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Southwest Philly nonprofit offers trade camp to prep young people for career in automotive industry
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Young people in Southwest Philadelphia are putting the brakes on their summer plans to spend time in an eight-week-long trade camp to learn about the automotive industry.The program, which is run by the nonprofit On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 the skills to fix and maintain a car.From working on engines to how to change a tire, the lessons are helping them prepare for their future careers."It's so important that we empower our youth," Saul Landers, of On Chite For The People, said.Landers said the nonprofit started the...
Popular Philadelphia arena will have to find new name soon
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love isn’t feeling the love from Wells Fargo, who announced plans to drop its long-running naming rights deal with the arena home to the Sixers and Flyers. The contract will end in August 2025, according to the Associated Press. The breakup with...
Downtown Glenside Foundation to host annual Christmas in July Festival on July 27
The Downtown Glenside Foundation is hosting their annual Christmas in July Festival on Saturday, July 27 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. “Get an early jump on holiday shopping while also enjoying local music and food trucks,” the Foundation said in a post. The event was featured this week by NBC...
Would You Try South Jersey’s 1 LB Cheesesteak?
It's arguably one of the best meals you'll ever have in state of New Jersey. To be honest, I'm not sure I know of anybody who dislikes them. I'm talking about one of the most delicious sandwiches in all of the Garden State. No, I'm not referring to a hoagie...
Nick Nurse discusses the Sixers’ ‘super critical’ offseason additions
Following another disappointing playoff exit and an offseason featuring an almost pristine cap sheet, the Philadelphia 76ers were poised for an overhaul, and we’ve certainly seen that with more than a half dozen new faces arriving. At the joint Tyrese Maxey-Paul George press conferences earlier this week, head coach Nick Nurse discussed the team’s offseason moves:
Section of Ardsley to receive mosquito spraying on July 29, nearby residents encouraged to remain indoors
Montgomery County health officials announced that mosquito spraying in the areas of Hillside Cemetery and Memorial Gardens and Ardsley Burial Park in Abington Township will take place on Monday, July 29 from 7:45pm to 9:45pm (weather permitting; alternate date will be Thursday, August 1). The spraying will be done where...
Driver who fatally struck cyclist Barbara Friedes allegedly was drunk, speeding
The driver who fatally struck cyclist Barbara Friedes last week in Center City allegedly had a blood-alcohol concentration that was twice the legal limit in Pennsylvania and was driving as fast 57 mph when he hit her from behind, sending her body at least 150 feet from where the collision occurred, prosecutors said Thursday.
Michkov grateful for ‘warm welcome’ from Flyers, eyes playoffs
VOORHEES, N.J. -- Matvei Michkov understands the massive expectations that come with him joining the Philadelphia Flyers. However, the 19-year-old forward only has one focus. "The main idea always is to win," Michkov said via a translator at the Flyers practice facility Wednesday. "I'm here to help the team to win. Just to play my style and I'm here to win."
Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Shooting at FBI Agents
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rafael Vega-Rodriguez, a 42-year-old resident of Reading, PA, received a 540-month prison sentence for attempting to murder three FBI agents. The sentence, handed down by United States District Court Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., also includes five years of supervised release, a $4,500 fine, and an $800 special assessment.
Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Prosecutors are seeking a high bail for Michael Vahey, the man accused of striking a Philadelphia cyclist with his car last week, killing her. Investigators say Dr. Barbara...
Eagles veteran is trying to do something his coach says is very tough to do
Eagles cornerback James Bradberry’s future with the team is still undecided, but the veteran player has been getting used to his new role as a safety. According to the person running the defense, the transition could be tough, but he believes Bradberry may have the tools to succeed. BUY...
Baseball Receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
PHILADELPHIA – The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) revealed its Team Academic Excellence Award presented by SportsAttack winners for the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday, as the University of Pennsylvania baseball team was recognized for its tremendous performance in the classroom. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. Nearly 350 high school programs and more than 470 collegiate programs were recognized with this year's award. Coaches...
Rep. Dean to boycott Netanyahu’s address to Congress citing ‘callous behavior’
Representative Madeiline Dean, whose office is in Glenside, appeared on CNN today to discuss her decision to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress on Wednesday,. Netanyahu’s address will intend to “to shore up American support for his war in Gaza and redirect the attention of a...
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