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Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
Thrift store in Brewerytown turns second chances into fashionable finds
A new thrift store officially opened its doors Friday in Brewerytown.Community Thrift is turning second chances into fashionable finds for those in recovery or coming out of incarceration.Christie Ileto gives us a first look inside.
Can texting new parents to report their blood pressure help address maternal mortality? These doctors think so
PHILADELPHIA — Two Penn Medicine physicians had an unorthodox idea for reducing the number of patients who develop dangerously high blood pressure in the weeks after giving birth: Stop asking them to come into the doctor’s office for blood pressure screenings. Dangerously high blood pressure, is a leading...
The tangled plot behind Mount Vernon Cemetery's sale
There's a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity on the Philadelphia market: All you have to do is knock on death's door.Why it matters: Mount Vernon Cemetery, a neglected yet historic North Philadelphia burial ground to an estimated 33,000 souls, is up for sale — a big step in a yearslong legal battle over its future that has some preservationists hopeful for the site's possible revival.Driving the news: A couple weeks ago, the cemetery's conservator, Philadelphia Community Development Coalition (PCDC), quietly listed the 168-year-old graveyard's more than 26 acres for sale — with permission from a Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge.For $1 million, a...
Philly medical students begin their health careers with a white coat and a box of Narcan
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. For first-year medical students in Philadelphia, the beginning of their career in health care is often marked with ceremony, sacred oaths and, more recently, tools to combat the addiction epidemic.
Sedgwick Theater to undergo $8 million renovation following ownership change
The historic Sedgwick Theater will get a makeover following its new acquisition by its longtime tenant, Quintessence Theatre Group. Quintessence has purchased the Mt. Airy property from David and Betty Ann Fellner for $2.3 million, the organization said Friday. Over the next few years, Quintessence plans to spent $8 million to add more seating and replicate the theater's original marquee. The Sedgwick opened in 1928 as a movie theater.
Hundreds of bicyclists gather, ride through the city to demand safer bike lanes in Philadelphia
Bicycle riders in the city of Philadelphia are taking to the streets Friday evening to protest after two recent deaths of bicyclists, according to organizers of the event. Hundreds of people on bicycles met at the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum around 6 p.m. before riding together to City Hall.
AM Radio Trio band to perform at Protestant Home
AM Radio Trio band will perform a free concert on Wednesday, July 31, at the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road. The concert will start at 7 p.m. in the air-conditioned PPH social hall. There is convenient parking on campus. All are welcome. AM Radio Trio is a three-piece...
Philadelphia Mayor Enacts Landmark Legislation to Advance Healthcare Accessibility in Underserved Communities
Big news in the realm of public health for Philadelphia, as Mayor Cherelle L. Parker firmly puts pen to paper, enacting two significant bills aimed at bolstering health services, particularly for the city's underserved populations. The setting for this pivotal moment was at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, where alongside key figures in city governance and healthcare, Mayor Parker finalized legislation that promised to reshape healthcare accessibility, as reported by the City of Philadelphia's official news portal.
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games
On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics, a legend of the Games was in Philly to help inspire local businesses. Jackie Joyner-Kersee — who won three Olympic gold, one silver and three bronze medals during her illustrious career — joined members of BCA Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center to regale them with tales of her upbringing, as well as the adversities she faced and overcame to reach the pinnacle of track and field.
Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed
This story originally appeared on 6abc. SEPTA has taken the first step toward replacing its aging Market-Frankford line cars. The transit agency awarded a $724 million contract to a company to build a brand new fleet. The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in...
Man draws prison for role in shooting of Pottstown man
NORRISTOWN — One of two men charged in connection with the shooting and wounding of a Pottstown man during an apparent robbery outside the Wickerton Heights Apartments on Manatawny Street has pleaded guilty to an assault-related charge. Shamire Young, 22, of the 3200 block of Monument Street in Philadelphia,...
Phillies recent blockbuster trade rumor could be shot down with latest update
The 2024 MLB season has featured several teams hovering around or barely above .500, with few exceptions. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of them. At 64-38, they not only have a commanding lead in the NL East, but they have the best record in baseball. Knowing this, the Phillies are...
Hundreds of Sidney Kimmel Medical College students get white coats
It's a rite of passage for medical students.On Friday more than 225 students at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College got their white coats.The ceremony signifies their dedication to helping others, and for some students a culmination of all their life experiences.Our Maggie Kent reports.
Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two decades ago, Ariel Lajara participated in Freedom Schools Literacy Academy, a four-week paid apprenticeship summer program designed to inspire high school and college students of color to pursue a career in teaching and education advocacy.
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