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Opportunities Academy: Inspiring High School Students
President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, was joined recently by Alicia Hahn, Director of Program Initiatives for PCOM's Office of Diversity and Community Relations. On the PCOM Perspectives podcast, they discuss the annual Opportunities Academy, a weeklong enrichment program for local high school students at each of PCOM's three locations, and why pathway programs like these are crucial in helping to ensure a diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce.
Back to school: Safety concerns, positive student improvements addressed by Philly superintendent
School District of Philadelphia superintendent talks of improvements in keeping kids in classroom. Philadelphia’s Superintendent of Schools, Tony Watlington, is looking forward to the start of the new academic year and tells FOX 29 he’s focused on his goal of making the school district the fastest improving big school system in the country.
Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- A Philadelphia singer who's also a cancer patient is now venturing into the business world. The business comes after years of fighting cancer and many complications. Now, it's about helping other women.Instead of notes from doctors, Jessy Kyle's laptop is now filled with a different kind of support.Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant."I'm a three-time survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma," Kyle said. "I was 16 when I was diagnosed, so it's almost 35 years. It changed me in the sense that I am...
Meridian Bank House of the Week: Attractive Victorian Farmhouse in Quakertown
An attractive Victorian farmhouse set on 36.45 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale at 629 Apple Road. An attractive Victorian farmhouse set on 36.45 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale at 629 Apple Road in Quakertown. This gorgeous...
Find a fur-ever friend. 'Clear the Shelters' pet adoption events set for Bensalem
Looking for a purr-fect furever friend? Bingo’s Foundation, a Bucks County cat rescue and shelter organization, and the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem are both holding adoption events as part of the “Clear the Shelters” national campaign on Sept. 7. ...
Fatal crash on Kelly Drive caused by illegal turn, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A 41-year-old man who was the passenger in an Uber died in a crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon after the driver made an illegal left turn into oncoming traffic, police said. The crash happened just before 3:30 p.m. at Kelly and Reservoir drives near the Strawberry Mansion Bridge, according to police. The crash temporarily closed Kelly Drive but it has since reopened. Three cars -- a black Nissan Altima, a white Nissan Rouge and BMW -- were involved in the crash, police said. Authorities said the black Nissan Altima, which was driven by an Uber driver,...
Police Search for Driver After Woman, 24, Fatally Stricken in Philadelphia Hit-and-Run
Tragedy struck Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood early Thursday morning when a 24-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash, details on the incident currently emerging as police seek the driver responsible for the heartrending event. According to FOX29, the fatal encounter occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue, where the victim succumbed to her injuries.
Former PNC Bank building in Abington selling for $2M
The former PNC Bank building at 1407 Old York Road in Abington Township is on the market for $2,000,000. According to the listing, the 6,904 sf freestanding retail building comes with a basement and sits on 2.72 acres. The property has been zoned for a variety of uses. The marketing...
Man Accused of Shoplifting $5,000 of Sunglasses Extradited from New Jersey to Warrington
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A Bronx man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 of sunglasses from a Warrington store in June was arrested in New Jersey late last month and brought back to Warrington to face charges of theft. Warrington police said that on June 1 of this year, 25-year-old Jonaycker DeGouveria-Suearez entered the Sunglass Hut with a female. Police said that DeGouveria-Suearez then put $4,487 of sunglasses in a bag and left the store without paying.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A warrant was issued for DeGouveria-Suearez’s arrest. Police in Bergen County, N.J., arrested him in July. They transferred him back to Warrington on July 30. DeGouveria-Suearez was arraigned on charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property. Bail was set at 10% cash of $150,000. Because DeGouveria-Suearez was unable to post bail, and because he had outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions, he was sent to the Bucks County Correctional Facility. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
DA Krasner convicts 28-year-old for home invasion, gunpoint robbery
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his ‘Prolific” Gun Offenders Unit have announced the conviction of a 28-year-old man for a home invasion and gunpoint robbery in East Germantown. According to Krasner, 28-year-old Marquise Alexander was arrested and found guilty of a gunpoint robbery that occurred in August 2023. Alexander was charged with Robbery, Conspiracy, […]
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police
On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at approximately 7 p.m., police from the 1st District responded to a call about a person with a gun at 1500 Snyder Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 25-year-old Kaishef Johnson, a resident of the 2200 block of South 22nd Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic 11 at 7:08 p.m.
State Farm Says It’s Not Responsible To Cover Vehicle Driven By Radio Host.
Something to think about before signing on to drive a vehicle provided by a radio station client. Personal insurance may not cover any damage, losses, or lawsuits incurred as a result of an auto accident. State Farm has asked a New Jersey Federal Court to rule that the insurer is...
Targeted shooting leaves man bleeding outside jeep in gas station parking lot
A young man was shot in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Northeast Philadelphia gas station overnight in what police called a targeted attack. Police officers found the 21-year-old man bleeding from a gunshot wound to his back next to a jeep in the parking lot of the Exxon station along Torresdale Avenue -- near Cottman Avenue -- just after midnight on Aug. 15, 2024, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Steam show in Mechanicsburg ready to kick off for its 66th year
(WHTM) — If you’re into all things tractor, then get ready for the 66th annual steam show in Cumberland County. It’s just over a week away, at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association in Mechanicsburg. You’ll find antique tractors, steam and gas engines on display. Plus – train rides, games, a car show, food and […]
Ex-manager of Broad Street Market charged with stealing company funds; community reacts
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — The former Executive Director of the Broad Street Market has been charged with felony theft and is accused of taking thousands of dollars from the market while it was trying to recover from a devastating fire. Tanis Monroy, 31, is facing felony charges of...
Lottery ticket worth over $671K sold in Pennsylvania
Another day, another win for some lottery player in Pennsylvania. While the winnings this time were nowhere near that Powerball jackpot someone else recently scored, they’re still pretty sweet. A according to a press release sent out by the Pennsylvania Lottery on Wednesday, someone certainly struck it rich after...
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