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A New Sensory Playground Opens at Ridley Creek State Park
The Friends of Ridley Creek State Park held a ribbon cutting on Saturday to celebrate a new sensory playground. The Friends of Ridley Creek State Park are celebrating a new sensory playground while over at Rose Tree Park, a new message board is in place, thanks to Ridley High School sophomore Erica Rainford.
Investing in Reliability: PECO Enhances Electric Infrastructure in Delaware County
PECO's continued infrastructure investments include 78 electric reliability projects across Delaware County in 2024. This week marks National Infrastructure Week, a nationwide event led by nonprofit United for Infrastructure that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of infrastructure and advocating for improvements. This week serves as an opportunity to highlight the fact that PECO works year-round to ensure its infrastructure is safe and reliable for all customers across the region.
Kensington Avenue remains clear as officials work to help those moved to side streets
KENSINGTON - More than a week after the city moved on a homeless encampment along the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, and it remains clear of the tents, shelters and open-air drug use once common. But, just a few blocks away on Cambria Street, those struggling with addiction crowd the...
Developers plan Northeast Philly marina with restaurants near Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
Six acres along the Delaware River waterfront in Northeast Philadelphia could be developed into a marina and entertainment complex as part of a plan to create a new home for the Quaker City Yacht Club. The $40 million project, called One River Marina, would bring more than 200 boat slips...
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Daylight Shooting on South Philly Street
A Philadelphia man has been handed a 12-year sentence for a brazen daylight shooting on a South Philly street, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Kalief Ladson, 29, who was already a convicted felon, was sentenced for illegally possessing ammunition after he opened fire on a group of men, causing bystanders to run for cover.
Law school graduate finishes studies alongside his four-legged best friend
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Tuesday's commencement ceremony for Widener University's Commonwealth Law School was years in the making for graduate Zachary Penzone. "It's been a hectic three years, been an amazing three years," he said. "I loved every minute at Widener." Tuesday's ceremonies were a treat to share with his...
3 people charged in alleged assault of off-duty police officer in North Philly; Another suspect remains on the run
Three of four people accused of assaulting an off-duty police officer in North Philadelphia are now in custody. Cian Dennis, 23, Yusef Coleman, 24, and Kahmil Brown, have been charged for their alleged roles in the assault of Eric Rodriguez. Police are still searching for Arthur Jones, 38. Did Sen....
Delaware County smoke shop sells $2.4M winning lottery ticket
WAYNE, Pa. - Someone in Delaware County is $2.4M richer after they hit a Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot. The winning Fast Play ticket was sold at the Puff Gallery on West Lancaster Road in Wayne. Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the jackpot is the second-largest Fast Play Progressive top prize. The Puff...
Camden Man Fatally Shot Friday Afternoon
CAMDEN – A Camden man was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Friday afternoon around the 800 block of Princeton Avenue, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office reported. Marcus Corbitt, 24, was found about 12:22 p.m. by Camden County Police Department officers after the department's ShotSpotter technology detected gunfire in the neighborhood.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Corbitt was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:15 p.m. Anyone with information should contact Detective Erica DiLolle of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5539 or Detective Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 820-3537. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Expect a hot summer in the Philly region, NOAA forecasters say
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Philadelphia region is likely to experience a warmer-than-normal summer, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The prediction comes after several months in...
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