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This Delaware County Community Was Named 3rd Safest in Pennsylvania
Property Club, a New York City property listing site, has listed a Delaware County community as the third safest community in Pennsylvania. The site posted information to people relocating to Pennsylvania and identified. in a listing of the state’s safest communities. Swarthmore ranked just below Murrysville and above West...
From behind bars to barbells, Delaware County man refuses to let his past define him
Albert Pernsley has faced rejection at every turn after being released from prison in 2019. But today, the Chester native is the proud owner of a thriving gym in Delaware county.
Can You Name Pennsylvania’s Longest Bridge? It’s in Our Neighborhood
Pennsylvania boasts 25,400 state-owned bridges and one of its longest happens to be right in our backyard, writes Rob Amend for AZ Animals. The Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River connects Chester with Bridgeport, New Jersey. Not only is it the state’s longest bridge, but it is also the fourth-largest cantilever bridge in the world.
Girl, 15, shot in head after argument in SW Philly; female suspect in custody, police say
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - An argument led to the shooting of a 15-year-old girl, and a female suspect is facing charges. The violent encounter unfolded Friday evening, around 6:15, on the 6600 block of Guyer Avenue, in Southwest Philadelphia, officials said. The girl was sitting inside a vehicle at the location...
Young Man Found Shot In Elsmere Saturday
Authorities are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred just before 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. Police and rescue crews responded to the Vilone Village area in Elsmere, where they located an 18-year-old male who reportedly sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local trauma center for emergency medical treatment.
Four of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania Are in Montgomery County
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within the Philadelphia borders, seeking lesser-known masters from smaller communities. Her best-of list across the suburban geographies yielded eight notables. Montgomery County is home to...
Philadelphia Weather, From Chilly Mornings to Warm Weekdays and Possible Showers
Philadelphia is gearing up for a mixed bag of weather, according to the National Weather Service. With the city waking up to mostly cloudy skies and a chilly 43 degrees, the weather is expected to take a mild turn with a high creeping up to 63 later in the day. The National Weather Service predicts the light winds to pick up, hitting south at 5 to 10 mph as morning turns to afternoon.
Expect Delays, PennDOT to Replace Stormwater Facilities on U.S. 202 in Chadds Ford and Concord Townships
Get ready for some potential traffic headaches if your daily commute takes you through Chadds Ford and Concord Townships on U.S. 202. PennDOT is gearing up to replace stormwater facilities along a bustling stretch of Wilmington Pike, and you'll want to plan ahead. The headache begins on Monday, April 29...
4 die in fiery crash as Pennsylvania police pursued their vehicle
CONCORD, Pa. (AP) — Three adults and a pregnant teenager died in a fiery crash as police pursued their vehicle in connection with retail thefts in southeastern Pennsylvania, authorities said. The car was speeding away from a traffic stop with seven people inside Wednesday afternoon when the driver lost control while using the right shoulder […]
Philly nail technician opens salon for medical foot and nail care in Delco
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. When Sarai Quinice started to give pedicures to her friends and friends of family at eight years old, little did she know she would tap into an important yet overlooked service: preventative podiatry.
Pennsylvania senator and local officials support student-led encampment
The pro-Palestinian encampment led by students from multiple Philadelphia universities was instructed to disband on Friday evening according to a message from the University of Pennsylvania’s Interim President J. Larry Jameson. Following the protest that began on Temple University’s campus, proceeded to City Hall, Drexel University and stopped on...
3 men injured after 3 separate shootings across Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating three separate shootings that left three men injured Friday evening and early Saturday morning. Police said the first incident happened Friday around 9:40 p.m. inside a deli on the 200 block of Church Lane. Responding officers found a 39-year-old man lying on the floor with a...
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