash. Officials advise drivers to pack their patience and expect residual delays.
60-year-old diner in New Jersey being reduced to rubble
A generations-old diner in the Garden State is fading into the history books today. The Penn Queen Diner on Route 130 in Pennsauken, just a few minutes from the Betsy Ross Bridge, is being demolished. A short video published to the Pennsauken Talks Facebook group Tuesday showed construction equipment chipping...
Philadelphia event encourages young people to register to vote
An event called Game On! in Philadelphia encouraged young people to come out, play games, enjoy live entertainment, and register to vote for November's general election.It was hosted by Show Up Strong '24 at Dilworth Park on Saturday."If you look around, you can come and play games. We played all the games here and I think it's fun to be registered to vote," said attendee Autumn Smith from Abington, Pa."It's really a platform to raise a voice of a generation gathering people of that sort you know voting can be fun," said Leonzo Vargas, an organizer of Show Up Strong.RELATED...
LSU’s Beach Volleyball Duo Win In Olympic Debut
LSU beach volleyball alumni duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss won their debut Olympic beach volleyball match against the Canadian team of Sophie Bukovec and 3 time Olympic veteran Heather Bansley in the first day of competition. Under a stunning sunset at the foot of the iconic Eiffel Tower, the second seeded Kloth and Nuss made a statement, in a two set win. Kloth and Nuss came out of the gate swinging and led the entire set after taking a 1 - 0 lead on the first serve off a Kloth dink to the opposing sand. They strategically only served...
Dawes at The Fillmore on April 11
Los Angeles-based Folk-rock group Dawes recently announced their upcoming tour (which kicks off tomorrow!). Performing across North America, the band will go to over 20 cities, including in Philadelphia at The Fillmore on April 11th of next year. Formed in 2009, the band became known for their authentic folk sound,...
Teams of cancer survivors compete at the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- On Saturday, 54 teams competed at the eighth annual Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta. Four teams, including the River Sisters, competed in a division specifically for cancer survivors.Joan Grossberg, a member of the River Sisters, said their community has been invaluable to the members."When the word cancer is introduced into your vocabulary, your life changes – you fall off of a cliff," Grossberg said. "This is a group of people that have all fallen off the same cliff. We all understand what we have gone through. And that helps."Grossberg said their competitions take a lot of hard...
Teenager, woman injured after shooting breaks out in Germantown; suspect sought
Two people are injured after a shooting broke out in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Friday night.It happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. in Fernhill Park along the 4600 block of Morris Street.Police say at the scene, officers located an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman who had been shot.Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital. The teen was listed in critical condition and the woman was listed in stable condition, police say.No arrests have been made in this case so far.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the police immediately.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Guardians' No. 10 prospect joins team in Philadelphia, will make major league debut Sunday
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians No. 10 prospect Joey Cantillo is in Philadelphia and will make his major league debut Sunday in Cleveland’s series finale against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Cantillo, 24, a left-handed starting pitcher, is the final piece of the 2020 trade that sent Mike...
Hundreds of cyclists protested in Center City for protected bike lanes
Hundreds of bike riders took to the streets of Center City Friday evening to demand safer, concrete-protected bike lanes after multiple traffic-related deaths that occurred over a week ago. The cyclists gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art around 6 p.m. and rode to City Hall, affecting traffic in the...
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94
The story originally appeared on 6abc. Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason has died. Mason, whose real name was Beatrice Turner, started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station WHAT. Then in 1970, she began her talk program “Mornings with Mary.”. Mason...
Court Rules PnB Rock’s Alleged Shooter Still Lacks ‘Competency’ to Stand Trial
The murder trial of Philadelphia artist PnB Rock began in Los Angeles this week, and it has already encountered significant challenges. The trial revolves around the fatal shooting of PnB Rock at a Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles on September 12, 2022. As previously reported, the alleged shooter, a 17-year-old male ... Read more The post Court Rules PnB Rock’s Alleged Shooter Still Lacks ‘Competency’ to Stand Trial appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
As annoying as it can be to step onto, bubble gum is one of Philadelphia’s greatest exports, as it was invented by a local candy accountant. One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY.
Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour...
Investigation underway after 2 women stabbed in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating after two women were stabbed early Saturday morning. According to police, officers responded to the 5900 block of N. 20th St. for a report of a person with a weapon. Police said a 26-year-old woman had suffered stab wounds to the right forearm and back of...
'Diaper Crew' Suspects Nabbed in Philadelphia Retail Theft Sting
Philadelphia authorities have captured three individuals believed to be part of a theft ring dubbed the 'Diaper Crew,' implicated in an array of retail thefts throughout the city. According to FOX 29, this group has been targeting Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Rite Aid stores, using oversized bags to illegally haul out various items, among them diapers, batteries, and coffee. Police Inspector Ray Evers detailed that the apprehended are charged with a series of thefts that added up across numerous local retail establishments.
The Philadelphia 76ers May Build Their New Stadium In Camden, NJ
What would you say if Jersey became home to another professional sports team?. Now, what if I told you that a Philadelphia team was thinking about moving to the Garden State?. NJ Is Trying To Convince The 76ers To Build A Stadium In New Jersey. Over the past few years...
Today: Yahrtzeit of the Stretenir Rebbe ZT”L; Buried in NJ
Today, 22 of Tamuz, is the Yahrtzeit of the Stretenir Rebbe ZT”L, who is buried in Deans, NJ. Thousands of people from Lakewood and elsewhere go annually to his Kever to Daven, specifically people looking for Shidduchim.
Petirah of Hayaldah Miriam Aidel Smith A”H
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of Hayaldah Miriam Aidel Smith A”H, an infant from Scranton who was Niftar in Lakewood just before Shabbos. The child is the daughter of Yitzy and Sara Smith. Shiva will take place Sunday and Monday at 830 Somerset Avenue, Lakewood. Shachris...
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