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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....
‘A system of disjointed pieces’: Philly addiction medicine experts call for reforms in substance use treatment
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A rapidly evolving street drug supply that continues to have a severe impact on people who use drugs and struggle with addiction is outpacing the capabilities of current addiction treatment programs and options in Philadelphia, local health experts say.
Neville Vakharia, PhD, Appointed Dean of the Pennoni Honors College
The following message was sent to the Drexel community:. Following a national search, I am pleased to announce that Neville Vakharia, PhD, has been appointed Dean of the Pennoni Honors College, effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Vakharia is currently associate dean of research and planning and an associate professor of...
Thousands in Chester County still without power 2 days after storm
Thousands of PECO customers were still without power Thursday after powerful storms earlier this week.The storm brought damaging winds, gusting higher than 55 mph, and heavy rain."Couldn't find any relief except for just sitting in the shade and tough it out," said Andrew Benmbark, of East Fallowfield Township. "Just crossing our fingers something happens soon. Just dragging, another day, no power. It's really hard to function."Benmbark is one of the thousands of about 130,000 people who lost power Tuesday night and one of the 20,000 in Chester County that still remain without power.READ MORE: Historic black oak tree falls in...
Eagles Already Linked to Big-Name Nick Sirianni Replacement
Nick Sirianni is entering his fourth season as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite three consecutive trips to the postseason and a Super Bowl appearance, the 43-year-old head coach could be on the hot seat if the 2024 season doesn't go according to plan. Sirianni has two more years under contract, but a repeat of the 2023 collapse could signal the end of his time in Philly.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen at gunpoint from armored truck in Pa.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen from a Brinks armored truck in Delaware County on Tuesday. The incident occurred at 12:16 p.m. at an Autozone in Chester, according to reports from ABC News, NBC10 and Fox29. Police said that two people armed with long guns assaulted the truck’s driver,...
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund Reaches Record High
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has commended the combined efforts of the General Assembly and the Governor for their decision to allocate approximately $740 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund for the fiscal year 2024-25. This addition boosts the reserve fund to a record $6.987 billion. When Garrity assumed office, the fund was significantly smaller, barely covering two days of the Commonwealth’s expenses. Now, with four years of robust savings, the fund can sustain the state for 53.6 days, surpassing the national median of 46 days.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
BMW Labor Deal to Keep Pennsylvania Parts Pipeline Flowing
The July labor deal reached by union workers at BMW’s Northeast distribution center will help ensure a continued steady supply of OEM parts and happy customers, BMW-certified repair shop executives told Autobody News. United Auto Workers (UAW) voted to ratify a contract that will raise pay up to 33%,...
La Salle Psy.D. student earns Bricklin Student Ethics Award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Sarah Peritz, Psy.D. ’27, received statewide recognition for her work completed at La Salle. Peritz, a Philadelphia native, earned the Bricklin Student Ethics Award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), for her paper “Preventing Suicide: Psychology’s Ethical Responsibility for Gun Reform.” The award is “is given to a graduate student in psychology who is a resident of Pennsylvania or who is attending graduate school in psychology in Pennsylvania, who produces a meritorious work product dealing with ethics or law in psychology,” according to the PPA.
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