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Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
‘Down and Dirty’ Collaboration Enhances Penn State Abington Students’ Art Practice
Since 2022, Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks. Since 2022, two Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks, a working history museum in Doylestown. The classes blend art and history by immersing students in the process and philosophy forged by noted designer and tilemaker Henry Mercer.
Free Library of Philadelphia Could Open All Locations 6 Days a Week Starting This Fall
The Free Library of Philadelphia system is finalizing a deal to provide six-days-a-week service at all 55 of its Philadelphia area locations. The Free Library has aimed to open all 55 of its Philadelphia area branches six days a week for years, and that soon come to fruition, writes Jacob Brown for WHYY.
Amtrak raises prices on monthly rider passes in Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has raised its prices on its multi-ride monthly pass tickets, though the increase is not uniform across all rider destinations. According to a report by “The Inquirer,” trips from Philadelphia to Trenton will increase by 49 percent while rides from Philadelphia to Wilmington are up by 70 percent. Commuters heading from Philadelphia to New […]
Thanks to Dedicated Volunteers, Historic Carousel at Pottstown Back in Action
A Pottstown historic carousel is once again up and running after a decades-long hiatus thanks to the dedication of a group of committed volunteers, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. “It’s a work of art, really,” said State Rep. Joe Ciresi. “If you just come in, if you don’t want to ride it, just look at it. It’s unbelievable how beautiful it is. And to know the people volunteered to restore it.”
Delaware 2024 MLB draft picks include Friends slugger, Concord, Cape and Appo pitchers
At least four former Delaware high school baseball players heard their names called in the 2024 MLB Draft, including one who has a chance to stay close to home. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Concord High graduate Luke Gabrysh with the 462nd overall pick in the 15th round of the draft, a 20-round affair that started Sunday and ended Tuesday. Gabrysh, a first team All-State shortstop and second team All-State pitcher as a Raider in 2021, played the past three years at Saint Joseph's. The 6-foot-3 right hander took the mound in 40 games for the Hawks and compiled a career ERA of 8.13 across 68 2/3 innings.
We’re Surrounded! New Jersey Bracing for Massive Bed Bug Invasion
Bed bugs. The thought of them makes most people's skin crawl. It turns out that the bloodsuckers surround New Jersey. Bed bugs are tiny insects that have been around for centuries. These pests can be highly damaging, infesting homes, hotels, and other places where people live and sleep. They are...
Mathison talks to FOX 55 about being drafted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Former Indiana Hoosiers and Homestead Spartans baseball star Carter Mathison is headed to the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The Phillies drafted Mathison 162nd overall during the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. As a freshman, Mathison broke Indiana’s freshman home run record with 19 homers...
Aqua PA reps talk PFAS, rates at Chalfont meeting
Two representatives of Aqua PA addressed public concerns over proposed rate hikes and PFAS contamination during a July 8 meeting with Chalfont Borough Council. PFAS is a group of synthetic chemicals used in everything from food packaging to firefighting foam. Exposure to PFAS chemicals is linked to several birth defects, as well as kidney and thyroid issues.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
Breakfast establishment Schmear It has purchased dessert business Lil Pop Shop’s storefront at 44th and Spruce streets and has announced that the store will sell bagels and Lil Pop Shop's popsicles starting this fall. While Lil Pop Shop's popsicles are currently being sold at the West Philadelphia storefront, Schmear...
More seasonable temps in Philadelphia Thursday, humidity starts to drop
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Showers and storms packed a punch late Wednesday evening, with frequent lightning, gusty winds and flash flooding for some areas. Now that the cold front has passed through, expect gradual clearing Thursday, with a return to sunshine and most importantly, seasonable temperatures.Thursday afternoon should bring us partly cloudy and sunny skies after a few spotty showers in the morning. Highs today will be around 86 in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.By tonight, low humidity arrives and we'll wake up Friday morning to a comfortable and refreshing air mass. It will still be...
South Philadelphia singer unearths and records Frank Sinatra's "lost" arrangements
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (CBS) — A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live with the Count Basie Orchestra in the 1960s.While perusing the Library of Congress, Brandon Tomasello discovered original scores arranged by the late Billy Byers that Sinatra never recorded. Now, with permission from Byers' estate, Tomasello is recording an album that will be titled "Brandon Tomasello: The Lost Sinatra - Basie Arrangements with The City Rhythm Orchestra." The recording sessions are taking place at SoundPlex Studios in Pennsauken, New Jersey, and will mark the first...
Glass windows shattering at Center City apartments prompts lawsuit; resident speaks out
PHILADELPHIA - Residents of a high-rise in Center City are having a major problem after they say the windows keep falling out!. "It's right on the Schuylkill River trail. It’s a 10-minute walk to the hustle and bustle of Center City," said Sam Myers. He absolutely loved the unit he moved into mid-February of this year at Riverwalk Apartments in Center City.
The Communications Solutions Group of Jenkintown promotes two full-time employees
The Communications Solutions Group, a public relations and marketing firm on Old York Road in Jenkintown, announced the promotion of two full-time employees: Jessica Lis (above right) and Cassie Morrison (above left). Lis, the firm’s public relations and social media specialist of two years, has been promoted to digital marketing...
Plans for 99-unit apartment complex in Cheltenham and demolition of the ‘Reggie Jackson House’ move forward
Cheltenham Township has received a preliminary land development application for the proposed Ashlyn mixed-use apartment complex at 1900 Ashbourne Road. A sketch proposal for the property by Lynnewood Gardens was submitted to the Township in August 2023. The development plan calls for 99 residential units, commercial space, and paved parking.
How to get paid for picking up illegally dumped tires with Philadelphia's Tire Round-up Program
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — How would you like to get paid for helping clean up your neighborhood?Philadelphia is offering community groups money to get rid of tires that were illegally dumped across the city with the Tire Round-up Program.Here's how it works: Block captains and community groups need to register with the city to participate in the program and then you'll get paid 50 cents for every tire you bring to a drop-off site starting July 27.Registration is limited to the first 150 community groups each year, and each group can collect a maximum of 1,000 tires.Here is how to register for the program:Identify a Tire Round-up coordinator within your group.Call the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee at (215) 685-3981 to request an agreement form.Complete the agreement form. Fill out and email the form to tireroundup@phila.gov to register. You must include proof of your group's federal tax ID number and designation as a 501(c)(3) as part of registration.Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee will notify you if you can participate.
Sisters of St. Francis who formerly served Elkins Park honored as Diamond Jubilarians by Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Sisters Damian Marie Jackson (above left) and Virginia Spiegel (above right), a former retreat director at the Dominican Retreat House in Elkins Park and a former Director of Finance for the Dominican Sisters in Elkins Park, respectively, were honored as Diamond Jubilarians by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for their 70th years of religious life, Catholic Philly reported.
Man thrown 30 feet after he was fatally struck by vehicle in Kensington: officials
KENSINGTON - Tragedy on a Kensington street as a man was struck by a vehicle and killed and a driver is in custody. The scene unfolded Wednesday evening, around 7 p.m., at East Allegheny and Frankford avenues, officials said. The 38-year-old victim was found unresponsive as medics arrived. He died...
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