The Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning E-ZPass users of a phishing scam. The con involves text messages from ‘Pa Turnpike Toll Services’ about unpaid tolls. Recipients should not click any links, officials say. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Philly and surrounding region
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 occurred near Califon, New Jersey on Friday morning and was felt throughout the Philadelphia region, the U.S. Geological Survey said. No significant damage has been reported. The potential for at least one aftershock is likely during the next week, but any aftershocks likely will be much weaker…
I-95 North in Port Richmond reopens after Conrail wraps up bridge repairs
PennDOT reopened I-95 North in Port Richmond at 4 p.m. Saturday – five days after a tractor-trailer with an oversized load hit a railroad bridge that passes over the highway. The road closure had prompted traffic delays in Philadelphia while Conrail crews repaired the bridge. Motorists were detoured along Aramingo and Adams avenues. Top Featured…
Partly cloudy skies may make the solar eclipse harder to see in Philly
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the Philadelphia region on Monday, April 8, 2024 from 2:08 p.m. to 4:35 p.m., with 90% totality occurring at 3:23 p.m. The National Weather Service forecast calls for partly cloudy skies. Clouds may impact visibility of the eclipse. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution…
For one Chester County family, farming is way of life largely unchanged for three centuries
Hidden View Farm in Cochranville has been in the Cochran family for 300 years. Chester County officials recently designated it as the second tricentennial farm in the state. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Delco Woods, the park planned on Don Guanella land, could use old buildings for mental health services
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 return to Pennsylvania for the first time in decades
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
3 takeaways from Philly design panel’s latest review of 76ers’ arena proposal
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:…
Robber who shot employees at Mayfair Pizza sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison
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…
To curtail fare evasion, SEPTA is testing taller gates at 69th Street Transportation Center
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…
Collingswood teen charged with manslaughter for allegedly throwing fatal punch
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…
Nearly 40 animals, including a duct-taped kitten, rescued in Coatesville by Brandywine Valley SPCA
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…
Nicetown rowhome fire kills 60-year-old man and hospitalizes others
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…
Mayor Cherelle Parker nominiates nine candidates for Philly school board
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
First year of marijuana legalization could generate $41 million for Pennsylvania, fiscal report says
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…
Navigating the Legal Maze: Reasons to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
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 says raid at his home stems from a ‘family matter’ – not corruption
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…
American Airlines plane clips parked aircraft while departing Philly airport
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…
I-95 North to be closed for several days near the Betsy Ross Bridge
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…
Philly’s street-sweeping program has expanded to more blocks this year
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…
Don’t be fooled by floating Wawa tiki boats and hot dog sundaes
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…
What Are Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Tools?
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.…
