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ABC 27 sports anchor announces departure: ‘I truly feel proud of the work I’ve done here’
One of the familiar faces on abc27 News has announced he will be leaving the station. Jared Phillips, a sports anchor and reporter with the Harrisburg-based ABC affiliate, announced this week on social media that he would be moving on. “My time at abc27 News is wrapping up, and I...
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Crozer Health Gets Potential Buyer If State Chips In Up to $500M
Prospect Medical wants state funds to help seal a deal with a potential buyer for Crozer Health. There’s a prospective unnamed buyer for Crozer Health, but Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, wants the state to put up between $100 million and $500 million to finance the deal, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
IFO: Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than $1 billion for education. But the Independent Fiscal Office is warning that the general...
Three West Virginia men facing drug-related charges
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office of Virginia reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force […]
Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Funding for the new program was included in the budget lawmakers passed last week. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing an eviction or another housing-related issue. The new budget includes $2.5 million for a statewide right-to-counsel program. The funding will be...
IT outage brings problems for South Jersey users of airlines, health systems and more
A global tech outage is having a widespread impact on South Jersey residents. Airports, health systems and government agencies were among those reporting problems for consumers. A regional health system, AtlantiCare, said it was "diligently working to restore all systems to full operation. We anticipate there will be delays in service, but our critical...
Woman Ordered To Stand Trial For Wrightstown Murder
The woman is accused of killing a 72-year-old man. A Philadelphia woman was ordered to stand trial Thursday for the killing of a Wrightstown Township man last October. Meghan Macklin, 46, was charged in March with the murder of 72-year-old Richard Scott MacFarland in his home at 55 Apple Hill Road.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
The 25th precinct of Philadelphia Police hosts its 8th annual block party
The 25th police district of Philadelphia hosted its 8th annual block party for summer fun in the community. This free block party was started in order to provide an opportunity to meet police officers in a casual setting, as well as connect the community with valuable resources. Folks in the neighborhood enjoyed free food and […]
Olivia Rodrigo bringing 'GUTS' World Tour to Philadelphia Friday
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is set to come alive with the sound of Gen Z anthems as pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo brings her "GUTS" world tour to the City of Brotherly Love at the Wells Fargo Center Friday evening. Rodrigo, who burst onto the music scene with her record-smashing debut album...
Bicyclist killed by speeding driver has been identified
Philadelphia, PA – A bicyclist killed by a driver in Center City has been identified. 30-year-old Barbara Freed was an oncology resident at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She was riding in the bike lane at 18th and Spruce Streets when she was struck by a speeding driver on Wednesday night. The Inquirer reports that she […]
Hydrogels being developed to improve healing during restorations
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are developing hydrogels to study inflammation and ultimately enhance healing and tissue remodeling following dental restoration procedures. The research team has created a hydrogel matrix that mimics fibrosis to study white blood cell interactions with tissue. By understanding the feedback...
Mi Salud Wellness Center, Esperanza, and others support family health and wellness
Mi Salud Wellness Center, located at 200 E Wyoming Avenue, hosted a family health and wellness event on May 22nd, from 2 pm-5 pm, followed by their regular food distribution. Esperanza’s Housing and Economic Development division participated in the event, helping to host a pop-up clinic alongside Miriam Medical Clinics; the clinic provided COVID-19 vaccines, health communication materials, free COVID-19 testing kits, and health screenings for blood pressure and glucose. Esperanza’s Housing Counseling division was also present, helping to sign people up for Benephilly programs.
Police arrest man who stole from Huntingdon Valley home after being invited as a guest
The Lower Moreland Police Department announced the arrest of Elkanah Torborh, 23, for stealing personal items from a residence in the area of Pine Road and Pheasant Lane in Huntingdon Valley. Police said the victims reported a theft on September 4, 2023 after entertaining guests at their residence. One of...
The Pretenders at the Fillmore: Pierre’s Review
Greetings, Dear Citizens! On Sunday, July 14th, The Pretenders played the Fillmore here in Philadelphia. It was a day after a very special anniversary for them in this town. That, of course, was Lve Aid at JFK Stadium in South Philly on July 13th of 1985. They also did a surprise warm-up gig at the old Chestnut Cabaret at 38th and Chestnut Streets that week in ’85 to prepare for Live Aid. They hadn’t performed together in several months, and there was no one playing there that night. They book the room at the last minute and didn’t announce the show, but the word got out and there was a line around the block!
Crews extinguish Huntingdon Valley housefire reportedly caused by lightning
The Huntingdon Valley Fire Company announced that crews were dispatched at 9:00pm on Wednesday, July 17 for a report of a housefire caused by lightning on High Road near Red Lion Road. Huntingdon Valley firefighters extinguished “significant fire” in the house’s basement and the roof. The Bryn...
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