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NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
Focusing on ‘joy’ in Philly schools will reduce racial discipline disparities, group says
By Lucy Tobier, Resolve Philly, Chalkbeat A Philadelphia group wants schools to focus more on being places of joy as a way to overhaul the culture in district schools, and it’s relying on parents and community voices for help. Lift Every Voice, the organization behind this year’s Joy Campaign, is backing the creation of a […]
First Resource Bank Celebrates Prestigious Awards: Best Places to Work and Best Bank
First Resource Bank is celebrating being named a "Best Places to Work Company" and the "Best Bank along the Main Line." In a year of significant achievements, First Resource Bank is celebrating being named a “Best Places to Work Company” by the Philadelphia Business Journal and the “Best Bank along the Main Line” in the Main Line Times Readers’ Choice Contest. These accolades mark the sixth time the Bank has been recognized as a Best Places to Work Company and the fifth time the bank has won Best of the Main Line.
How Center City Restaurants Are Adapting to Return of Customers as Remote Work Wanes
Lamberti Pizza & Market is one of the many Center City restaurants that are adapting to the return of more in-person work throughout Center City. Center City restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping to see a boost as more commuters return to in-person work, and are working to adapt to customers’ new expectations, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY.
Mural Arts Philadelphia Unveils New Youth Anti-Violence Mural Project in Fitler Square
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six future murals as part of its youth anti-violence initiative. The first mural was unveiled at the Markward Recreation Center in Fitler Square. Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six youth anti-violence mural projects in partnership with Philadelphia Parks &...
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Organizers are canceling the Obon festival in Philadelphia this year because of weather-related reasons — but festival goers can still participate in lantern ceremonies this Sunday and next Saturday.
Philly Queer Birders Find ‘Bird Joy’ and Community in Tinicum
Philly Queer Birders on a bird watching walk, this time at Cobbs Creek. A group from Philadelphia’s queer community are optimizing bird watching opportunities at places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Cobbs Creek, and Tyler Arboretum, writes Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Former First Lady at Church Farm School Remembered as ‘the Epitome of Graciousness’
Shirley McKee Shreiner, a former First Lady at Church Farm School, is being remembered for her nurturing presence at the private school in Exton. Jenkintown native and Newtown Square resident Shirley McKee Shreiner, a beloved figure at Church Farm School in Exton, has died at 96, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Former City Councilman, Former Police Commissioner Talk Why Crime in Philadelphia Continues to Decrease
Philadelphia's crime and homicide rates are lower now than at this time last year, and former Philadelphia officials have ideas as to why. Many people who live in the suburbs have a level of nervousness coming into Philadelphia because of the stories they have seen, read, or heard about crime in the city.
Malvern’s Tague Davis, Son of Phillies Broadcaster Ben Davis, One of Area’s Top Baseball Prospects
Malvern Prep’s Tague Davis, the son of Phillies broadcaster Ben Davis, is one of the area’s top baseball prospects. Malvern Prep senior Tague Davis, the son of Phillies broadcaster Ben Davis, who spent seven seasons as a catcher in the big leagues, is one of the area’s top baseball prospects, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Green Lane Couple Transforms 90s Home into Screaming Goat Farm
Michael and Melissa Meacham turned an outdated 1990s home into a modern Green Lane farmhouse they named the Screaming Goat Farm. In the last two years, Green Lane’s Michael and Melissa Meacham turned an outdated 1990s home into a modern farmhouse they named the Screaming Goat Farm, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
We Run the World Girls Flag Football Tournament Returns to Montgomery County Aug. 10-11
Flag Football Life’s We Run the World Flag Football Championship is returning to The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken Aug. 10-11. Flag Football Life’s We Run the World Flag Football Championship is returning to The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken Aug. 10-11. The event will feature a record-breaking 197 female...
They were in cars, homes and Acme. Residents describe Thursday tornado in Delaware
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated with the National Weather Service's preliminary report released Saturday. Julie Hendrix had errands to run Thursday evening. She had taken her dog to...
WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday at Parx doing it his way
A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday in his own way — having a beer with fellow vets, chowing down on beef sliders, and slicing his birthday cake at Parx Casino in Bensalem. "It went fast," the U.S. Marine said, reflecting on his century of life. ...
New Doylestown Trail Section Enhances Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity
Doylestown Township is expanding its popular bike and hike trail network with a new mile-long section linking Burpee Road to 202. Doylestown Township is expanding its popular bike and hike trail network with a new mile-long section linking Burpee Road and Business Route 202 to existing trails near Doylestown Hospital, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown.
Valley Forge’s Tory Burch Turned Her Dream of Owning and Leading a Recognized Brand Into Reality
Valley Forge’s Tory Burch turned her dream of leading a recognized brand into a reality, becoming an inspiration to aspiring fashion.entrepreneurs. Valley Forge native Tory Burch turned her lifelong dream of owning and leading a recognized brand into a reality becoming an inspiration to aspiring fashion entrepreneurs, writes Kara Silk for Swatch by AMDA.
Mid-Atlantic Weather Alert: Expect Showers and Thunderstorms
Philadelphia, PA – The Mid-Atlantic region can expect generally quiet weather conditions through the weekend and into Monday. A weak disturbance could bring isolated showers or thunderstorms overnight to parts of eastern Maryland and Delaware. According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, temperatures will be mild, with highs reaching the mid-80s across most areas. Another weak system may produce scattered showers in the southern Poconos and northern New Jersey by Monday afternoon.
Here are Central Jersey's 2024-25 County Teachers of the Year
Four Central Jersey teachers received high marks from the New Jersey Department of Education in being named County Teachers of the Year" for 2024-25, joining fellow educators from each of the state’s 21 counties. "New Jersey’s public schools are considered the best in the nation because of our outstanding teachers, and this year’s 21 County Teachers of the Year exemplify that excellence," Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. "Exceptional educators are the key to ensuring that...
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