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A-list musicians hit the stage in PA, NJ: Usher, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This weekend the Philadelphia area will have you singing! A-list musicians from hip-hop to country will grace stages in Philadelphia and New Jersey. This weekend is also a camper's delight with the 52nd annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival in New Jersey. Comedic stars will hit the stage in PA and NJ with fan favorites, Gabriel Iglesias and Rudy Francisco. Plus, the Phils go head-to-head against the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.Read about all those events and more as we break down what's going on around the area from Friday to Sunday.Usher at Wells Fargo CenterR&B icon Usher...
Nippon Steel plans $1B to upgrade Pennsylvania plant
(The Center Square) — Japanese-owned Nippon Steel said Thursday it will invest $1 billion to extend the life of a processing plant near Pittsburgh. Mon Valley Works in West Mifflin rolls 2.9 million net tons of steel slabs for use in appliances, automotive products, metal building and home construction, according to U.S. Steel. In an Aug. 29 news release, Nippon said it will upgrade the facility’s hot strip mill, which...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Tenfold helps pilot study of landlord incentives
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is encouraging agencies that help homeless households find rentals to consider including financial incentives for landlords as part of a broader engagement effort. Doing so can dramatically reduce the time it takes for families to secure housing, it says. The evidence? A pilot program conducted...
Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Oklahoma Fans Inside Stadium Start New Heartfelt Tradition
The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners opened the 2024 college football season with a 51-3 blowout win over the Temple Owls on Friday night. This marked the eighth straight opening-game win for the Sooners, dating back to 2017. Prior to the season starting, the Sooners revealed that they would add to ...
South Jersey community grapples with deaths of Gaudreau brothers
The hockey community in South Jersey is struggling to come to terms with the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau as a memorial of hockey sticks and flowers grows at the rink where they got their start.
NJ police department has your back when on vacation
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (Gloucester) — Ring cameras are widely seen in neighborhoods, but there’s nothing like having an in-person presence. No, I’m not saying you should never leave the house. But when you do, and if you live in Gloucester County, the Washington Township Police Department has your...
Phillies could use lefty reliever on waivers as a José Alvarado replacement
The Philadelphia Phillies recently placed struggling reliever José Alvarado on the restricted list, and he will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time. In doing so, it has created a huge hole in the Phillies’ bullpen, leaving Matt Strahm and Tanner Banks as their main lefties.
Game-Changer Alert: Metro Esports and YMCA Team Up to Revolutionize Youth Empowerment Through Gaming Magic!
WEST CHESTER, PA — A groundbreaking partnership between Metro Esports and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is set to revolutionize youth engagement through gaming and healthy living. This strategic alliance will launch on September 6 with a free NBA 2K25 release party, welcoming all community members to join in the festivities.
Trashbag Philly Couple Accidentally Drives Their Range Rover Into The Schuylkill River While Doing It In The Backseat
Source - A horny Philly duo took "rocking the boat" to a whole new level when their steamy car session ended with a premature climax -- right into the river!. The unidentified pair were getting hot and heavy in the backseat of a 2020 Range Rover ... when one of them accidentally bumped into the gear shift -- sending them rolling into the Schuylkill River at 4:15 AM Wednesday.
Passage Bio CEO to Present at H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Passage Bio, Inc. has announced that its President and CEO, Will Chou, M.D., will present at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. ET. The conference will take place at the Lotte...
Released Eagles Vet Posts Goodbye to Philly After Being Cut
The 2024 NFL regular season is set to start next week after months of transactions, speculation, and constant chatter. There weren't many other teams in the NFL who were more aggressive in the offseason than the Philadelphia Eagles. General manager Howie Roseman made it his mission to add difference-makers to both sides of the ball.
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