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Airbnb named Philadelphia as one of the top trending destinations for Labor Day weekend globally, citing the Made in America festival as a big draw for travelers. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The Philadelphia Police Department is bolstering its police presence through Labor Day weekend in the city in an effort to decrease gun violence on the historically crime-ridden weekend in the city. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Developers have proposed a six-story, mixed use building at Third St. and Girard Ave. in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia. The project would fill in the lot left vacant by the closure of J.T. Riley Lumber Co. and is one of several projects intended to add density and commercial offerings to the corridor. Top…

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney defended the city’s decision to allow the Made in America festival to continue as scheduled this Labor Day weekend despite historic levels of flooding caused by Ida, saying Friday that the two-day concert is an opportunity for Philly to “have some fun.” The storm did delay some construction on the stage…

Eagles broadcaster Rickie Ricardo rescued the iconic Yankees radio play-by-play man John Sterling from his car in North Jersey on Wednesday night as Hurricane Ida brought heavy rainfall and widespread flooding to the region. The rescue took place after Ricardo and Sterling each called the Yankees-Angels game from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. Top Featured…

Four juveniles were arrested for allegedly starting the fire that destroyed St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Northeast Philly in May. The four juveniles face a mixture of arson, conspiracy and burglary charges for the two-alarm blaze that forced the historic house structure in Tacony to be demolished. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News…

Philadelphia’s public schools will hold classes virtually on Friday as parts of the city continue to cleanup from the damaging storms and flooding. Road conditions from the remnants of Hurricane Ida are not expected to significantly improve by Friday, which School District of Philadelphia officials said led to the decision to conduct classes online. The…

The remnants of Hurricane Ida left extensive damage and widespread flooding across the Philadelphia suburbs as officials in Montgomery, Chester, Bucks and Delaware counties assessed the toll of the powerful storm. The National Weather services is investigating multiple reported tornadoes and state officials said at least 1,000 water rescue events have been recorded in the…

A series of tornadoes touched town Wednesday night in Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey amid the chaotic weather and flooding brought on by Ida’s remnants. The tornado that ripped through Mullica Hill in Gloucester County, New Jersey, on Wednesday evening severely damaged homes, blew out windows and removed roofs. In Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service…

Ocean Casino Resort filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court in Camden against Live! Casino & Hotel, accusing the brand-new South Philly entertainment venue of having engaged in “infringement and unfair competition” by using a similar advertising campaign this year without the Atlantic City casino and hotel’s approval. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press…

The remnants of Hurricane Ida are expected to bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding and severe weather to the Philadelphia area and the Mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service warns excessive rain totaling between two and six inches could hit parts of southeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley, which have been hit…

Hayes D. Horner, Jr., 67, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme in which he attempted to obtain more than $400,000 in COVID-19 relief funds through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, federal prosecutors said. Horner, who owns a towing company in Columbia County, allegedly worked with co-conspirators and was able to…

Lightning struck an Ocean County beach Monday afternoon, killing a lifeguard and injuring seven others at the Island Beach Park in the South Seaside Park section of Berkeley Township, according to authorities. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Sharon Jones, 44, of Philadelphia, is charged with multiple offenses for allegedly buying 19 guns in Warminster, Bucks County with the intent of reselling them for profit, federal prosecutors announced. The alleged straw-purchasing scheme was carried out in a series of six transactions and involved handguns from multiple manufacturers, investigators said. Top Featured Tags: -…

A 54-foot male fin whale was found washed ashore on the Barnegat Light beach in Long Beach Island Sunday morning. An examination of the dead mammal found a large impact on its right side that was likely caused by being struck by a ship several days ago, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News…

Hundreds of Afghan evacuees arrived at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend, fleeing violence that erupted after the Taliban took over Kabul. With more flights expected to land in the coming week, the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps is looking for more interpreters who speak Dari, Pashto, Urdu and Farsi. The Nationalities Services Center and HIAS…

Wawa customers who used their debit or credit cards at any Wawa store or fuel pump between March 4, 2019 and Dec. 12, 2019 are now eligible to file a claim as part of a settlement over the convenience store chain’s massive data breach. Claims must be filed either online or through the mail by…

A women at Six Flags Great Adventure was injured on Aug. 29 after she entered a restricted area of the theme park and slipped on a rooftop, a spokesperson said. The woman was taken to a local hospital in Jackson Township with a leg injury. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Matthew Mindler, a former child actor known for his role as River in “Our Idiot Brother,” was found dead at age 19 Saturday in. Manor Township near Millersville University. A Hellertown native, Mindler was a first-year student at the university and was last seen leaving campus Aug. 24. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office is investigating…

The 10th Made in America festival in Philadelphia will take place on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-5, with headlining performances from Justin Bieber, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat. The city and event producer Roc Nation have developed a series of road closures, safety restrictions, COVID-19 policies and other guidelines for those who…

A 37-year-old man was beaten to death with a rock on Thursday in North Philadelphia, according to police. The man was found dead in the area of North Mascher and West Ontario streets, not far from Cramp Elementary School. Neighbors told 6ABC that the man was caught stealing from a homeowner on Waterloo Street before…

SEPTA is adding more services across the system next week that were previously suspended at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly bringing back its service to pre-pandemic levels. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service