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Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason has died.Mason, whose real name was Beatrice Turner, started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station WHAT.Then in 1970, she began her talk program "Mornings with Mary."Mason became a Philadelphia radio star at a pivotal time, paving the way for women and minorities to do the same."Reverend Louise Williams Bishop and Mary Mason are the two African American women who really broke the barrier in Philadelphia radio for us to come behind them," Thera Martin, Mason's former program director, told Action News.Martin said it was an honor...
Stone Linked to Famous Bucks County Outlaws Coming to Doylestown Museum
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Local researchers think they’ve found a stone inscribed by one of Bucks County’s most famous outlaws. A piece of stone with the date “1775” and the letter “M” inscribed on it was found in Buckingham Cave, which historians think was used by the notorious Doan Gang. The group of brothers, also known as the Plumstead Cowboys, was part of a network of people who supported Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The group robbed tax collectors, militia members and citizens who supported the revolution. Its members are believed...
Santa announces the Philly Holiday Spectacular
Santa Claus made a stop in Philadelphia for Christmas in July to announce the “Philly Holiday Spectacular.” He also took pictures and sang holiday songs in front of city hall. The holiday show will be at the Kimmel Center on December 14th. Ticket for the show go on sale on Friday at nonamepops.org.
Best social media posts from the early stages of Eagles training camp
Lie detector tests? We spent an entire offseason attending a Senior Bowl and an NFL Combine to prepare to watch the Philadelphia Eagles do work during an NFL Draft. How on Planet Earth did we arrive at an idea for the Birds to take lie-detector tests?. The answer is simple....
Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two decades ago, Ariel Lajara participated in Freedom Schools Literacy Academy, a four-week paid apprenticeship summer program designed to inspire high school and college students of color to pursue a career in teaching and education advocacy.
Philly rapper Mia ‘Petty Levels’ Bennett dies at 23, record label reports
PHILADELPHIA - A popular influencer turned rapper from Philadelphia, Mia Bennett, also known as Petty Levels, has died at the age of 23, reports say. Reports of the rapper’s death swarmed social media Wednesday evening with many fans and loved ones showering Bennett with love. Chosen One Records, her...
Puerto Rican Festival and parade returns to Allentown with performance by salsa acts
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's time to celebrate the Isla Del Encanto. Allentown's Puerto Rican parade and fiesta will return on Sunday, July 28. The annual cultural celebration is held by the Puertorrican Culture Preservation, or PRCP, an organization that works to unite the community by fostering Puerto Rican heritage through entertaining events.
Three central Pa. residents undergoing rabies treatment for fox bites
SELINSGROVE — Two men and a woman in Snyder County have begun treatment for rabies after being bitten by a fox in a residential neighborhood just outside Selinsgrove on Wednesday. A state trooper killed a fox in that neighborhood Thursday and the carcass is being tested for rabies, Game...
3 members of the 'Diaper Crew' arrested for more than 20 retail thefts in Philadelphia
Three members of an alleged retail theft ring, dubbed the 'Diaper Crew' by Philadelphia police, have been arrested.The fourth suspect is expected to surrender on Monday.The crew is tied to thefts from more than 20 stores, and police say they got away with merchandise worth more than $15,000.The name comes from one of the main items they stole.They mainly targeted Family Dollars, Dollar Generals, and Rite Aids all over Philadelphia.However, they were concentrating on two specific neighborhoods: Juniata Park and Fox Chase. The Dollar General on the 1200 block of East Erie Avenue was hit several times.They walk in hiding...
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Philly Lottery Player Wins Top Prize At Gas Station
The lucky winner earned $141,663 on Wednesday, July 24, lotto reps said. The Shell gas station at 2901 West Abbottsford Avenue will receive a $500 bonus for vending the winning ticket. "Cash Boom" is a $5 Fast Play game with prizes starting at $75,000. Fast play games print on-demand at...
WAYNESBORO TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE TO HOST PET TREAT TASTING EVENT
Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Waynesboro. Planned for Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company. “At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving...
Lehigh Valley officially on the way to becoming a Blue Zone
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An initiative to make the Lehigh Valley a healthier place to live, work and play is officially underway. Over the next few years, local officials are committed to making the area a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are places around the world where people are reaching age...
Philadelphia Launches $1,000 Monthly Support Programs for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families
Philadelphia is implementing groundbreaking initiatives designed to provide financial support to pregnant individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity. According to Business Insider, the city’s new programs aim to address critical issues such as high infant mortality rates and childhood poverty through substantial monthly aid. Two key programs, PHLHousing+ and...
Former Dolphins DC Vic Fangio is already throwing Eagles players under the bus
Did he seriously not learn anything from his rough season with the Miami Dolphins? When Vic Fangio was with Miami, the players inside of the locker room didn't like him. Just ask Jevon Holland about Fangio and his eyes will probably light up, but not in a good way. Dolphins...
Phillies Trade Proposal Lands $50 Million CF in 3-Player Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies may own baseball’s best record at 64-38, but their outfield is below average as the team heads into the final two months of the season. So trading for centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox could give Philadelphia a boost before a potential deep postseason, according to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden.
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