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New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Philadelphia Rapper Ybcdul Who Went Viral For Digging Up His Enemy’s Grave Has Been Shot And Killed
Authorities in Philadelphia are looking into a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a well-known rapper in the Olney neighborhood. According to 6abc, the victim has been identified as Abdul Vicks, a prominent rapper who went by the name “YBC Dul” aka “Mr. disrespectful.” The news outlet reports that the gunfire was reported ... Read more
Camden County to honor veterans and first responders at War on Terror Medal Ceremony
Camden County will hold its War on Terror Medal Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Victims of Terrorism Monument in Cooper River Park. The ceremony aims to recognize and honor veterans and first responders for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to the nation. The award will...
3 killed in 3-vehicle Hatboro crash: police
HATBORO, Pa. - Three people are dead after police say a horrific crash occurred in Hatboro Friday. At around 6:35 p.m, Hatboro police responded to the area of County Line Road and Park Avenue for a report of a vehicle crash with an entrapment. Upon arrival, officers found three vehicles...
Feel the Love – West Chester’s Look Around Festival Returns for its 3rd Year
As the season winds down, I wanted to give a little shoutout to West Chester’s re-emerging summer music scene. Two years ago at this time, I chatted with local musician Nikki DiGiorgio as she prepared to launch the first-ever Look Around Festival. Her vision for the end-of-summer festival was in part to give local talent a stage.
Ribbon cut on first new school in Wilmington in a half-century
Political and school leaders late last week marked the opening of the Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy the first new school in Wilmington in half a century. “The brand-new Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is one of the commitments we made to our children in the city,” said Gov. John Carney. “A school is so much more than bricks and mortar -- It’s a pillar of a community. To the educators who show up day in and day out for their students, you deserve this. We’re grateful for all our partners, including the members of the General Assembly, who helped us get this done for our children. And I’m honored to be a part of a project that recognizes Maurice Pritchett’s legacy in the city.”
Pritchett Academy opening rocks Wilmington with celebration
Hundreds of Wilmingtonians screamed the last name of a local legend in a “call and response” rhythm on the corner of East 7th and North Lombard streets Friday afternoon. Speakers screamed “Maur-ice” as the crowd howled “Pritch-ett” back to celebrate the opening of the first school in the city of Wilmington in five decades. Longtime Wilmington educator Maurice Pritchett Sr., ... Read More
Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold in Delaware. Check the numbers to see if you won
Check your lottery tickets from earlier this week because you might be a winner. A ticket worth $100,000 from the Monday, Aug. 19, Powerball drawing was sold in Delaware. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball and had the Power Play option as well, which doubled its value. ...
Engage IT Services Strengthens Client Email Security with PowerDMARC
MIDDLETOWN, DE — Engage IT Services, a prominent IT provider in the UK, has partnered with PowerDMARC to enhance the security of client domains and emails. Operating across Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex, Engage IT is committed to protecting its clients from the rising threats of domain impersonation and related cyber risks.
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Will Philly’s car-free streets boost business? Some retailers will find out in September
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Center City’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood will get a temporary pedestrian-only zone next month over four...
Gauthier Touts 911 Center Operators; PHA Buys Brith Sholom
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier met with press at the 911 call center at 400 North Broad Street to discuss improvements to the center’s operations and new benefits for its employees. Amongst the items touted by Gauthier included a 10% pay increase for dispatchers, which brings them near the salaries of...
12-year-old girl reported missing in Camden County, NJ
Authorities in South Jersey are asking for your help finding a missing child. According to the Camden County Police Department, 12-year-old Jayla Richardson has been reported missing from her home on the 700 block of Sycamore Street in Camden's Bergen Square neighborhood. She is described as follows:. Black female. 5’2”...
Parkland veteran receives his high school diploma, 63 years later
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — A Parkland High School graduate received his diploma this week — 63 years after he left school. The Parkland School Board on Tuesday gave Robert Seel, Class of 1961, his long-awaited diploma. Seel left Parkland High School in his senior year in January...
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