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Lincoln University has received a $20 million donation from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, the school announced on Tuesday. It is the largest gift by a single donor in the school’s 167-year history. The former wife of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos also gave a financial gift to the United Way of Greater Philadelphia…

A New Jersey bill that could set up the legal recreational marijuana industry in the state in the new year made progress through the state legislation system Monday. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Deliveries of Pfizer’s recently-approved COVID-19 vaccine could be delayed due to the snow storm set to hit the Philadelphia region and the rest of the Northeast on Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia and the surrounding region is forecasted to get measurable snowfall on Wednesday. A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Southeastern Pennsylvania. Total snow accumulations across the region could be in excess of 12 inches, and wind speeds could be as high as 35 MPH. Top Featured Tags: -…

Philadelphia’s free internet services program, PHLConnectED, is now available to English language learners and special education students. Families of students who participate in public benefit programs and meet certain income qualifications are eligible now too. The program provides wired broadband internet service or a high-speed mobile hotspot. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release…

Philadelphia and the surrounding region will get measurable snowfall this week from at least one of the two winter storms moving through the region. A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey. Monday’s storm could produce light accumulation followed by heavier snow on Wednesday. Top…

Three Camden County establishments and an Atlantic City bar could have their liquor licenses temporarily suspended for violating New Jersey’s coronavirus protocols on indoor dining service. The four South Jersey establishments are among a statewide group of 10 bars and restaurants that are facing charges from Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic…

Philly residents experiencing homelessness who have been staying at the city’s temporary coronavirus safety locations will now be required to find long-term housing by the end of the month. The city’s Office of Homeless Services has begun moving residents out of its COVID-19 prevention spaces to permanent housing locations because federal stimulus money from the…

Jose Canales allegedly punched a Fattys restaurant manager and threw a knife at staffers because he was denied service for not wearing a face mask – a violation of New Jersey’s COVID-19 orders. He is facing various assault charges, Morristown police said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Suspect Brandon Petersen, was arrested Monday for allegedly stabbing to death Michele Carkhuff on Sunday in Hunterdon, NJ, at the home of former U.S. Sen. Robert Torricelli. Petersen is being held in Pennsylvania, where he faces first degree murder and other charges. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has tested negative for the COVID-19 twice since the positive result he announced earlier this week, the governor said Friday. Wolf has been asymptomatic. First lady Frances Wolf tested negative this week; she has not produced a positive test. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia City Council unanimously approved extending the Eviction Diversion Program into 2021 at its meeting Thursday morning, meaning that hundreds of Philadelphians could avoid evictions during the pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philly-area viewers may be able to see the Geminid meteor shower at its peak early Monday morning around 2 a.m., as long as clouds and fog coming from a storm expected to hit next week doesn’t get in the way. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Jose Canales allegedly punched a Fattys restaurant manager and threw a knife at staffers because he was denied service for not wearing a face mask – a violation of New Jersey’s COVID-19 orders. He is facing various assault charges, Morristown police said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Hassan Elliott and three other men who allegedly killed Philly police officer James O’Connor now face federal murder charges – in addition to those brought by D.A. Larry Krasner. U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain claims Krasner’s bail reform policies enabled Elliott to kill O’Connor. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Pennsylvania implemented a new wave of coronavirus restrictions Thursday afternoon, halting indoor dinning at restaurants and bars, closing gyms and suspending extracurricular activities at schools, among other mitigations steps to stop the a dangerous surge of COVID-19. These new restrictions are in effect Saturday, Dec. 12 until Monday, Jan, 4, 2021. Top Featured Tags: -…

The Northern Lights may be visible in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Dec. 10, as a result of a geomagnetic storm that will extend the range of the aurora borealis further south than usual. The aurora forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks shows that stargazers may be able spot auroral activity into Pennsylvania on Thursday night.…

SEPTA is closing 14 Regional Rail ticket offices for 10 weeks starting Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 due to budget problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on ridership. Bathrooms and waiting rooms at the stations will be closed, but train service will continue. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Tolls on the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry bridges will remain $5 in 2021 after the Delaware River Port Authority opted to postpone plans to raise tolls in 2021. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Immaculate Conception Church in Northern Liberties and St. Cyril of Alexandria Church in East Lansdowne are closing, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said Sunday. Each is about 100 years old and had merged with neighboring parishes and become worship sites in the last decade. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

President Donald Trump asked the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Bryan Cutler twice in the past week to help reverse Joe Biden’s in the state — another attempt by the current president to undermine the 2020 election results. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The Supreme Court denied Pennsylvania Republicans’ request to overturn the state’s election results on Tuesday. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service