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Warehouse Boom in Palmer Township and Its Aftermath Should Sound Warning Bells Throughout The Region
The Chrin Commerce Center in Palmer Township has 6 million square feet of warehouses. The warehouse boom in Palmer Township offers plenty of examples of the positives that come with it but also the many negatives it brings to the community. The warehouse boom in Palmer Township, ten miles north...
PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
Working with customers to help them access cleaner electric transportation options is an integral part of PECO's Path to Clean commitment. PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on a Path to Clean, working with its parent company Exelon to reduce its operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To meet these aggressive targets, the company has been implementing programs to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint, while also investing in infrastructure to make cleaner energy solutions more accessible, affordable, and equitable for customers. One of the ways PECO is doing this is by embracing electric vehicles (EVs).
RFK Jr. fights to keep ballot spot in Pennsylvania, asserts Democrats want to remove him
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived in Harrisburg Tuesday to argue in Commonwealth court why he should stay on the Pennsylvania ballot, but he could not arrive on time. He showed up late and was unable to speak in court. It is unclear who Kennedy Jr. would hurt more, […]
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Penn State Extension Master Watershed tree and shrub sale for fundraising
The Penn State Extension's Master Watershed program is holding its fifth annual native tree and shrub sale this fall as a fundraiser to support watershed activities, and to promote healthy watersheds. Scientists have found that trees benefit the environment, provide support for birds, insects and other wildlife, as well as...
Three people injured in a shooting after teens got into a confrontation
Three people were injured after a shooting in North Philadelphia. Police say that two teens and a 42-year-old are injured. The shooting happened near North 19th Street and West Allegheny Avenue after two teens got involved in a verbal confrontation with another group of teens and one of them took out a gun and started […]
Dangerous sinkhole consuming South Philadelphia street now being fixed
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A South Philadelphia street has endured an ever-growing sinkhole, causing a nightmare for an entire for the residents on the block. But, happily, work is now being done to fix the Pierce Street pit and neighbors are relieved and ready for the block to get back to normal.
Parents sentenced to 8-16 years for child neglect in Bucks County
Two parents are facing eight to 16 years in prison after neglecting their seven children in West Rockhill Township, PA. Earlier this year, Crystal and Shane Robertson pleaded guilty to felony child endangerment charges. The Bucks County District Attorney’s office says they forced their children to live in filthy conditions in a rundown trailer in […]
Yardley Native Richard Kind Tapped by Fans for SNL Role as Tim Walz
Yardley native Richard Kind is being tapped by fans and even former co-stars to play Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on SNL. Richard Kind, the versatile actor known for his roles in Inside Out, A Serious Man, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, has a deep connection to Bucks County, where he grew up before rising to fame, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Hometown hero and Paralympian works as a Philly doctor
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle after being treated at a rehabilitation hospital. She now works there. As we uncover the heart behind the headline, there's also a link to the Paralympics which are coming up.This doctor, who has overcome a devastating injury, wants people to know that with determination and hard work, obstacles can be turned into triumphs.Dr. Michelle Konkoly is back at Jefferson Moss-Magee, the rehab center where she recovered after being paralyzed when she was 18 trying to open a window."I had a freak accident," she said. "I slipped and fell out of my...
Former UArts students find community, new home at Temple
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The start of a new school year is often exciting, but for a group of former University of the Arts students, this fall marks the beginning of a new chapter under unexpected circumstances. When the Philadelphia art school abruptly closed in June, hundreds of students were left without a clear path forward. Temple University is trying to ease the transition for the UArts students who chose to make the North Philadelphia campus their new home by creating a dedicated residential community for those who live on campus.Ryan Young, Temple's director of residential life, said the university allocated some floors...
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