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Update: Montgomery and Philadelphia counties under a flash flood warning early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning at 1:18 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 4:15 p.m. for Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. "At 1:18 p.m., local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring on Route 38 in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, and on the Schuylkill Expressway near the Manayunk exit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania," says the weather service. "Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low-lying areas."
Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) -- Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the eastern and northeastern portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Officials spoke more about the upcoming switch to "open road tolling" on July 24.The cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls eliminates the need for separate toll lanes and booths. All you'll need to do is drive under a collecting gantry and have your EZ Pass mounted if you pay that way."You don't have to do anything different, your tolls will still be collected, sent to you in mail if you're toll-by-plate or deducted from your EZ Pass account," said Craig Shuey, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's chief operating officer. The commission says the new approach will help keep traffic moving — and make the highway safer.Open road tolling will take effect on Jan. 5, 2025 on all parts of the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension.PennDOT wants you to make sure you mount your EZ Pass tag in your vehicle and have all your information including your vehicle and credit card updated.Toll booths for the remainder of the PA Turnpike, from Reading and westward, will be eliminated in 2027.
Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects
Schools that want to install solar panels can soon apply for help under a new state program. The law creating the Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money. Once the agency opens the application process,...
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Pennsylvania natural gas, energy companies close $5.4B merger deal
Pittsburgh-based independent natural gas production company EQT Corp. has closed on its deal to buy back Mountain Valley Pipeline operator Equitrans Midstream Corp. in an all-stock deal worth $5.4 billion. “We are excited to complete this highly strategic transaction significantly ahead of our original timeline and welcome both Equitrans employees and shareholders to EQT,” said […] The post Pennsylvania natural gas, energy companies close $5.4B merger deal appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
'Express Mode' rolls out on iPhone, Apple Watch for SEPTA riders
SEPTA just rolled out an easy and safe way to pay for a ride throughout the Philadelphia area."Express Mode" is now an option on the iPhone or Apple Watch.With Express Mode enabled for debit or credit cards, riders don't need to unlock their iPhone or Apple Watch, or open apps to pay and ride.ALSO SEE: SEPTA Board approves first-ever comprehensive bus network redesignThey are now able to just hold their Apple device near a reader to use Apple Pay.Express Mode is available on buses, trolleys, the Broad Street Line, the Market-Frankford Line and the Norristown High-Speed Line.For more information, visit the SEPTA website.
Dozens of drivers go from the pump to the auto shop after fueling up with contaminated gas at Bucks County Wawa
A number of drivers who recently filled up at a Wawa in Bucks County suffered some pain at the pump — not from high prices, but from bad gasoline. Drivers who had to take their cars to the auto shop can file a claim.
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Finding invasive species, going for Olympic gold, anglers suspended and finding otters
When you walk through the woods and field lots, it’s easy to assume the plants we see are to be there, that they belong in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, there are invasive plants, animals and fish that do cause trouble for the environment and need to be managed. In an effort to document some of...
Chad Taylor Quintet at Solar Myth
Chad Taylor is a "first call" drummer who is also a composer, band leader, jazz historian and scholar who was recently appointed to lead the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Studies Program. He came up in Chicago as a founding member of Jazz Underground, and worked in the Chicago jazz scene with the likes of trumpeter Rob Mazurek and saxophonist Fred Anderson. In the New Millennium, he has been active and in demand for gigs in New York, Philadelphia, and many other locales and has formed his own groups. He has created several fine recordings as a leader, most recently, The Chad Taylor Trio, The Daily Biological (Cuneiform, 2020) and The Chad Taylor Trio, The Reel (Astral Spirits, 2022.)
Reports: Eskin Eyes Return To Philly’s SportsRadio 94.
Multiple media reports out of Philadelphia say Howard Eskin is set to make his return to SportsRadio 94WIP on Saturday morning, marking his first appearance since allegations surfaced about an unwanted advance that he allegedly made toward an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park. Eskin, who hosts a show from...
Vitable Raises $16M Series A to Expand Affordable Healthcare Access
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Vitable announced it has secured $16 million in Series A funding led by Cherryrock Capital, with contributions from Citi Impact Fund, First Round Capital, Newark Venture Partners, Commerce Ventures, and Y Combinator. This latest round brings Vitable’s total venture capital raised since its 2020 inception to over $25 million.
Pa. Girl Scouts council fires counselors over using camper’s pronouns
One of the largest Girl Scouts councils in Pennsylvania has fired four camp counselors at a popular overnight summer camp after they addressed a camper in the child’s choice of pronouns. Officials from the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania on Tuesday confirmed to PennLive that they fired...
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