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Democratic candidate Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will square-off in the first debate of the 2020 presidential race at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The debate will take place in the battleground state of Ohio and is scheduled to last about 90 minutes. FOX News anchor Chris Wallace was chosen by the nonpartisan…

Giselle Torres was safely recovered in New York City, the Pennsylvania State Police said Friday night. An Amber Alert had been issued on Sept. 25 for 7-year-old Torres, who police say was abducted from Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Authorities searching for her father, Juan Pablo Torres, 41. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution…

A thick fog rolled through Philadelphia on Friday morning, creating a stunning scene as a bank swept across the Center City skyline. A time-lapse video from 6ABC’s Chopper 6 shows the impressive view. This weekend’s weather forecast calls for patches of rain and sunshine. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia announced another $20 million round of grant funding for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The new funds will be distributed with priority for past applicants who never received funding and those located in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Republicans in the Pennsylvania House failed to overturn Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of a bill that would have given school districts control over their schools’ scholastic sports decisions, including how many spectators to allow at high school sporting events. The House vote on Wednesday did not get support from two-thirds of members, which is necessary…

As the spotted lanternfly invasion threatens Pennsylvania’s economy and disturbs environments, Penn State entomologist Anne Johnson is studying how various natural predators, from birds to other insects, may be encouraged to assist managing populations. Her research is focused on toxin sequestration in spotted lanternflies and how these chemicals may be linked to their favorite meal,…

The Temple Association of University Professionals is demanding classes be held online during the spring semester. The faculty union cites a forecast predicting COVID-19 deaths will increase to 415,000 by 2021, claiming it would be irresponsible to bring students back for in-person instruction. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the nation’s leading infectious disease experts, commended New Jersey’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in a Facebook Live chat with Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday morning. The state’s ability to drive down a number of public health metrics, including the coronavirus infection rate, has put New Jersey in a good…

Lincoln Financial Field is now one of just five NFL stadiums to receive GBAC accreditation, which certifies safety protocols and standards for cleaning and disinfection. Philadelphia has not indicated whether it will lift restrictions that currently prevent the Eagles from allowing fans to attend home games. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution…

A 28-year-old man was stabbed in the area of Philadelphia’s homeless encampment protest on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept. 22, 2020. The victim was listed in critical condition. City officials say they continue to seek a peaceful resolution of the encampments, which defied orders to leave on Sept. 9. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…

Scent detection dogs could be used to identify spotted lanternfly egg masses and have them properly destroyed before they become fully-formed adults, according to a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Philadelphia will launch the PHLPickUp app on Oct. 1, giving residents an interactive tool to track and monitor trash and recycling pickup in real-time. Collection services have been delayed for much of 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused increased residential tonnage and worker absenteeism. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News…

Three Philadelphia-based businesses — The Graham Company, McCormick Taylor, Inc. and Urban Engineers — made the 2020 list of the top 100 places to work in Pennsylvania. The list was chosen through a collaboration between the non-profit Team Pennsylvania, the Central Penn Business Journal and the state Department of Community and Economic Development. Top Featured Tags: -…

Pennsylvania lawmakers are seeking to override a veto by Gov. Tom Wolf to give school districts full authority to make decisions about sporting events, including whether to permit spectators. Wolf, a Democrat, said the state must maintain the authority to limit exposure to COVID-19. The Republican-controlled legislature passed the bill with veto-proof majorities. Top Featured…

The Pennsylvania Lottery has received numerous reports of a Mega Millions scam that appears to originate from Jamaica. The scammer seeks payments of fake taxes in order to release prizes that are never sent to the supposed winners. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman urged state lawmakers to legalize marijuana before the the economic benefits are reaped by New Jersey, which will vote in a referendum on Nov. 3. Gov. Tom Wolf has ramped up efforts to boost the economy with legal marijuana to help Pennsylvania’s recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Top Featured Tags:…

President Donald Trump fielded questions from undecided voters during an ABC News town hall event at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. He defended his response to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying his administration “did a very good job.” Democrat Joe Biden will participate in a similar town hall event Thursday in Scranton. Top Featured Tags:…

Boston Market plans to add five Philadelphia area locations in the fall, part of an aggressive expansion across the United States. The chain was acquired in April by Engage Brands, a company based out of Newtown Township, Bucks County. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court extended the deadline for mail-in ballots on Thursday to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, three days after Election Day. The extension is the result of a court decision in a case brought forth by Pennsylvania Democrats. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The U.S. Census Bureau released results of its annual American Community Survey on Thursday, showing that Philadelphia’s poverty rate had declined and median household income rose in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

The reward for information on suspects involved in a Tuesday, Sept. 15 shooting at the home of two Camden County, New Jersey police officers is now $62,500. The reward money offered more than tripled in one day since the announcement of the incentive offered in the course of an ongoing manhunt. Top Featured Tags: -…

Philadelphia City Council approved two police reform bills on Thursday that were introduced in response to protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service