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Travelers frustrated on 5th day of Delta cancellations at PHL after tech outage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Delta Airlines canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday as it struggles to recover from Friday's CrowdStrike outage. This comes as other airlines are bouncing back and returning to normal operations.The process of getting the flight schedule back on track is "deeply complex," Delta said. More than half of the carrier's systems worldwide are based on Microsoft Windows. IT staff has to manually reboot each system and wait for applications to synchronize.Since Friday, Delta has canceled more than 5,000 flights worldwide and delayed hundreds of other flights. Passengers like Sydney Wilson from Warner Robins, Georgia,...
Doctors remind parents for essential back-to-school vaccinations to stay ahead of the curve
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A vaccine reminder for parents -- doctors said now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations.Doctors said vaccinations are critical for keeping students safe to guard against contagious and preventable diseases. Now, with about a month left before school starts, it's time for kids to get the recommended shots.Summer fun isn't over but soon empty classrooms will be filled and doctors said now is the time to start thinking about protecting students."Making sure that kids have a back-to-school visit with their family physician is important," Dr. Jen Brull, president-elect of the American Academy of...
Cooper DeJean to begin Eagles training camp on NFI list and miss 3 weeks, report says
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Cooper DeJean, the Philadelphia Eagles' second-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, will begin training camp on the non-football injury list and be sidelined for three weeks, ESPN reported on Tuesday. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported DeJean suffered a hamstring injury when he was "caught in an awkward position during offseason training." According to Fowler, the Eagles are confident DeJean will have a "quick recovery" and he will contribute in the 2024 season.The news is a tough blow for DeJean. The Eagles reported to the NovaCare Complex for training camp on Tuesday and will hold their first practice on...
Insider Believes Philadelphia Phillies Can 'Tempt' White Sox to Trade Star Slugger
With the Philadelphia Phillies looking for upgrades at the deadline, one insider believes they can land one of the best hitters on the market if they deal some of their star prospects.
Lakers played role in Paul George leaving LA Clippers for Philadelphia 76ers
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the most decorated franchises in the history of professional sports. With 17 championships, a record 32 NBA Finals appearances, and a laundry list of Hall of Famers, the Lakers are widely regarded as the gold standard for the post-Russell era of the Association. No...
Sinkhole rattles houses in Port Richmond, creating dangerous traffic issues, according to residents
PORT RICHMOND - It might not be the biggest sinkhole, but it’s causing a whole lot of trouble for one Port Richmond neighborhood. FOX 29’s Shaynah Ferreira asked one longtime resident, "So this is a quality of life issue for you guys?" Former block captain, Kathryn Sterling, stated,...
Report: Phillies Considering Trading For Starting Pitching
According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Philadelphia Phillies are considering trading for a starting pitcher. This comes as the team will likely move to a six-man rotation during August. In recent weeks, adding a starter has become an emerging need for the team. Morosi did note that Taijuan Walker is expected to return in August. Walker has been on the injured list since June 23. In addition, it is anticipated that Spencer Turnbull will return near the end of August. Turnbull has been on the injured list since June 27. Having as much starting pitching depth as possible is beneficial for a team planning to make a run in October. Also, remember how the Phillies used Zach Eflin during the 2022 postseason.
A timeline of Matvei Michkov’s arrival to Philadelphia
It wasn’t supposed to happen this soon. Matvei Michkov was not coming for three years. That was the talk leading up to the 2023 NHL Draft. Michkov was arguably one of the best players available and could’ve been the top pick if Connor Bedard was not involved. But...
Delaware State Police Homicide Unit Continues Investigation of Susan Ledyard’s 2019 Homicide
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate the 2019 murder of Susan Ledyard, 50, of Wilmington, Delaware. On July 23, 2019, at 7:39 a.m., Susan Ledyard’s body was recovered from the Brandywine River near Northeast Boulevard in Wilmington. She had visible injuries, and a post-mortem examination by the Division of Forensic Science determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma and drowning. The manner of death was ruled a homicide. At the time of her death, Susan was 5’4″, weighed 130 pounds, had shoulder-length brown hair, and was wearing a purple tank top.
'Going to make a change': Family of CHOP oncology resident killed in crash push for bike safety
The family of Barbara Friedes, the bicyclistwho was struck and killed by a speeding driver last week, says they feel the strength of Philadelphia communities that are supporting them.Friedes, 30, who was originally from Colorado, treated pediatric cancer patients as an oncology resident at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Now, CHOP and a community of bicyclists are stepping up for her family as they grieve.As the family tries to navigate their lives without their middle daughter, they are dedicated to carrying on her work and saving more lives."It was very reassuring and very warm to know that she was making a difference,"...
Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
In a pilot study of Penn undergraduates, 39% of respondents reported using alcohol or other recreational drugs for the express purpose of combating stress. Penn’s primary substance use resource hub is the SUPER (Substance Use, Prevention, Education, and Recovery) program, which provides students with a list of recovery resources, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon. The program also provides wellness workshops focused on harm reduction strategies, which is a scientifically-supported approach to substance use focused on directly engaging with individuals who use drugs to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use. Although Penn has implemented progressive measures, additional steps are necessary to keep pace with evolving harm reduction strategies.
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...
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