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Heavy rain floods parts of South Jersey as Philadelphia residents brace storms, humidity
Residents across the Philadelphia area faced downpours, thunderstorms, and humid weather on Sunday.In South Jersey, relentless rain left parts of the area underwater.To avoid the high waters, one woman was seen using a paddle board to get her and two of her children around flooded streets.In Ocean City, 31st and Simpson streets were inundated.Another man was seen shoveling water out of his car after learning the hard way you cannot drive through high water, even in a truck.The hot and steamy weather kept many city-goers inside, however, some embraced the weekend anyway."I'm loving the heat because I'm a July baby...
Rappers to perform free concert at record clearing, men's health clinic event in West Philly
An event this weekend will help people get their criminal records cleared while enjoying some fun with the family and an outdoor concert.Rappers Cassidy and Styles P will put on an electrifying performance - all for free.The Elevation Project, which focuses on re-entry for men, is hosting the Run it Back Clean Slate Record Clearing Clinic and Men's Health Fair in West Philly.Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity, or PLSE, will be offering free legal advice for people with a criminal record in Pennsylvania."We will have a closed off tent so you will go inside the tent and meet with the...
Getting rid of rats in South Philly: Residents hope for solutions as officials see the problem
A rat infestation in South Philadelphia made headlines a few weeks ago. City leaders didn’t forget and were out in the neighborhood Friday to listen to residents to find a solution. Watts resident, BJ Barretta said, "You can see where the rats are chewing through the trash cans." Barretta...
Montgomery County camp focuses on fun and independence for kids and young adults with disabilities
WORCESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- A special camp for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. Variety — The Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley is all about fun and learning.Planting seeds for the future at Variety Camp, a specialty program for children and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. The focus is on planting, growing and selling bounty from the garden."It's a great way to get them to explore their environments and experience new things," Nick Larcinese, the director of programming, said. "Thirty kids are in our vocational program every day, 50 to 60 in our extended...
Historic Ferris Wheel Returns to Phoenixville to Become 74-Foot Statue of Americana
Barbara Cohen of the Schuylkill River Heritage Center stands next to one of the Ferris wheel's carriages. Phoenixville Borough Council has formally reserved a location where a Ferris wheel — that was built with Phoenixville steel and served, for almost 100 years, as the signature feature of the boardwalk in Asbury Park, N.J. — will return to its birthplace to become “74-foot statue of Americana,” writes Jerry Carino for The Asbury Park Press.
Montgomery County touts pilot program for high school students interested in government
NORRISTOWN — A pilot program offering high school students exposure to career options in government and public service was spotlighted during Thursday’s Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting. Created by the Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board, the Public Service Fellowship selected 12 high school students from the Norristown...
Former Philadelphia labor union president sentenced to 4 years in embezzlement case
The former president of a Philadelphia labor union has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in what federal prosecutors said was embezzlement of more than $600,000 of union funds.Brian Burrows, 64, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, former president of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was also ordered Wednesday in federal court in Reading to forfeit almost $136,000 and to pay an amount of restitution to be determined later.Burrows and John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the union's longtime business manager, were convicted in December of conspiracy, embezzlement and other counts. Prosecutors said they used...
Independence Day festivities kick off in Philadelphia a few days early
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philly is kicking off the Independence Day festivities a few days early. Fireworks lit up the sky Saturday night on the Delaware River Waterfront."The weather is great, and I think this is like the perfect environment to kind of ring in the July 4th weekend," said Sheega Abraham, who was visiting Philly with her family from North Jersey.At Penn's Landing, families were also treated to a free patriotic concert by the United States Army Band."This is a beautiful atmosphere, it's a great place to be and I'm so glad this band came from Washington, D.C. to be...
Front Street in Fishtown, Underneath the Market-Frankford Line, is the Site of Philadelphia’s Latest Building Boom
There is a building boom currently happening on Front Street in Fishtown, along the monumental Market-Frankford elevated rail line, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are so many ongoing projects that the number of apartments between Girard and the York-Dauphin stations is set to nearly double in the...
Exton Man, Gene Delaplane, Digs Up the Past at the Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County
Exton resident Gene Delaplane, a former history teacher and the president of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology’s local chapter, is among a group of volunteers who are working at the oldest house in Berks County to uncover remnants of everyday life in the 1700s, writes Susan Miers Smith for the Daily Local News.
This Epically Sweet Ice Cream Fest is a Must in Philadelphia This July!
Ready to beat the heat with some delicious scoops in Philly this summer?. Mark your calendar - The Reading Terminal Market Ice Cream Festival on Filbert is returning to Philadelphia on Saturday, July 13 from 12pm - 4pm!. The cool pay-as-you-go event will once again be held at 12th &...
Philly Stories: All Public and Parochial Schools are Closed
It was a winter morning in 1975 when the children of Lawndale awoke to a delightful surprise — the world outside had been transformed into a winter wonderland overnight. The soft, powdery snow had blanketed the streets, creating a playground for the excited kids. News quickly spread: all the schools in Philadelphia were closed for the day.
Pennsylvania gaming regulator fines casino for taking bets by phone
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued a $100,000 fine to Stadium Casino. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved a $100,000 consent agreement presented by the board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) against Stadium Casino, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, for taking sports wagers by phone. Live! Casino Sportsbook accepted 15 wagers totalling $287,421 over an eight-day period from a patron who was not present in the casino.
The 18 Best, Must-Visit Waterfront Bars in South Jersey
We wanted to know about the waterfront bars you love for catching breezes, cool and warm, outdoor cocktails, and beautiful views. These are the 18 best waterfront bars in South Jersey locals and visitors flock to most. We’re all drawn to waterfront bars, especially during the summer months, like fireflies...
Someone Lives in a Real Live Hobbit House in Chester County and It’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. It’s an actual Hobbit House. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer &...
The Reparations Trap
“One of the greatest human failings is to prefer to be right than to be effective,” the great actor and activist Stephen Fry once said. He explained that, in chess, the best move is not necessarily the most ideal chess move, but the one your opponent least wants you to make.
Before the internet, the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Philadelphia connected LGBTQ callers with safe spaces
In the 1970s, finding gay bars or doctors accepting of LGBTQ patients was risky business. Establishments geared toward an LGBTQ clientele often could not openly advertise, and asking around meant outing yourself to potentially hostile confidantes. But in the evenings, queer Philadelphians could turn to one resource: a confidential hotline that shared information and referrals.
Former City Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
Former Philadelphia City Councilmember Donna Reed Miller, who represented parts of Northwest Philadelphia for more than a decade, has died. Miller represented the 8th District, including Germantown, Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill, from 1996 until 2012.
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