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Health Department to Spray for Mosquitoes in Pennypack and Fairmount Parks
PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Vector Control staff is planning to apply treatments to control adult mosquitoes in Pennypack Park on Wednesday evening, July 31, and in Fairmount Park on Thursday evening, August 1, both at or around dusk. See maps below for the specific streets that spraying will take place on.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Mark 124 Years of Large-Scale Conventions in Philadelphia
Jehovah's Witnesses are celebrating 124 years of large-scale conventions in Philadelphia, with 3,300 delegates from 28 countries joining thousands of locals at the Wells Fargo Center for a three-day event with the theme "Declare the Good News!". The post Jehovah’s Witnesses Mark 124 Years of Large-Scale Conventions in Philadelphia appeared first on The Washington Informer.
New owner of iconic South Jersey diner vows to keep it alive
It might not be the prettiest name, but it’s perfectly Jersey. Geets Diner & Bar. That’s pronounced with a hard G. Although how even more Jersey would a diner be if it were a soft G and no S. As in J’eet?. J'eet yet? No? Let's stop...
Win 2 Tickets to see The Struts at The Fillmore
Enter for a chance to win 2 Tickets to see The Struts at The Fillmore Philadelphia THIS Friday, August 2, 2024!. 2 Tickets to see The Struts could be yours. Tickets for The Struts at The Fillmore are on sale now. Complete details HERE. This is a LAST MINUTE ticket...
Governor Shapiro Signs 30 New Laws Covering Property, Liquor, and Education in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has recently signed a series of new laws that bring his total for the year to 102. The legislation ranges from property rights to liquor sales, demonstrating a broad legislative agenda. One of the key laws enacted earlier this month is Senate Bill 1236, which...
Youth soccer players in Chester get professional lessons from English Premiere League coaches
Before this week’s friendly match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Subaru Park this week, the Liverpool coaches are working with the Philadelphia Union Foundation to teach the game to some local kids.
Cheltenham grad gifts $100K to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, hired as Clinical Professor of Surgery
Dr. Raymond Singer, a 1976 graduate of Cheltenham High School and the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, recently donated $100,000 to the institution. According to a statement by the Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, the gift is dedicated to the establishment of an innovative conference room,...
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Picks 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has set its 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year, all to be recognized at their annual gala. This year’s festivities will honor ten distinguished professionals from across radio and television. Distinguished radio names include former MLB pitcher and longtime Phillies...
Simply Pure Trenton, Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary, Opens In New Jersey
Simply Pure Trenton specializes in healthy edible alternatives. Simply Pure Trenton, an entirely Black-owned cannabis dispensary based in New Jersey, opened its doors July 27. Founded by vanguard husband and wife Scott Durrah and Wanda James, Simply Pure specializes in healthy alternative edibles. Although Simply Pure just opened, James and...
North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the Philadelphia Folk Festival, but as a solo act, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oates made headlines late last year when his rift with Daryl Hall went public...
Star LSU football player returns to N.J. hometown for back-to-school giveaway
Miles Frazier, a star football player at Louisiana State University, is returning to Camden — his hometown — to host a back-to-school giveaway. For the past two years, Frazier has been a starting offensive lineman for the LSU Tigers, helping the team achieve one of the “most productive seasons in school history,” according to the university’s sports website.
Buju, The ‘Sassy’ Cheetah at Cape May Zoo Has Died
Buju, a longtime favorite at Cape May Zoo has died. The 12-year-old cheetah passed away from kidney disease. The Cape May Zoo announced his passing Monday morning on Facebook, saying that Buju passed away due to kidney disease. Cheetahs in the wild typically live 8-12 years and up to 20 years in managed care.
Gov. Ed Rendell is Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell announces he had been diagnosed Nine years ago with Parkinson's disease. The 80-year-old Rendell revealed the news at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and representatives from the University of Pennsylvania as part of a public service message to urge people who believe they have signs or symptoms to get clinically diagnosed and find treatment early on.
Four Arrested After Heroin, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Parts Found In Atlantic City Motel Room: Police
Atlantic City police executed a drug search warrant at the motel on the 3000 block of Pacific Avenue on Wednesday, July 24, the department said in a news release. Officers found 226 white wax folds of suspected heroin, about 35 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and seven clear plastic bags of suspected marijuana.
Rite Aid closes more stores following bankruptcy
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based pharmacy, has closed 40 more stores. These closures bring the total number of Rite Aid stores closed to nearly 700 since filing for bankruptcy in October. The company has now closed 20% of its Pennsylvania locations.
Illegal speakeasy discovered in Southwest Philadelphia after man shot in field: police
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a shooting led to the unexpected discovery of a large speakeasy operating illegally in the southwest section of the city. A 37-year-old man was shot in the back at 60th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers were called to the scene, where...
Man shot dead in Northeast Philadelphia
A man died after being shot in the head in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia overnight. Philadelphia police officers were first alerted to gunshots near Penn and Overington streets late Sunday night, Philadelphia Pat. Andrew DiSanto said. Police officers arrived shortly after midnight on Monday, July 29, 2024, to...
Glassboro Friendly's getting upgraded, and some neighbors
GLASSBORO — A Friendly’s Restaurant here will be extensively updated and remodeled as part of a multi-year project that also will add a daycare and a coffeehouse. In the first phase, a 10,000-square-foot daycare facility would rise in what now is a wooded area. That work is to start in 2025 and should...
Rowan, Local 98 combine technical training with college classes to create new pathway for union apprentices
IBEW Local 98’s apprentice technical training program takes five years to complete. Union members can sign up for a cohort to also earn college credits online during that time.
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