Bryn Athyn
LATEST NEWS
Philadelphia protests: Hundreds shut down Center City streets demanding divestment from Israel
PHILADELPHIA - Center City was the scene of another Philadelphia protest Tuesday as 350 demonstrators gathered to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Hundreds of Jews, rabbis, faith leaders and allies blocked streets in front of the Israel Bonds Sales demanding divestment from Israel. "Calling for institutions and individuals...
NEXT Weather: Showers move in Tuesday, rainy, cloudy and cool through Thursday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- We hope you enjoyed the gorgeous May day on Monday, because showers are heading back into our region this afternoon.Tuesday starts clear with some peeks of sun early, but clouds will cover the area by mid-morning and spotty rain returns later in the afternoon and evening. North and west of the city could even catch a rumble of thunder.Our next system will bring persistent, chilly rain and an east wind to the Delaware Valley throughout the day Wednesday. High temperatures today will be near 75 before dropping about 10 degrees tomorrow. Still, high temps this week will...
Philadelphia Church Steeple Barricade
Officers were dispatched to a church on the 700 block of E Cornwall Street around 8:15 p.m. for a man, believed be under the influence of drugs, standing on the steeple of a church, city police said. Upon arrival, the man pointed a long gun at the officers, leading to...
What's in store for free Wawa Welcome America fest? July 4th concert details coming
Editor's Note ((May 14, 2024, 9 a.m.): The concert headliners have been announced. Click this link for the full festival list of events. Ready to celebrate freedom while partying on the Parkway in Philadelphia after more than two weeks of free events?. On Tuesday, the details about the free 16-day...
Luis Mateo Of Ewing Arrested
Luis Mateo, 41, of Ewing, was arrested on Sunday, May 12, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, May 14. He was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Police responded to a report of a man bleeding near the intersection of Georgia and...
Gun Found During Bensalem Traffic Stop: Police
Police said they stopped Robert Rice's Nissan Maxima for "vehicle code violations" around 1 a.m. Saturday, May 11. BPD said he was "observed concealing items in the center console" and struggled with officers after being asked to get out of his car. He was detained and a handgun was spotted on the rear passenger floorboard, according to authorities.
Here's why Levittown doesn't have basements, but does have bomb shelters and lots of lawns
Levittown turns 72 this year, a moment marked when John and Philomena Dougherty were the first residents to move into their Levittowner-style house on Stonybrook Drive in Tullytown. Fun fact: That sentence, inevitably, will cause one or more people who read it to furiously dispute that the Doughertys were the...
39 years after MOVE bombing, activists remember victims of the West Philly tragedy
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A gathering was held Monday honoring the 11 victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing. The day marked 39 years since Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on the home...
Detour Ahead: Train Track Work To Slow Traffic In Lansdale
SEPTA workers will be removing and replacing the existing crossing surface, worn ties, and rails through the intersection, according to borough police. A new asphalt surface and approaches will be installed, milled, and paved to provide a smoother ride across the tracks, authorities said. Work is scheduled to begin at...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.