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As loved ones react to CHOP doctor’s tragic death, cyclist community push for safety
Family, friends, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia community are mourning a young doctor, who was fatally struck while riding her bike in Center City, while the cycling community push for more safety for riders.
Southwest Philadelphia's Historic Bartram's Garden Closed Amid Chemical Contamination Concerns
A popular walking spot in Southwest Philadelphia, known for its historical significance and natural beauty, has been temporarily closed off to the public due to fears of chemical contamination. The Mile Trail of Bartram's Garden, hailed as the oldest botanical garden in North America, is currently taped off with red and adorned with warning signs following a report of potential toxic substances on its grounds.
Philadelphia man sues for right to die, claims life constitutes illegal slavery
Gordon Roy Parker, a 57-year-old Philadelphia resident, is suing in federal court, arguing that his forced continuation of life violates constitutional protections against slavery. Parker, an experienced litigator and avid chess player, claims to suffer from terminal conditions and represents himself in this groundbreaking case. “I planned this when I...
Pa. company laying off 70 people
The Radian Group, a mortgage insurance company, is laying off approximately 70 people in Chester County. Radian Group Inc. filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry informing that state it is laying off the employees at 550 East Swedesford Road in Tredyffrin Township near Wayne.
Kennett Square Man Sought on Assault and Robbery Allegations
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Cesar Sanchez, 33, is currently being sought by police after being charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, robbery, and other related offenses stemming from an incident on June 9, 2024. According to the Kennett Square Police Department, officers were dispatched around 12:30 PM that day to respond to an EMS call and found Sanchez bleeding from a cut on his arm. The injury was sustained approximately an hour earlier, but Sanchez did not provide details.
Pottstown Pharmacy Agrees to Resolve Civil Allegations of Improper Dispensing of Controlled Substances
From U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd., a pharmacy that was based in Pottstown, PA, agreed to resolve allegations that it had improperly dispensed opioids and other controlled substances to individuals and submitted claims to Medicare and Medicaid for those illegally dispensed controlled substances. The settlement resolves the case for a payment of $150,000 and comes after the pharmacy surrendered its DEA registration.
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
First Bank House of the Week: Spectacularly Spacious Traditional in Malvern
A spectacular and spacious traditional home on 1.8 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. This amazing, sun-drenched home offers an open-concept floor plan with gorgeous views from every window. . . The home welcomes you with its stately two-story entrance...
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, an Academic Administrator with 15+ years of experience, joins Holy Family University as Vice President of Academic Affairs. Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with over 15...
Global tech outage slows travel at Philadelphia International Airport
PHILADELPHIA - Travelers in Philadelphia and around the world experienced widespread delays as part of a Microsoft outage that also disrupted banks, media outlets and companies on Friday. Hoards of travelers crowded Philadelphia International Airport on Friday morning, with more than a dozen disruptions reported at the airport, and over...
‘Philadelphia Revealed’ exhibit uncovers the city’s history in things that survived
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A stadium turnstile and crushed copper kettles. Quaker-made lacework and murals from Gimbel’s. A Miss Flora McFlimsey with hair done in rings …. These are a few...
Photos: First Look At SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER At People's Light
Beginning July 17, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355) concludes its 49th season with the regional premiere presentation of Somewhere Over the Border by Emmy Award-nominated playwright, actor, and composer Brian Quijada. See photos from the production. Presented as a co-production with Pittsburgh's City Theatre...
Friday in Philadelphia will be a magnificent July day with comfortable temps, lower humidity
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day with comfortable temperatures and a refreshing air mass. While temps will be seasonably hot Friday in the upper 80s, lower humidity will keep it comfy for outdoor activities.If you're stuck at work Friday and wish you could flip today and tomorrow, don't worry too much. Saturday will be a little more cloudy, but it won't be a bad day.A weak system could bring us a few clouds on Saturday, and even a slight chance of an isolated, spotty shower. The day does not look like a washout....
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