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Along Kingsessing Waterfront, Visions for a Brighter Future Come Into Focus
On a long enough timeline–years, decades, centuries–nothing in a city’s landscape remains the same. Buildings rise and fall, as do neighborhoods. From prosperous, to diminished, and then back again. The hope in Kingsessing is that renewal is in the cards and soon. Any Philadelphian can rattle off...
Doylestown Health’s merger with University of Pennsylvania Health System expected soon
The anticipated merger of Doylestown Health with the University of Pennsylvania Health System may come in mid-August, according to multiple sources. In January, the two health care providers signed a letter of intent to bring Doylestown Health into Penn Medicine’s network, providing Doylestown could meet certain financial goals and reduce its significant debt of more than $200 million.
Delaware funeral home cremated wrong body, tried passing off another to family: lawsuit
A Wilmington funeral home is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating a person and presenting that person's family with the body of another man for burial. Roland Johnson Sr. died in January at the age of 93. He was born in Wilmington where he built a three-decade career with the DuPont Co.,...
Chester County woman charged with arson after home catches fire twice in recent months
A Chester County woman is facing arson charges after her home went up in flames twice within a period of months.Chopper 6 was overhead Tuesday as crews worked to contain the flames along Leopard and Sugartown roads in Easttown Township.The call came in at 10:45 a.m. as flames could be seen shooting from the roof.Chopper 6 video: Firefighters battle another blaze at same Chester County homeREAD MORE: 2-alarm fire destroys home in Berwyn, Chester CountyBefore the fire broke out, Kathryn Frankel, her estranged husband and a public adjuster were all at the property to reportedly determine what could be salvaged...
Wells Fargo Center is heading toward a name change next year
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo Bank is choosing not to renew its contract after almost 15 years. As a result, Wells Fargo Center will be renamed in August 2025. This will be the arena’s fifth name since it opened in 1996.
Philadelphia's Guide to Affordable Housing
Philadelphia, PA—The City of Philadelphia has produced an action guide for affordable housing and community development in. an effort to inform residents about the impacts of proposed federal funding cuts to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Navigating Affordable Housing in Philadelphia: A Comprehensive Guide. Like...
Philly Woman Charged for Stealing Rental Vehicle
A Philadelphia woman was charged last week for allegedly refusing to return a car rental. The unusual accusation started when Enterprise Car Rental, 2oo block of Lincoln Highway, called police reporting a rental with an expected return date of May 16 needed to be reported as stolen. Police interviewed the...
Philly rapper’s murder trial starts with ‘guesswork’: ‘We have to have evidence’
The trial regarding the murder of rapper and Philadelphia, Pa., native, PnB Rock, has begun. However, the lawyer of one of the defendants is claiming how the trial has started off primarily with “guesswork.”. PnB Rock — whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen — was shot and killed...
Sporting goods and outdoor recreation store coming to Dauphin County
Central Pennsylvania’s love of the outdoors and sports is attracting another brand to the region. Academy Sports & Outdoors plans to open a store at the Paxton Towne Centre in Lower Paxton Township. Township spokesman Jack Sherzer said Academy Sports submitted a building permit application and blueprints for the...
The iconic Sinatra House at the Jersey Shore has finally sold
In the words of Frank Sinatra, “It’s been a long, long time.”. But after two price changes and nearly two years on and off the market, the iconic house on the Point Pleasant boardwalk, known as the Sinatra House, has sold. It closed July 9 for $2,275,000. That’s...
Big Lots announce store closings. Here's the one closing in Pennsylvania
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and a location in Pennsylvania is among those marked for closure. There are 73 Big Lots in Pennsylvania, and according to the location finder on Big Lots website, the Big Lots in Exton is set to close before the end of the year.
5 teenagers sought for trespassing, vandalizing trains at Chester County railroad
Police in Chester County are searching for five teenagers seen on video trespassing and vandalizing railroad property.It happened at West Chester Railroad's Adams Street Yard on Saturday afternoon.Surveillance video shows the teens climbing onto locomotives, trying to get onto the trains, and discharging three fire extinguishers.Police received a tip that the group was wearing what appeared to be uniforms from a lacrosse tournament being held at a local high school.Anyone with information on the teenagers sought are asked to contact West Chester police.
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Malvern Prep 2025 MID Sims commits to Gettysburg
Malvern Prep 2025 midfielder Ryan Sims has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Gettysburg College. High school: Malvern Prep, resides in Newtown Square. Why did you choose Gettysburg? “Everything felt right for me.”. Who do you wish to thank? “Thanks to God, my family, friends, and all of...
Pa. Turnpike is eliminating toll plazas soon. What you need to know
In the not too distant future, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be able to pay their tolls without having to slow down or battle traffic at toll plazas. A series of gantries over the highway will take care of that. Beginning Jan. 5, the turnpike’s open road tolling system will go into effect in the eastern part of the state, including the section that passes through the Lehigh Valley. ...
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