A shooting outside the Shepard Recreation Center in West Philadelphia on Tuesday night left five people wounded, including two people in critical condition, police said. Nearly 100 shots were fired outside the rec center at 57th Street and Haverford Avenue as children played sports inside. Police arrested three people, but are still searching for another…
Eagle flew into engine of Spirit Airlines plane that caught fire on Atlantic City runway, NTSB says
A Spirit Airlines plane that caught fire on a runway in Atlantic City last October was damaged by a nine-pound bald eagle that flew into its right engine, according to an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Four people suffered minor injuries during the evacuation of the aircraft. Bird strikes occur in about 1…
U.S. housing market gives mixed signals as nation battles inflation
More than eight months into 2022, actions taken by the Federal Reserve to cool inflation have had a marked effect on the housing market. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Gov. Wolf seeks to protect LGBTQ youth by preventing use of conversion therapy
Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at blocking the use of state funding for conversion therapy. While the action stops short of an outright ban, it directs state agencies to discourage the use of the practice and investigate reports of state resources being used to fund or authorize it. Top Featured…
Exton’s historic Ship Inn, once a stop for George Washington, Andrew Jackson, to be sold
Pennsylvania’s historic Ship Inn, a Georgian property built in 1796 in the Exton section of West Whiteland Township, Chester County, reportedly will be sold to new owners who plan to turn the two-story property into a microbrewery. The stone building originally served as an inn and restaurant for travelers on the Lancaster Turnpike, which expanded…
Philly Shipyard is recruiting from all Philadelphia zip codes for apprenticeship program
University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) and PIDC’s Navy Yard Skills Initiative (NYSI) are launching another collaborative professional development program to train Philadelphia residents for full-time quality-wage careers with employer partner Philly Shipyard Inc. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Golf cart driver killed in collision with car at Chester County course
A golf cart driver was killed Saturday night in a collision with a car at the Loch Nairn Golf Club in Chester County. The man, who was not identified, was ejected from the golf cart and died at the scene near Church and McCue roads. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
African American Museum to move into former Family Court building
The African American Museum of Philadelphia is moving into the former Family Court building at 1801 Vine St. as part of a larger redevelopment project along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. An adjacent lot operated by the PPA will be converted into a Children and Family Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Four development teams…
Sweet dreams, spiders! Some arachnids may sleep similarly to humans, study finds
A recent study has found that jumping spiders may experience sleep-like states similar to that of humans. Investigators observed the species while they slept under an infrared camera and found direct evidence of REM sleep – the stage of slumber where intense dreams occur. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Gunfire prompts Bethlehem Musikfest shutdown Saturday night
Apparent gunfire was heard around 10:45 p.m. on Saturday at Musikfest, in Bethlehem, PA, causing the festival to be shut down for the night. The investigation is ongoing, but police said there is no public threat and the festival’s final day on Sunday will proceed as planned. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release…
Bernie Sanders to hold pro-union rally in Philadelphia
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will host a rally in support of the labor movement on the Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. He’ll be joined by the presidents of the the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The labor movement, which has long been particularly strong…
Temple’s faculty union says mask policy for fall semester is ‘irresponsible,’ tells school to follow the science
Temple University’s faculty union said in a statement on Wednesday that the school’s masking policy for the fall semester is “irresponsible.” Temple Association of University Professionals President Jeffrey Doshna said the university should be following the city’s COVID-19 guidelines, which strongly recommends masking indoors. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Shootings leave two dead and 11 injured in Philadelphia on Friday, police say
Two people were killed and nine were injured in five separate shootings across Philadelphia on Friday, police said. No arrests have been made as of Saturday morning. The youngest person shot was 6-years-old and the oldest was 75. One man who died was sitting in a parked car in Ogontz when he was shot in…
For first 10 days of class, Philly school district students and staff will be required to wear masks
Students and staff in the School District of Philadelphia will be required to wear masks for the first 10 days of the new school year to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as students return from summer break on Aug. 29, for the first day of classes. After that, masking will be optional, regardless of vaccination…
Delaware abortion helpline to provide free legal advice, resources for residents of any state
Delaware’s new abortion helpline provides free legal advice and reproductive health care resources to callers from any state in the country. It was launched by the Attorney General’s Office in partnership with the Department of Justice and the ACLU of Delaware. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
Teen is a person of interest in fatal stabbing of 64-year-old relative, Philly police say
A 16-year-old boy has been identified as a person of interest in the fatal stabbing of his 64-year-old relative in South Philadelphia, police said. The woman was stabbed several times in the neck. Other relatives who witnessed the stabbing early Friday morning on the 2300 block of South 20th Street are cooperating with investigators. Top…
Eagles fans can ride SEPTA’s Broad Street Line for free after home games this season
Eagles fans can ride the Broad Street Line for free following games at Lincoln Financial Field this season thanks to a partnership between SEPTA and betPARX Casino & Sportsbook. The complimentary rides from NRG Station at the South Philly sports complex begin with the first preseason game on Friday, Aug. 12. Top Featured Tags: -…
Relief from the heat this weekend: Sunny and more comfortable in Philly and at Jersey Shore
The weather forecast for Philly and the Jersey Shore this weekend calls for dry conditions with mostly sunny skies. Philly will get a break from the heat and humidity on Saturday, with temperatures in the low 80s. It will be a great beach day at the shore. The humidity will increase slightly on Sunday, with…
American Airlines to cut flights at Philadelphia International in coming months
American Airlines is reducing the number of flights available to customers departing and arriving Philadelphia International Airport in September and October. More 1,800 flights have been canceled from its Philly hub. The company says it is being proactive to reduce traveling hiccups to deal with staffing shortages while travel demands increase to pre-pandemic normalcy. Top…
After the omicron surge, Americans increasingly resumed pre-pandemic lifestyles, Penn survey shows
The percentage of Americans who say they have returned to their pre-pandemic lives has nearly tripled since January, when the omicron surged peaked in the United States, according to a survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center. It found 54% of Americans rarely or never wear masks indoors. The majority have…
Chemical leak at Gloucester County truck stop unleashes pungent scent across South Jersey
A chemical leak at the TA Travel Center in Paulsboro, Gloucester County is the source of a gas-like odor that could be smelled across much of South Jersey on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The substance was identified as the fuel additive Lubrizol, but officials say there’s no threat to the public. The chemical was…
Internet access programs offer free, discounted service to low-income households
Internet access programs, such as PHLConnectED and Comcast’s Internet Essentials, provide free and discounted service to low-income households in Philadelphia. Families can qualify if they are eligible for certain federal aid programs and haven’t been a Comcast internet customer for 90 days. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service
