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As Delaware County develops a plan for its 213-acre Delco Woods park, officials have proposed using the existing buildings of the former Don Guanella school for mental health services. Council members debated the plan at a meeting Wednesday and dispelled rumors that the buildings could be used to house immigrants. The county acquired the sprawling…

Bobwhite quails used to live in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania. Biologists believe they disappeared in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Now, the state game commission has reintroduced 87 birds to the Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed new arena was reviewed Tuesday by the city’s Civic Design Review committee, which offers advisory recommendations on how developers can improve their projects. The committee described the $1.55 billion plan as ‘undercooked’ and said it needs improvements that will make it a world-class destination on East Market Street. Top Featured Tags:…

A man who robbed Mayfair Pizza at gunpoint last year, shooting two employees at the Northeast Philly shop, has been sentenced to spend nearly 14 years in prison. Kalab Bridges pleaded guilty in December to charges stemming from the incident at Mayfair Pizza, where the owner and several bystanders subdued him after the shooting. Top…

SEPTA is testing taller fare gates at 69th Street Transportation Center in hopes of preventing fare evasion. The glass gates are 7 feet, 8 inches tall and can hold back 90 pounds of pressure. They also are equipped with 3D imaging technology that detects people who try to trail paying customers through the turnstiles. Top…

A 16-year-old in Camden County will face upgraded charges of manslaughter after he allegedly punched a man in the head, causing him to strike his head on the ground and suffer injuries that claimed his life eight days later, prosecutors said. Oron “Carl” Beebe, 46, was found unresponsive at a parking lot where the March…

The Brandywine Valley SPCA rescued nearly 40 animals from a home in Coatesville, Chester County last week after a kitten with a severed front leg wrapped in duct tape was given to officers responding to reports of a stray dog. Some of the animals had untreated wounds, infected eyes or respiratory illnesses. They will be…

A fire broke out on the first floor of a rowhome on the 2900 block of Dennie Street in Nicetown on Tuesday night, officials said. A 60-year-old man was killed and several other people sought treatment at local hospitals for smoke inhalation and injuries. Officials said 12 people were in the house when the fire…

Cherelle Parker selected her nine school board nominees, including four existing members. If approved by council, they’ll start a four-year term on May 1. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Legalization of recreational marijuana could generate up to $41 million in the first year of sales and climb to $271 million by 2028, according to an analysis by the state Independent Fiscal Office. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed cannabis legalization as part of his budget address in February. With the exception of West Virginia, all…

Cruising down the highway with blasting music can be fun, but when suddenly, screeching brakes shatter the tranquility, life can turn upside down forever. Car accidents are more common than we all know about. In the US alone, car accidents have left millions struggling to recover from their injuries, and the most painful part is…

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. said a search warrant was served at his home by Atlantic County prosecutors last week was related to a “family matter” and did not involve corruption. He and his attorney declined to say whether the investigation is connected to the case against a high school principal who allegedly failed…

The wing of an American Airlines plane made contact with a parked plane next to it while leaving a gate at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday afternoon. The flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte was delayed by about four hours and an alternate plane was used to make the trip. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News…

A segment of I-95 North near the exit for the Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia is closed for several days so workers can repair a Conrail bridge that was struck Monday afternoon by a tractor-trailer carrying an oversized load. Atlantic City Rail Line service has been suspended between 30th Street Station and Cherry Hill, New…

Philadelphia’s street-sweeping program runs from April 1 to Nov. 1 in 2024 and includes 14 neighborhoods. In seven of them, more blocks are included this year. On some streets, residents will be required to move their cars to accommodate street cleaners. Each street in these neighborhoods is cleaned one day a week between Monday and…

On April Fools’ Day, a number of brands at the Jersey Shore decided to prank the public with a series of fake news announcements. Pau Hana, the floating tiki bar tour boat in Ocean City, revealed that it had entered a collaboration with Wawa to bring a roving store to the waters between Ocean City…

As the cyber landscape evolves with innovative technologies, so do the threats that limit its potential to many organizations worldwide. This is where robust defensive tools are growing in demand. Breach and attack simulation (BAS) tools have emerged as a proactive solution for organizations globally to simulate cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and fortify their security posture.…

A 65-year-old man was fatally struck by a car that ran a red light while he was crossing the street in Grays Ferry on Thursday night, Philadelphia police said. The hit-and-run occurred at 10 p.m. on the 2900 block of Grays Ferry Avenue. Police are searching for the driver responsible. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…

After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this week, ports in South Jersey and Philadelphia are preparing to take on diverted ships. But South Jersey Port Corporation’s Jonathan Atwood said he doesn’t expect long-term disruptions to the supply chain. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The primary election ballots used in New Jersey on June 4 will not be able to have the state’s unique ‘county line’ design that has long be criticized for giving favorable placement to candidates supported by party establishments, a federal judge ruled Friday. The ballot design was challenged in a lawsuit filed by Rep. Andy…

Penn’s Landing Park, the 11 1/2-acre public space in Philadelphia over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard on the Delaware River Waterfront, now has a proposed logo being reviewed by the city’s art commission. The park is in the early stages of construction with a targeted opening in 2029, according to PennDOT officials. Top Featured Tags: -…

Haverford Township issued a public notice Wednesday disclosing a data breach in its network that may have resulted in sensitive personal data being exposed. Personal information including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial account information and medical data may have been accessed without authorization, the township said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News…