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Streets near Rittenhouse Square to be car-free on last 4 Sundays in September
About seven blocks in Center City will become car-free zones on the last four Sundays in September, creating "open streets" for pedestrians, albeit temporarily. The sections of 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut streets and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th streets will be closed to traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday in September, except for Sept. 1.
Tree crashes into Taunton home, narrowly misses couple inside
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — A Taunton couple is shaken up after Thursday night's storm sent a tree onto their roof. No one was hurt, but the branches caused significant damage to a room meant for their newborn baby. "I heard a loud bang, and the house shook, and the...
Police Sgt. Assaulted At Philly Family Gathering
On Aug. 2, at approximately 6 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered two groups involved in a physical altercation that stemmed from a family gathering.
Bridge repairs in Allentown extended until Sept. 9 completion date
ALLENTOWN, Pa., - Kernsville Road, which has been closed and detoured since May 1 for bridge repairs of the Kernsville Road Bridge over Jordan Creek, will be closed until Sept. 9, according to a news release from PennDOT. The project was originally scheduled to be completed in August. Vehicle traffic...
Philadelphia youth make pitches for a gun-free future
A young girl lies tossing and turning in bed, her sleep interrupted by thoughts of news stories about teenagers falling victim to gun violence. When the sound of gunshots rings out, she jolts up in bed, breathlessly checking herself to see if she’s been hit or if it was just a continuation of her nightmare. The scene was part of “Trauma Dreams,” one of three winning entries submitted by members from Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAHPhilly) in a youth pitch competition hosted Monday at REC Philly. “Guns Change the Story” was sponsored by both YEAHPhilly, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit supporting youth affected by violence, and Project Unloaded, an anti-gun advocacy group. The competition sought short video pitches for a social media campaign aimed at reaching young people and educating them on the impact of gun violence.
Catholic retreat center, opened in 1961, closing for good in Bethlehem Township
A six-decades-old retreat center for Roman Catholics is slated to close this fall due to its high operating costs and dwindling attendance in Bethlehem Township, religious leaders have announced. The St. Francis Retreat House, which opened in 1961 at 3918 Chipman Road, plans to shutter completely sometime in early October,...
‘Boom parties’ agitating NJ residents — officials want Philadelphia’s help
⚫ New Jersey officials have sent a letter to the mayor of Philadelphia. ⚫ Parties across the Delaware River are wreaking havoc here. Residents of Burlington County are being tormented on a regular basis, and officials in New Jersey aren't exactly sure what to do about it. Several officials in...
Philly DA: Man convicted in gunpoint robbery, invasion of coworker's East Germantown home
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, on Thursday, announced a conviction in a 2023 home invasion and gunpoint robbery that happened in the city's East Germantown community. During a lunchtime event, Krasner joined with other members of his office to announce the conviction on Marquise Alexander, 28, after he was accused...
Philly School District to introduce new English language arts curriculum as part of $70M overhaul
When classes begin on Aug. 26, teachers in the School District of Philadelphia will use a new English language arts curriculum, part of a $70 million curriculum overhaul.
Philadelphia to open first urgent care center for mental health needs
Philly’s first urgent care for mental health needs is set to open at the beginning of next month, and city officials hope the new clinic can help offset the demand for behavioral health care.
More than a dozen US mayors convene in Philadelphia to promote Black business growth
More than a dozen mayors from around the country are meeting in Philadelphia on Thursday for the African American Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual National Convening of Black Mayors.
Crozer Health facility to stop performing surgeries
In a bid to consolidate operations, Crozer Health's Ridley Park, Pa.-based Taylor Hospital will cease performing surgeries, as reported Aug. 14 by CBS News. Crozer plans to consolidate surgical operations at its other locations, since Taylor Hospital only performs about three or four surgeries a day. Crozer will instead move...
Philadelphia Phillies Revive Baseball in Inner Cities program selects Olivet’s Leo Martinez as RBI Coach of the Year
The Philadelphia Phillies Nike Revive Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program has announced that Olivet Boys & Girls Club Community Outreach Leader, Leo Martinez, has been named Nike RBI Coach of the Year for 2024. The Phillies Nike Jr. RBI program began in 1993 as a part of Major League...
Upcoming Philly Bookstore Crawl to feature discounted books, author signings and more
It's time to get lost in the shelves! The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl returns this month, spotlighting the city's bookstore scene. On Saturday, August 24th, over 30 independent bookstores will participate in this unique event. According to event organizers, bookworms can look forward to discounted books, exciting giveaways and even in-store...
Woman struck and killed by pickup truck in Philadelphia hit-and-run
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Thursday morning and the driver fled the scene, Philadelphia police said.Now officers are looking for a gray pickup and trying to get surveillance footage that could provide a better description of the vehicle.Police responded to the fatal hit-and-run call around 3:30 a.m. on Front Street above Hunting Park Avenue.Fire department paramedics and police officers found a 24-year-old woman, later identified as Tahtiana Diggs, in the street with chest injuries. CPR was administered on the scene before the woman was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she...
Ex-director of Harrisburg's Broad Street Market accused of unauthorized credit card purchases, bonuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The former executive director of the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is accused of using the market's credit card for thousands of dollars in personal expenses and issuing unauthorized bonuses for himself. Tanis Monroy, 31, of Carlisle, is charged with access device fraud and theft by...
Police search for missing juvenile in Lebanon County
MYERSTOWN, Pa. — Police are searching for a missing boy in Lebanon County. Ace Snook, 11, has not been seen since he left his grandmother's home in Myerstown late Wednesday night, according to State Police. He had been staying there for the last two weeks. Authorities say he left...
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