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"We Is Greater than Me" with Nathan Boateng, Teri Haddad, and Darian Colbert | HealthBEAT
On this episode, Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak, acting Executive Director of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health, welcome Nathan Boateng, VP of Community Impact & Engagement at Valley Health Partners, Teri Haddad, VP of Community Initiatives & Advancement at Community Services for Children, and Darian Colbert, Executive Director at Cohesion Network. Together, they talk about how being Pool Fellows has benefitted both them and their work.
Former Allentown pawn shop storefront to be demolished
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An Allentown building that’s more than a century old is set to get a major makeover. The city Zoning Hearing Board on Monday unanimously approved a request to demolish the recessed storefront at 929 Hamilton St. The front of the building features two large glass...
Art for Your Brain to Gnaw On with Tim Higgins | LV Arts Salon
Kate Scuffle talks with artist Tim Higgins about his new exhibition 'Please Stand By,' which features his digital collage works depicting themes from comics, pulp fiction, television, film, and everyday life. Through the intricately designed pieces, Higgins encourages viewers to spend more time picking out the endless pieces that can be found in the art.
Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 27-24
Continuing our look at the most important Boston College football players for the 2024 season. The march to the 2024 season continues for Boston College football, and Bill O'Brien in just over six weeks when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next month we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees had sued the city, claiming the mandate...
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Snacktime’s “Sweet Treat (Will U Be My Luv?)”
Snacktime’s latest single was inspired by classic Detroit house music and the definitive funk history of the band’s (and MAGNET’s) Philadelphia hometown. An earlier instrumental version of the tune can be found on the seven-piece outfit’s 2022 album, Live From The Street. “We added lyrics to...
Emmaus tackles details of tax relief for apartments on 'blighted' site
EMMAUS, Pa. — Emmaus Borough Council continued Monday to mull giving tax assistance to plans for a large apartment complex on condemned, environmentally hazardous former industrial land that has gone unused for nearly 30 years. An ordinance was drafted, but ultimately held back for rewrites, to accommodate a developer's...
Deadline approaching to apply for City of Allentown’s 'Youth Climate Action Fund'
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Wednesday is the last day to apply for the "Youth Climate Action Fund" in Allentown. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk announced in April that the city will join a new Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative encouraging young people to get involved to climate action solutions. The fund provides technical...
The Ground: a plant lover’s coffee spot in Rittenhouse Square
If you’re a plant lover who loves drinking coffee in the morning, The Ground in Rittenhouse Square is the spot to go. Michelle Miller and Molly Kiriacoulacos, owners of The Ground, started this business as a passion project. “We started the idea of The Ground in 2021 during the pandemic,” said Miller. “It’s our Covid […]
LV barbecue contest coming to Bethlehem
ArtsQuest, which hosts competitive food events the Souper Bowl and Lehigh Valley Vegan s’ MAC Down, will present a new barbecue battle, the Steel City Smokeout, July 20. The Kansas City Barbecue Society and Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association sanctioned the official state competition, set for PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, First Street, Bethlehem.
Community demands oversight from Great Valley schools after students lewdly impersonated teachers on TikTok
Teachers and parents packed a school board meeting in Malvern on Monday demanding more oversight and education in social media use after it came to light that middle school students impersonated nearly two dozen of their teachers on TikTok.
Affordable housing in Grays Ferry; Phillies’ best team ever; SEPTA safety order | Morning roundup
‘It’s just a blessing’: Philly officials and residents celebrate affordable housing development in Grays Ferry. Plan Philly’s Aaron Moselle writes about how the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) partnered with the nonprofit Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) to jointly subsidize 27 units at the Arlene Thorpe Townhomes, with monthly rent ranging from $282 for a one-bedroom apartment to $890 for a three-bedroom unit.
A Lehigh Valley nonprofit that serves hundreds of people needs help after Allentown fire forced it to close
A Lehigh Valley nonprofit dedicated to helping adults improve their language, workplace and other skills was forced to close its office after a three-alarm fire last week in Allentown displaced about 20 residents and damaged six structures. Smoke and water damage forced The Literacy Center to close its office and classrooms on the third floor of 1132 Hamilton St., according to Jen Doyle, the ...
Beef bandits make off with 400 cases of meat after cargo truck heist in Southwest Philadelphia
Police are investigating after 400 cases of beef were stolen from a cargo truck in Southwest Philadelphia.Police told Action News that beef bandits made off with 12 pallets of meat that were taken from the back of the refrigerated tractor-trailer around 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, nearly emptying it.The truck was parked on 63rd Street near Eastwick Avenue.ALSO SEE: Truck driver hurt trying to stop cargo heist; thieves steal $30K worth of snow crab in PhiladelphiaNo injuries were reported.The driver told police he opened the back to discover the theft.These types of heists have been happening more frequently in Northeast Philadelphia. However, there's no word yet if this crime is connected.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Philadelphia weather: 100-degree day climbs toward record-breaking heat
PHILADELPHIA - Triple digits on a Tuesday will make for another very, very hot forecast!. Philadelphia's third heat wave continues this week as temperatures are expected to climb to 100 degrees, with a heat index of 106 by 3 p.m. Tuesday. It's been 12 years since temperatures reached 100 degrees...
With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa had the second largest sales increase, with a $76 million bump in revenue for the Philadelphia area. The Delaware County convenience store chain pulls...
New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Set to Open in Old City
If everything goes as planned, Calandrino's Old City Vino will be the newest addition to Philadelphia's wine scene by the end of the month. Three brothers have been working for about a-year-and-a-half, welcoming customers to Calandrino’s Old City Vino, their wine bar and bottle shop. After holding soft openings,...
Medical Report: Simple ways to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. Yet, more than half the people with hypertension either don’t know they have it or don’t take medications that have been prescribed to treat it. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
East Passyunk Avenue Will Host Mannequin Movie Night with Real Emmy the Mannequin
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will host a special summer screening of the 80s classic Mannequin. Enjoy a night out with your neighbors and friends on Friday, July 19th, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, at Mifflin Triangle - located at 1845 East Passyunk. Mannequin is the perfect summer movie in...
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