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Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Sideswiped by SEPTA Bus in Philadelphia
A pedestrian was struck by a SEPTA bus on Monday evening in Philadelphia, authorities confirm. The incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of North 13th Street and West Erie Avenue, in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood. According to a report by 6abc, the pedestrian was sideswiped by the vehicle's mirror and required hospitalization.
Confusion continues over evacuations at Mt. Airy apartment building
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia was back at a Mt. Airy apartment complex weeks after the city deemed one of its buildings an unsafe structure. The property manager told tenants in a section of the building to leave, but in a statement to CBS News Philadelphia last week, a spokesperson from the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections said the entire building was evacuated.Investigative reporter Liz Crawford found out some tenants are still living in that building and one brand new tenant, a veteran, Derrick Eckles said he is just moving in.Shanika Bolton says she's lived at Stenton Gardens for...
Philadelphia Pride March and Festival road closures, security, more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Pride March and Festival takes place in the city this weekend, and security will be top of mind for Sunday's big event. This comes after the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide alert warning of violence against the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you need to know about security at the festival, road closures and more. Philadelphia Pride March and Festival adding more security For Matt Tkacik, June is a reminder of what it means to truly love yourself and others. "It's an opportunity to be out and proud and celebrate myself and also some of my friends who...
Pennsylvania student earns over $1 million in scholarships after struggling in early education
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) -- An Upper Darby High School senior who once struggled academically has found a path to success.Track star Jayden Alston, 18, made the honor roll every semester of high school and was accepted to 20 colleges, which offered him a combined $1.4 million in merit-based scholarships over the course of four years."I'm just super happy," Alston said. "Super excited."Alston is planning to study business at West Chester University. But his journey to get here wasn't easy."In elementary school, because I was struggling to pay attention," Alston said, "I was failing most of my classes."Due to his...
Delaware County honors Memorial Day with parade in Media
MEDIA, Pa. (CBS) – Hundreds of spectators lined State Street in Media on Monday morning to watch the annual Memorial Day parade.The procession included members of a color guard, police officers, firefighters and even some classic car drivers. Karen Sanford from Media said her daughter participated in the parade as a drum major in the Penncrest High School marching band."It's such a huge event in Media," Sanford said. "And for her to have a role in this as a leader in our community is very impressive."The parade concluded with the singing of the national anthem and a 21-gun salute at the...
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