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Thunderstorms and downpours to create flash flooding problems
Thunderstorms and downpours will create flash flooding problems today and some severe weather.
3 years ago
Delaware scooter shop owner hopes to support the scooter community with expanded opportunities
Blending BMX and skateboarding techniques, scootering is a lesser-known action sport that’s gaining popularity at Newport Skatepark in Delaware.
3 years ago
The five grantees aim to increase their organization’s workforce, improve accessibility of mental health services, and build new locations.
3 years ago
The Battery in Fishtown is getting a 62-unit boutique hotel
The new Fishtown hotel known as Riversuites is expected to open by the end of the year.
3 years ago
Over 170 pets recovered from Pennsylvania home after being found in unsanitary conditions
Over 100 dogs, 2 chickens, 2 peacocks, 12 cats, 2 guinea pigs, 1 dove, 3 finches, 1 parakeet, and 4 rabbits were at the home.
3 years ago
Students in shortchanged Pennsylvania school districts plug away while lawmakers dither over funding
By pursuing funding equity in court, financially challenged Pennsylvania districts are following a well-traveled school reform path.
3 years ago
Authorities say escaped homicide suspect may be getting desperate living in wilderness
A homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from jail last week continues to evade capture.
3 years ago
Philadelphia police officer dies after being found unresponsive in patrol car
The discovery was made around 9 p.m. on the 1800 block of South Columbus Boulevard.
3 years ago
Camden rolls out new on-demand public transport shuttle vans citywide
In a city where nearly half of renters don’t own personal vehicles, Camden leaders are hoping to close the social equity gap in transportation.
3 years ago
Valley Forge to host the YMCA National Championship in 2024
Three Montgomery County YMCA gyms will run the event together. They expect about 1,700 athletes plus their families to attend.
3 years ago
Philly musician Yeho Bostick to be remembered at Ardmore Music Hall
Bostick succumbed to cancer two weeks ago. His charisma and musicianship touched a wide swath of Philly’s music scene.
3 years ago
No more plastic utensils at the King of Prussia Mall: Upper Merion bans single-use plastic
Lower Merion and Upper Moreland also banned plastic bags this summer.
3 years ago
New scorecard gives a ‘C’ to N.J. lawmakers on racial equity issues
Lawmakers were judged on their voting records and bill sponsorship across several pillars, including economic issues, housing, criminal justice, and more.
3 years ago
Listen 0:54Philadelphia leaders announced plans to build on 988 services and expand behavioral health crisis options throughout the city in the coming years.
3 years ago
Now hiring: Hundreds of job seekers flood School District of Philadelphia job fair
The district is hoping to fill 1,000 vacancies before the start of the new school year.
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