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Philadelphia region enjoying the first dry weekend since Memorial Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This weekend is the first without rainy weather this summer for the Philadelphia area.It's hard to believe, but each of the past nine weekends have featured everything from a light shower to severe storms. The last time we enjoyed a fully dry weekend was May 25-26, which was the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. By the way, it rained on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Along with our dry weekend, we will also have sunshine and seasonable temperatures, with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Perhaps the best news of all is the much lower...
Historic Mill at Anselma Celebrates Waterwheel Restoration
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Mill at Anselma held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to mark the completion of its waterwheel restoration. This achievement was made possible through the support of donors, volunteers, and restoration experts from Martin Dustless Blasting, The Carboline Company, and James Hudson Painting. The restoration is a pivotal step in preparing for the America’s 250th celebration.
Delaware County Community College Nursing Student Awarded $5K Dunkin’ Scholarship
Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester (R) with DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester, a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has won a 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. She is one of 20 students selected from over 1,260 applicants to receive...
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
History's Headlines: Death rides the rails
Christmas 1901, the first of the new 20th century, promised to be a special one in Allentown. The air had been cold and the snow plentiful. Horse drawn sleighs were everywhere. Folks who had been over to South Bethlehem were still talking about getting a glimpse of the troika sleigh from Russia that Bethlehem Iron Company bigwig Robert Sayre had brought back from his recent business trip there. The local churches promised special services and the Morning Call was noting that the number of pageants were the best that had been seen in years.
Shift Changes Put More Chester Patrols on the Streets This Summer
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky and Major Katrina Blackwell. Chester is solving a shortage of street patrol officers this summer by making significant changes to its daily staffing to get more police officers on the street, according to a recent Chester Police Department release. Officers are now working 12-hours shifts,...
AD Kraft: Rev Share With Athletes 'Huge Advantage' For Penn State
Athletic director Pat Kraft says Penn State will participate in revenue sharing with its athletes at the highest possible level. He also explains why scholarship limits are effectively going away and how that will impact PSU.
Ambler Home Built by Edward Smith of Smith Barney Now Selling for $2.895M
An Ambler mansion built by Edward Smith of Smith Barney has been reduced in price once again in the hopes of finally finding its new owner, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 12,299-square-foot home at 1336 Gypsy Hill Road has been listed several times in recent years,...
Here's what you missed in photos and videos this week in Bucks County
Visual journalist Daniella Heminghaus was out in Bucks County this week, capturing everything from reactions to the month's historic political happenings to fan excitement meeting players from the Phillies. Check out her photo galleries and videos to catch up. ...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Pennsylvania Weather: Cool Nights and Hot Days Expected
Philadelphia, PA – A relatively cool night is forecast for Pennsylvania, with temperatures dropping to the low to mid-60s, providing some relief from the summer heat. This brief respite will be followed by a significant warm-up as the weekend progresses, with highs expected to reach 90°F by Sunday.
Verdafresh Joins U.S. Plastics Pact to Advance Circular Economy
WAYNE, PA — Verdafresh™ has become a member of the U.S. Plastics Pact, a consortium dedicated to creating a circular economy for plastics. The U.S. Plastics Pact aims to eliminate unnecessary plastics, ensure the recyclability or compostability of needed plastics, and circulate all used plastics to keep them within the economy and out of the environment.
Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigns for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro headlined a rally for presidential candidate Kamala Harris and will hold additional campaign events in the coming days. Shapiro is under consideration to become Harris' running mate. Shapiro spoke Friday morning at an event organized by the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council. "She is a...
Big eighth inning fuels Pa. victory over Maryland at Big 26 Baseball Classic
Thanks to a four-run burst in the eighth inning, Pennsylvania kickstarted the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic Friday with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. At FNB Field, Pa. trailed 3-0 through five complete innings before inching within 3-2 with single runs in the sixth and seventh frames. Chris Schaller tagged a solo home run in the seventh.
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NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Celebrity app ‘Cameo’ settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — A popular app that allows people to get custom videos from celebrities and other figures has settled a lawsuit with 30 states over issues with paid endorsements, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Baron Inc., which owns and operates the celebrity app Cameo, agreed to settle with Pennsylvania and 29 other states that joined […]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
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