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PennDOT plans 'extensive rehabilitation' of Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning an "extensive" rehabilitation of a major bridge between Lancaster and York counties. The Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge, also known as the Veterans Memorial Bridge, that carries Route 462 across the Susquehanna River will undergo construction starting in 2027. The $234 million project is expected...
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community?
Chester, Pennsylvania — At a recent Harris-Walz campaign rally in Chester, environmental advocate Zulene Mayfield called for action from the crowd of a few hundred residents. "We are the masters of our fate," she said, urging them "to mobilize this community in a way that has never happened."Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations. A 1995 EPA study found levels of lead in blood and cancer risks in the city to be "exceedingly high" and its rate of childhood asthma 20% higher than the national average. Chester is...
Live Soccer Updates: No. 1 Florida State 1, Villanova 0 - First Half
TALLAHASSEE -- No. 1 Florida State soccer hosts Villanova at noon on Sunday from the Seminole Soccer Complex in Tallahassee, Fla. The Seminoles are 1-0-0 all-time against Villanova, with Sunday marking their first-ever meeting in Tallahassee. On the season, both clubs are 3-0-1. Sunday's match will be shown on ACC Network Extra and can be streamed here.
September on stage: Family-reunion comedy, music of Carole King, ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Gatsby’ era
September brings with it a new season, and a new group of plays and musicals opening on the stages of Lancaster County's theaters. A musical about a songwriting legend, a comedy about a family reunion at a funeral, a revue that conjures the "Great Gatsby" era, a show about the search for everlasting life and two musicals based on popular movies offer audiences a wide variety of choices in live theatrical entertainment this month.
Permit parking in Philadelphia increases to $75
Permit parking in the city of Philadelphia have increased from $35 to $75. This started last Sunday after the Philadelphia Parking Authority announced the change last month. Besides the hike in permits, households can now have a maximum of three permits. The PPA said in a statement that it is raising prices to improve the […]
LED billboard and discussion on single-use plastic ban on September 3rd agenda in Whitpain
On the September 3rd agenda for the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors is a public hearing involving a LED advertising billboard facing the turnpike at 1625 Union Hill Road in Blue Bell (Whitpain Township) (pictured above) and a “public discussion” about a single-use plastics ordinance. You can view the full agenda here.
Center City District Announces Seasonal Events for Parks and Office District
Center City District (CCD) welcomes the arrival of autumn with a full lineup of free-to-attend programs starting in September at parks and public spaces across Center City, including Dilworth Park’s 10th anniversary, a hay maze and events for office workers. A full schedule can be found at centercityphila.org. Highlights include:
Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice Favorites Return for Fall
HORSHAM, PA — As autumn’s signature flavors return, Thomas’® is bringing back its beloved Pumpkin Spice English Muffins and Bagels. Available nationwide until November 2, these seasonal treats are now ready to spice up your breakfast routine. Crafted with real pumpkin puree and free from high...
Glenside Fire Company contains fire at Towers at Wyncote, cause under investigation
The Glenside Fire Company announced today that their units and mutual aid companies responded to a fire in building two of the Towers at Wyncote on Friday, August 30 at approximately 5:50pm. The fire took place in a kitchen on the building’s 10th floor and was contained after more than...
Juvenile bicyclist stuck, killed crossing Route 13, police say
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A juvenile was struck by a pickup crossing Bristol Pike Saturday night and later died, according to police. The juvenile was crossing Route 13 (Bristol Pike) at the intersection with Beaver Dam Road around 8:45 p.m. when they were struck by a red 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 headed south.
Cannonball Festival goes further out on the Fringe
If the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival is not enough, the adjacent Cannonball Festival is also bringing some of the most intriguing art and performers together this month. Cannonball will take center stage as the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, offering independent performances from artists of every discipline at every stage of their careers.
People from all over head to Presque Isle for Labor Day weekend
What better way to spend Labor Day weekend than a trip to Erie’s famous state park?. Hundreds flocked to the beaches of Presque Isle Sunday to celebrate the three-day weekend. Some travelers outside of Erie also made the trek to the peninsula to lay in the sand, go for...
Coroner IDs woman found dead in Harrisburg couple’s apartment
A woman killed in Harrisburg Thursday night has been identified as Allie McFadden, 26, of York County, according to the coroner. Police were called to an apartment in the 100 block of Pine Street at 11 p.m. for a report of an assault taking place. A neighbor heard screaming. When...
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