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Peter Kosciewicz promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at WPSG
COATESVILLE, Pa. — Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) dba TheFireStore is delighted to announce the promotion of Peter Kosciewicz to the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Peter joined WPSG in October 2008 as Chief Marketing Officer and has been a cornerstone of WPSG’s leadership team for over 15 years, driving significant growth and success in our e-commerce sales and marketing efforts.
Police searching for gunmen in deadly West Philly mass shooting
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel will update the investigation into this weekend's deadly mass shooting in West Philadelphia.Nine people were shot, killing three of them.Police are currently searching for several gunmen, as multiple shooters opened fire."It appears that there were multiple shooters, but it's unclear at this time how many. We have counted at least 25 to 30 spent shell casings at this time," said Inspector D.F. Pace with Philadelphia police.The violence erupted just after 2 a.m. on Sunday in the 1200 block of North Alden Street.Investigators say a fight broke out during a gathering of more than 100 people.The victims killed are men, ages 23, 29 and 33 years old.The surviving victims are said to be stable with gunshot wounds to their arms and legs.A gun was found at the scene but no suspects are in custody.Police are asking for tips in solving the case.
State Police: West Chester man was driving under the influence when he crashed into horse and buggy
PARADISE, Pa. — A Chester County man has been charged with DUI and related offenses after a crash involving a horse and buggy in Lancaster County on Sunday. James Walkergoutal, 27, of West Chester, was driving his Toyota Prius on Lincoln Highway East at 4:16 p.m. when the vehicle crashed into the back end of a horse and buggy carrying eight people, including a 5-year-old child, according to State Police.
What Ever Happened To Don Pablo’s? A Lubbock Original
Growing up our family would typically go out to each on Friday and Saturday nights unless a school event got in the way. My parents, even to this day, seemed to have a rotation of restaurants that they really enjoyed that we would go to. For, at least a couple of years, an old Mexican food restaurant called Don Pablo's was one of those restaurants.
Blink-182 ‘One More Time’ tour: Where to buy cheapest tickets for July 26 show
Blink-182 will bring its “One More Time” tour to Pa. this week. The band will perform on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. “One More Time,” the band’s ninth studio album was released in October 2023. The reunion tour marks the return of guitarist Tom DeLonge who had left the band in 2015. He joins Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker.
'Once Upon a Nation' Storytelling Benches Reveal Untold History of Philadelphia
'Once Upon a Nation' storytelling benches will transport you back in time.Cari Feiler Bender, spokesperson for Historic Philadelphia, Inc., says that visiting the benches helps people navigate the rich history of the city, but it's done through "a person who can engage you in the story."Reed M. Green is a storyteller located at the bench in Signer's Garden.One of the stories he tells is about the Revolutionary War, and events that happened right where visitors are sitting."And you get that goosebump moment of saying, 'Wait, that happened right here,'" says Bender.The program, created by Historic Philadelphia, Inc., is celebrating its...
James Walkergoutal Drunkenly Rear Ends Amish Horse-Buggy:PSP
James Leo Walkergoutal, 27 of West Chester, was found "under the influence of alcohol and drugs" when he rear-ended the horse and buggy, Pennsylvania State Police Lancaster Trooper James Grothey wrote in the release. Walkgoutal had been driving his Toyota Prius east on Lincoln High East/US Route 30 when he...
Missing Person: 23-year-old last seen in Fort Washington on July 19
Paul James Asman, 23, went missing on July Friday, 19 in Fort Washington. He was last seen near 321 Morris Road where he entered the woods along the Wissahickon Creek. Asman is described as 6’8″, 250 pounds, brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Patrol Vehicle Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Philadelphia PD
The crash happened in the 18th District, at 57th Street and Larchwood Avenue at 6:09 a.m., as stated in the release. The officer was not injured, but the driver of the private vehicle was taken by Medic 9 to Jefferson Hospital for evaluation. The scene is being held. CID is...
‘This was a gun battle': Argument at West Philly block party led to mass shooting, city officials say
Three men were killed -- and another six people were injured -- when, police said, unidentified gunmen opened fire during a party where over 100 people were in attendance in West Philadelphia on Sunday. City officials, on Monday, said the shooting happened when an argument at a block party --...
Rethinking waste, one art project at a time
Pomerantz (second from right) instructs her MATTERS class during a trip to the Philadelphian demolition waste management site RAIR. [Credit: Courtesy of Alina Wang]. Paper landfills, demolished concrete stoops and abandoned construction sites are unlikely places to discover art materials — unless you have as keen an eye as Kaitlin Pomerantz, who knows how to find the beauty and history in what’s been overlooked or tossed aside. She’s just as adept at reconstructing the histories these waste materials contain.
Former Phillie Whit Merrifield Signs with Atlanta Braves
With the second half underway the Atlanta Braves made a move to try to improve the team ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. Atlanta added former Phillies utilityman Whit Merrifield, who struggled in half a season with the Phillies, hitting just .199 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 53 games with Philadelphia.
Tyler Phillips threw six shutout innings as the Philadelphia Phillies prevented a sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates
Rookie Tyler Phillips allowed four hits over six innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies avoid a sweep with a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Phillips, who improved to 2-0, struck out three batters and walked one. This was his third appearance and second start since moving up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 5.
Upper Macungie truck terminal expansion up for final approval
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A truck terminal in the township soon may expand. The Upper Macungie Planning Commission last week unanimously recommended final approval for a plan to expand XPO Logistics, a freight transportation company. XPO Logistics is at 7649 Penn Drive, near Allentown KinderCare day care center...
Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The Energy Department awarded $208 million to Volvo Technology of America to help fast-track the production of heavy-duty electric trucks and related powertrain components. The funding will assist Volvo Group’s Lehigh Valley Operations truck assembly site in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where it produces Mack trucks, and its New River Valley truck location in Dublin, Virginia, Volvo’s largest truck manufacturing plant in the world.
JOSE’S TOO SHAKY, PHILS SHOULD TRADE FOR CLOSER TANNER SCOTT!
Phillies closer Jose Alvarado gave a very shaky performance against the Pirates Saturday, giving up the lead in the 9th inning of a loss. So it’s natural that questions are getting more intense about acquiring another stopper before the trade deadline July 30th. Marlins closer Tanner Scott has been...
Chesterbrook’s Aclaris Therapeutics Enters $31.5 Million Royalty, Milestone Payments Deal
Chesterbrook-based Aclaris Therapeutics has agreed to sell $31.5 million of its future Eli Lilly and Co. royalty and milestone payments. Chesterbrook-based Aclaris Therapeutics has agreed to sell $31.5 million of its future Eli Lilly and Co. royalty and milestone payments to a Canadian pension plan, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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