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A Palestinian man in Philadelphia served kosher bagels for decades. Then customers found his Facebook profile.
The tale sounded almost too heartwarming to be true: A kosher bagel store, just down the road from a few synagogues, was owned by an Arab American who had grown to be beloved by the local Jewish community. For decades, that was the story of Nick Sammoudi and the Jews...
The Spun
Saint Francis Cheerleader Grabbing Everyone's Attention During NCAA Tournament
Saints Francis cheerleader Elizabeth Frank is turning heads during the First Four of the NCAA Tournament.
Phillymag.com
I’ve Lived in Kensington for Years. Here’s My Review of Long Bright River
References to Wawa, Yuengling, Tastykakes and the Mummers can't save this new Peacock crime series from being a slogfest. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. “I grew up here. Went to elementary school here. So did...
Villanovan
The Kensington Nightmare: Open Your Eyes
I’ve always wanted to give an informed, prudent opinion about what politicians should do about Kensington, Philadelphia’s infamous drug-ridden neighborhood. If you’re unfamiliar, Kensington is essentially the city’s “ground zero” for the fentanyl crisis. It is located in the Lower Northeast section of Philadelphia, just minutes from the upscale and hip Fishtown.
hoodline.com
Philadelphia Bids Adieu to Macy's with Wanamaker Organ's Majestic Final Concert
As Macy's prepares to close its iconic Center City store in Philadelphia, the city braces to say farewell with a majestic day-long concert featuring the storied Wanamaker Organ. Esteemed organists and the public will gather this Saturday for a series of hourly recitals, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The organ has filled the halls with music for decades, played twice daily, and while its future is uncertain, commitment to its preservation has been publically voiced by the building's owner, TF Cornerstone.
6abc Action News
Caught on video: Teen shot during attempted robbery in West Philadelphia, police say
Police are searching for the person responsible for shooting a 17-year-old male during a possible attempted robbery in West Philadelphia. Investigators said the shooting happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday at the LukOil gas station, which is located where Baltimore Avenue intersects with 58th St. and Cobbs Creek Parkway. Action News obtained surveillance video showing the shooter firing several shots behind the gas station. Police said the gunman approached a car, where the 17-year-old and another person were sitting. "It appears it was an attempted robbery," said Inspector Micheal Gormley, with Philadelphia police. "The offender approached the vehicle in which...
6abc Action News
Man shot by police after carrying rifle around Point Breeze neighborhood
A male suspect was wounded in a police-involved shooting on Wednesday morning after he walked around a neighborhood in the Point Breeze section of Philadelphia armed with a rifle. The incident began around 11 a.m. at 19th and Morris streets after two sheriff's deputies and an employee from the Department of Licenses and Inspections arrived to carry out an inspection on the home. That's where they were confronted by a male with a rifle. "The door was answered by a 36-year-old male, he's armed with a rifle. They immediately back up, he wasn't allowing them into the property," said...
NBC Philadelphia
Police shoot man who walked through South Philly armed with rifle, officials say
Police shot a man who they say was walking around with a rifle in South Philadelphia after officials visited his home for an inspection, investigators said. After the incident, a rifle could be seen resting in the street. According to Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore, the incident happened just before...
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Chance Meeting Brings Together West Chester Woman and Downingtown Man Who Only Had Eyes for Each Other
For Chester County natives Kelly Welch and Michael Regan, their love story was the right person, wrong time, but they managed to find their way back to each other to wed on May 14, 2022, at SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for the Philadelphia Inquirer.