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‘Shift the paradigm’: An exhibition at Philly’s Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Sculptor Jose Lemus was 11 years old when his mother got deported, and his family was left fractured. He transferred that pain and trauma into a sculpture depicting...
Philadelphia man among 2 killed in plane crash near site of air show in Wisconsin
A Philadelphia man and a man from New York have been preliminarily identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near the site of an airshow in eastern Wisconsin.The bodies of Sean Tommervik, 37, of Philadelphia, and James G. Sullivan, 32, of Brooklyn, were found Monday in the wreckage in a farm field, the Winnebago County sheriff's office said Wednesday in a release."Official medical examiner confirmation will take additional time," the sheriff's office said. "However, after the initial investigation, there is no reason to believe the occupants were anyone other than Mr. Tommervik and Mr. Sullivan."They were the only people aboard the Lancair Super ES which was owned by Tommervik. First responders found the plane fully engulfed in flames in the field in the town of Nekimi. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.The plane crashed about 2 miles south of the site of the EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh's Wittman Regional Airport. Monday was the first day of the 71st AirVenture, a weeklong event scheduled to include military aircraft demonstrations and forums with combat pilots, aircraft designers and NASA astronauts, the Oshkosh Northwestern reported.
Wells Fargo will drop their name from the South Philadelphia arena
The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia will soon need a new name. Wells Fargo has decided not to renew its naming rights deal when it expires next year. A company spokesperson said Wells Fargo regularly reviews sponsorship strategies and it made the business decision not to renew the deal for the naming rights. The […]
Media Evolution: How Philadelphia-Area Businesses Are Leveraging Paid Media to Stay Ahead
Philadelphia’s media and advertising landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, opening up innovative ways for local businesses to shape and share their stories. As earned media channels become increasingly crowded and unpredictable, savvy companies are leveraging paid media strategies to amplify their voice and forge deeper connections with their target audience.
Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic...
DA Larry Krasner to announce new developments in cyclist’s death
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will announce new developments from a deadly cyclist crash last week. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that investigators received the toxicology report of the 68-year-old driver who hit and killed Barbara Friedes, a medical resident from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. On July 17th, she was hit by a speeding vehicle […]
Police name 16-year-old victim killed in Oxford Circle
Police released the identity of the 16-year-old victim who was shot “execution style” in Oxford Circle. Philadelphia Police report Jamil Wyatt was walking through a rear driveway to a store along Van Kirk Street around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon when three people began chasing him and fired dozens of shots at him. When Wyatt fell […]
Gardner, Andersen, Nikazy Among Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall Of Fame Honorees.
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame and Person of the Year honorees, which include a trio of veteran broadcasters from news, sports, and classic rock radio. Among the honorees is 47-year air personality Andre Gardner, currently in his 23rd year as afternoon host on...
PABC announces winner of $250,000 investment
A promising biotech startup from Philadelphia was chosen from among three stellar companies presenting at the 10th annual Entrepreneur Spotlight July 18, at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) as winner of the highly competitive event. Powered by the Hatch BioFund, the PABC’s 10th Annual Entrepreneur Spotlight featured the event’s first...
Vehicle Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County Recovered in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where a stolen vehicle from Schuylkill County was recovered in Philadelphia. According to Troopers, in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 21st, 2024, a Honda Ridgeline pickup truck, that was parked on Water Street in New Philadelphia was stolen.
Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment under Dean Mark Wolff
When Mark Wolff assumed the deanship of Penn’s School of Dental Medicine in July 2018, then-Penn President Amy Gutmann expressed her confidence that he would “bring this storied school to even greater heights.”. Stepping into his new role at Penn after a yearslong career at New York University’s...
Lehigh Valley DI athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia."Attitude, character, as well as effort," Gabe Knowles, a tennis coach at Legacy Youth Tennis, said. "All of those aspects will control how you do in life."These are the lessons Knowles strives to instill in the young athletes he coaches at Legacy Youth Tennis — a program dedicated to making the sport more inclusive and accessible to kids in Philly."There's a lot of athletes in Philadelphia, but when they pick up a...
Pew awards grants for senior housing, mental health, legal services
The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced three multiyear grants totaling $4 million to Philadelphia-area nonprofits working to improve the lives of the city’s older residents. A five-year, $2.5 million grant to Pathways to Housing PA will bolster efforts to increase affordable housing for aging members of the community who...
Muggy and cloudy again today in Philadelphia, spotty storms possible
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a muggy and wet day Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening as a front pushes through.Depending on where the storms line up, pockets will receive 1-2 inches of rain, while others will receive very little. While showers and storms are possible, the threat of severe weather has diminished. The biggest threats with any storm that develops will be heavy rain and flash flooding. The best chance for showers and storms will be east and south of Philadelphia, but we can't rule out a stray shower...
Family gathers to remember father killed in hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Frankford section
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tears rolled down Briannie Miranda's face as she remembered what she loved the most about her father, Christian Miranda, who she says was killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday morning along Aramingo Avenue."He was a goofball. I think one thing we all remember about him is his laugh. He was crazy. He was energetic," Briannie Miranda said.She said her family is heartbroken at the loss and they're doing their best to get through the toughest of times as a family."I think we are doing our best to lean on each other as best as we can and...
Brandeis Center sues U.S. Department of Education over dismissal of Penn antisemitism complaint
The Brandeis Center, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the rights of Jewish people, has sued the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for dismissing a complaint filed in November alleging that Penn fostered a hostile environment for Jewish students and failed to address repeated incidents of antisemitism.
Shocking video of car slamming into South Philly cheesesteak shop
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - "Saturday morning, I wake up and I get a text from my manager to check this video out," said Edward Brennan. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw surveillance video from his business, Shank’s Original Philly Cheesesteak, on South Columbus Boulevard, in South Philly. "I...
‘Deeply personal decision’: Calls for Harris to pick Pa. Gov. Shapiro as running mate swell, as he stays silent
President Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race amid mounting pressure from Democrats and worrisome polling. Biden wants to pass the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work. Lawmakers from Philly and Delaware praised Biden’s decision, saying the move put “our nation before himself”...
Fake contractor paid thousands, did no work, prosecutor says
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (Gloucester) — A man who police say portrayed himself as a licensed contractor was charged after being paid thousands of dollars for work that was never done for an elderly individual. Acting Gloucester County Prosecutor Elizabeth Vogelsong-Parvin said Christopher Fuscellaro of Mantua Township contracted for work between...
Big weather transition for NJ Thursday: From steamy to beautiful
As promised, this has been an unsettled week of weather so far. Occasional downpours and thunderstorms. And uncomfortably thick humidity. At least it's not hot. A big change is coming, fueled by a cold front that will slide through New Jersey late Thursday night. That means we have one more day of somewhat stormy and somewhat steamy conditions. Followed by a drop in humidity.
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