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Darby Twp. site eyed for industrial development with new state money
Wand Calcon Hook roads, in Darby Township. Recently selected by the PA loan-grant program, “Business in Our Sites (BOS),” Henderson Group’s latest development project will soon begin construction. After decades of vacancy and expensive chemical clean-up, the site will soon be home to still-undetermined industrial tenants. In...
Meet the Dean of the College of Health & Sciences: Dr. Tracey Greenwood
Welcome to our “Meet the Dean” blog series! In this series, we are excited to take a deeper dive into who the remarkable leaders at the helm of our academic departments really are, within their careers at Eastern and outside of the nest. We recently talked to Dean Tracey Greenwood to discuss her journey in academia, gain insight into her inspirations, visions for the future, and more.
On Stage: Joe Samba returns to area for W. Chester show
In Brazil, samba is a lively dance of Afro-Brazilian origin danced to samba music. It originally referred to any of several Latin duet dances with origins from the Congo and Angola. Today, Samba is the most prevalent dance form in Brazil, and reaches the height of its importance during Carnaval – especially in Rio.
Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students while reducing classroom distraction, according to 6 ABC Philadelphia.
Summer’s busy for Chester Housing Authority
Having recently completed its Strategic Plan, a process the Chester Housing Authority (CHA) goes through with its Resident Advisory Board and executive staff every five years, this summer is a busy time. The Plan is also addressed annually and modified as seen fit. Major capital projects are scheduled for the Ruth L. Bennett and William Penn Homes and Wellington Ridge. Approximately $8 million worth of improvements will bring units of housing back on line at the Bennett, replacement roofing at the Penn and rear decks at Wellington.
Behind-the-scenes look at Aston Township company that designs public safety cars for police
ASTON, Pa. (CBS) — Police officers rely on their cars for many things, from patrolling their beats to chasing down suspects. But building police cars to withstand the rigors of the job is no small task.KML Transport LLC in Aston said it contracts with most law enforcement agencies in Delaware County to design their fleet. A fully built car, complete with lights, sirens, cages, computers, license plate readers and bulletproof doors, takes about 40 to 60 hours of labor, according to general manager Scott Price."Ultimately, the most important thing is that those emergency responders on scene are safe, stay safe and...
SEPTA train service briefly delayed in Center City due to fire near Temple University Station
A fire near the train tracks caused brief delays for SEPTA riders traveling through Center City Philadelphia on Thursday night.Service was briefly stopped around 5 p.m. due to a fire near Temple University Station.The train service resumed shortly after with delays of around 45 minutes.No injuries were reported.
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
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. ...
Seen HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Philly
Zaire Robinson was last seen on the 5400 block of North 6th Street. He is 5' 5", 160 lbs., brown eyes, and black hair. He likes to frequent the Lawncrest area. Anyone with any information on Zaire's whereabouts is asked to please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353. to follow Daily...
Crash on Kelly Drive kills 1, shuts down roadway in both directions for hours
A crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia had drivers stuck in stand-still traffic for hours on Thursday afternoon after the roadway was shut down in both directions. The crash happened at the intersection of Reservoir Drive, according to police. The Accident Investigation Division of the Philadelphia Police Department told NBC10...
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.
PECO to begin upgrading/installing equipment along a segment of Madison Rd in Willow Grove from Aug. 26 – October
PECO announced today that it will be upgrading and installing new equipment to enhance natural gas infrastructure in the Willow Grove section of Upper Moreland Township beginning this month. Work is expected to start on Monday, August 26 in the area of Madison Road between Terrace and Bartram roads. Crews...
SEPTA looking to hire skilled tradespeople among other open positions
SEPTA is looking to hire multiple skilled trade positions:. The full list of openings can be found here. Examples can be found in the flyer below:. |For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here.
Streets near Rittenhouse Square to be car-free on Sundays in September. Here's why
Shopping and eating out in Center City on weekends are going to be a whole lot easier next month. On Thursday, Center City District announced plans to transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic.
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...
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