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City council passes new business curfew laws, Parker signs budget into law
City council passed new bills late Thursday night implementing overnight curfews for certain businesses in Philadelphia and also gave final approval for Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget which she signed into law on Friday. The following curfews are now in effect for the following times at the following locations:. Midnight to...
The roar of Fleet Week jets in Baltimore caused a few pauses in play at the Orioles-Phillies game
BALTIMORE (AP) — Camden Yards turned out to be quite a viewing spot for Baltimore’s Fleet Week air shows. Eventually, however, the noise became a distraction. Players paused for a few seconds on a handful of occasions during the Orioles’ 8-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday when the roar from the flyovers was particularly loud. The Fleet Week schedule included flyovers of military and civilian aircraft. Some soared pretty quietly in formation, but at times the jet-related noise was substantial. “Earlier this week, they were doing it during early work,” Baltimore outfielder Colton Cowser said. “When I saw that first one come through, and I was like, ‘Oh well, looks like we’re doing it again.’ I thought it was really cool. I think both fan bases kind of came together.”
Delaware County librarians receive training on how to use NARCAN to prevent fatal overdoses
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (CBS) — Librarians from 12 Delaware County libraries received life-saving training including NARCAN nasal spray and "stop the bleed" classes at the Middletown Free Library Friday. The classes were provided by the Delaware County Health Department's Delco Revive, a program supported in part through monies distributed by Delaware County's Opioid Settlement Fund. The program provides free life-saving resources including Xylazine test strips, Fentanyl tests, basic wound care kits and NARCAN nasal spray to schools, businesses and organizations throughout the county. Friday's training was designed for librarians to be prepared to save a life during critical emergencies in the community. To learn more about the trainings, visit DelcoRevive.com or contact the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100.
A Phillies game, art markets and parties: Your guide to Philly Pride Month's fourth week
While June is approaching its end, there is no shortage of events in the latter half of Pride Month in Philadelphia. Members of the LGBTQ+ community can enjoy a night out at the ballpark or sift through works by queer artists at a couple of markets, with one carrying a goth vibe.
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with parade and festival: "We've come a long way"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The city of Philadelphia celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and festival Sunday."Wonderful. It's wonderful," said Deborah Brown, who was there to watch the parade.Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker led the parade down South 52nd Street."One Philly, a united city!" Parker said along the parade route.It was a showcase of unity in Philadelphia to honor an important day in history."I love it," said Azma Magee. It was a celebration to remember June 19th, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas. It happened more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, marking the end of slavery...
A lantern at the Fireman's Hall Museum is a relic from when being a firefighter was even more dangerous
When a fire broke out in late 19th century Philadelphia, the word went out through telegraph. The responding fire company would spring into action, hooking its horses up to the carriage bearing the steam engine — a bulky collection of cranks, tubes and pistons that blasted hundreds of gallons of water a minute. There would be separate carriages for the ladders, and carts for the leather hoses. Leadership would ride in a separate carriage, with a detachable lantern swinging from a hook to illuminate dark spaces.
Pennsylvania court upholds law establishing special prosecutor for SEPTA crimes in Philadelphia
Michael Untermeyer, Esq., of Philadelphia, was appointed shortly after the decision was made to fill the role of special prosecutor, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry.
Drug Testing, Philly Parks and Other Opioid Money Decisions Await Final Approval in Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — County officials across Pennsylvania are waiting to hear if a state oversight board will approve how they decided to spend tens of millions of dollars from opioid settlements. Money for county coroners, initiatives connected to district attorney offices, media campaigns and $7.5 million to support residents of the Kensington area of Philadelphia are among the programs the powerful board declined to approve in May and instead chose to continue evaluating. The Pennsylvania...
The Foundation for Delaware County Receives Reaccreditation
The Foundation for Delaware County provides grants to nonprofits so they can offer services in the community. The Foundation for Delaware County announced it recently received full reaccreditation with Community Foundations National Standards, the highest standard for philanthropic excellence. One of 900 community foundations across the U.S., the Foundation brings...
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