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Authorities look for vandal who spray painted Israeli flag on the Parkway near Holocaust Memorial
Police are investigating the vandalism of the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, adjacent to the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. It happened around 5:35 a.m. on Friday and ended with the flag painted red.
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
All clear given after potential hazmat situation, evacuations on block in Point Breeze
Police, fire, counter terrorism, hazmat and SWAT personnel were dispatched to home on south 22nd Street in Point Breeze on Friday afternoon after neighbors reported a strong smell of ammonia and bleach coming from inside the residence.
Former Flyers goalie puts Haddonfield, NJ, house back on the market
Former Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov's Haddonfield house is back on the market. The luxurious 8,600-square foot house features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, a wine cellar and a 19-foot-tall fireplace. Asking price?. $3.4 million. Here is the description from the Zillow listing:. Welcome to 401 Loucroft Rd, a unique blend...
NJ Little League baseball State Tournament: Schedule, scores, updates
Four Little League baseball teams in New Jersey are vying to take a big step toward punching their ticket to Williamsport. The state tournament for Little League Baseball U12 will begin Wednesday (July 24). The double elimination tournament will be held at Freehold Township Little League (65 Georgia Rd). Four teams left from the state have kept their summer alive; the tournament winner will head to regionals to represent the state of New Jersey in Bristol, Connecticut. Teams that emerge regionals will head to the Little League World Series.
HBO's 'Task' is preparing to film in Wissahickon Valley Park next week
Wissahickon visitors might catch a glimpse of Mark Ruffalo, Fabien Frankel and Emilia Jones next week as the cast and crew of "Task" descend on the park for filming. The new HBO series stars Ruffalo ("Poor Things") as an FBI agent who's leading a task force to break up drug house robberies. Frankel ("House of the Dragon") and Jones ("CODA") are also part of the star-studded cast. Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby is the creator, screenwriter and executive producer of the show, which follows-up his popular series "Mare of Easttown." The cast of "Task" was last seen in the area in June when a scene was being filmed at the Delaware County Courthouse.
Woman Killed In Northeast Philly Double Shooting, Authorities Say
The victims were shot on the 6700 block of Marsden Street around 11:20 a.m., authorities said. The woman was shot multiple times in her arm and back before succumbing to her injuries at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, according to police. Her name and age were not reported. The 23-year-old male victim was...
Comedy shows in Philly to check out this summer: Tattooed Momedy, Funhouse and Phunniest Person
The bustling comedy scene in Philadelphia is helping people get through the brutal summer heat with several fun shows. As July turns into August, there are several events taking place. Helium Comedy Club is continuing its Philly's Phunniest Person Competition, while Tattooed Mom's flagship stand-up show is coming back. Another...
This Planned Philadelphia Target Was Cancelled: What Happened?
Philadelphia will no longer have a new Target on Chestnut Street and 37th street. The Target was supposed to open next to the 14-story International House building in West Philly which was renamed The Mason. The building served mostly as a residential center for international students in nearby schools, University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
Township’s National Night Out connects residents and police
Moorestown’s first annual National Night Out and first responders’ wiffle ball game will be held at the Jack Hannon Full Throttle Wiffle Ball Park at Memorial Field on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. Community members can meet and support first responders, and the event will include a...
Philadelphia Officials Assure Public as Environmental Monitoring Continues Near Bartram's Garden
The City of Philadelphia is actively monitoring an unsettling but seemingly non-toxic situation developing adjacent to Bartram's Garden, where strange discoloration in soil and groundwater prompted environmental concerns; officials, however, have been quick to assure that Philadelphia's drinking water remains untainted. According to the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Randy E. Hayman asserted the safety of the water supply following the discovery.
'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter goes on Philly food tour with Alicia Vitarelli
"Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter is in Philly this week, bringing her popular stand-up show to Helium Comedy Club.This time, she's filming the performances for an upcoming special.For the second year in a row, I've had the honor of curating a local food tour for our girl, who plays South Philly teacher Melissa Schemmenti on the hit ABC sitcom. And we gave her the full Philly treatment!On the delicious agenda? A true, real-deal taste of some of our most iconic flavors.We saw a few famous faces along the way, there were mascots, there was dancing, she felt some major...
What is an outage? CrowdStrike, Microsoft issue has people wondering
A global tech outage wreaked havoc on business and public service sectors on Friday morning. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike attributed the incident to a faulty system update that impacted Miscrosoft M365 users across the world. Globally, CrowdStrike customers were victims to a blue error screen, also known as the "blue screen...
Charles Barkley stops by Haddonfield, NJ, Bar
Sir Charles Barkley spent eight seasons playing for the Philadelphia Sixers. During his time with the Sixers, he made six All-Star games, was named to the All-NBA first-team four times and was second-team three times. With Philadelphia he averaged 23.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 610 games played.
Northwood continues fight for historic building
The Northwood Civic Association last week discussed the proposed city district health center at Friends Hospital. The city plans to build health centers at Friends and Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street – just 1.4 miles apart – because of the long wait for appointments at the center at 2230 Cottman Ave.
Toll Brothers and Sundance Bay Unveil Broad + Noble in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Toll Brothers Apartment Living, the rental branch of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), together with Sundance Bay, has officially opened Broad + Noble, an 18-story high-rise in Philadelphia’s Center City. This luxurious development, located in Callowhill, offers 344 units ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. The community, which welcomed its first residents in February 2024, was financed with a $100.2 million loan from Wells Fargo. A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently marked the grand opening, celebrating with project partners and residents.
Dramatic changes coming to the Neshaminy Mall. What we know
Say goodbye to the Neshaminy Mall. About half of it, anyway. The old mall’s new owner is set to demolish half the retail dinosaur, maybe more, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal and BisNow.com, a commercial real estate publication. ...
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