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Former Malvern Chick-Fil-A Employee is First Black Woman to Open Own Franchise Location in PA
Sereena Quick, a former federal probation officer and employee at Malvern Chick-fil-A, has opened her own franchise location in North Philadelphia, writes Brian A. Saunders for Philly Voice. This makes Quick the first Black woman to own a Chick-fil-A in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Quick started her career as...
‘A lot of red flags’: Chester receiver demands city stormwater authority’s financial records
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Chester’s state-appointed receiver is demanding the Stormwater Authority for the City of Chester hand over its financial records. The authority is not budging. Receiver...
87-Year-Old Punched In Head In Center City, Philadelphia Police Say
City police are looking for a suspect in the assault of an 87-year-old man in Philadelphia. Authorities said the victim was trying to enter a building on the 1000 block of Arch Street in Center City around 3 p.m. on April 24. When he asked the suspect to move out of his way, police said the su…
Delaware County mom publishes new book to inspire, educate readers about autism
MEDIA, Pa. (CBS) -- A Delaware County mother is inspiring readers with a new book about autism advocacy and acceptance.Cheryl Borrelli from Media is the full-time caregiver of her adult son with autism, Nicky D'Ambra. She chronicled her journey in her fourth book about her son, "He Is A Person," which was released last month.Her message is to treat people with autism with kindness, empathy and respect."It was important for me to have people understand that our children in the community should be treated just as anyone else is treated," said Borrelli.Borrelli described the joys and struggles of their lives...
Sorry mom! Rain is in the Mother's Day weather forecast
Got Mother’s Day plans? The biggest question behind, "what are we doing for mom?" Is probably, "what’s the weather going to be like?" Unfortunately, rain is in the First Alert Weather forecast for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware on Sunday, May 12, 2024. However, the whole day shouldn’t be a washout.
DPD will not pull over drivers for low-level traffic violations in policy shift
There's a new approach to how the city of Denver will handle low-level traffic violations. Cities like Los Angeles and Philadelphia have told their police officers to stop pulling drivers over for low-level traffic infractions. A similar approach is now taking place in Denver, this time under a new police policy. The stops will not happen in the Mile High City regularly now, unless there's a real threat to safety. Denver's policy was approved on May 1 and it comes after the city council suggested the idea to Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas a year ago. It is based on...
Top 4 Ways to Celebrate Mom on Mother's Day in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA - Mother's Day is the perfect time to show your mom how much you appreciate her. This year, ditch the generic gifts and whisk her away for a day of fun and pampering in the heart of Philadelphia. From delightful brunches to relaxing garden strolls, here are the top 5 ways to make this Mother's Day truly special:
Man charged with commercial bribery in fraud, kickback investigation
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have charged seven people for allegedly committing bribery fraud worth thousands of dollars in Pennsylvania. The Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania says charges have been filed against Jose L. Ortiz, 48, of Drums, for conspiring to commit honest services fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, during […]
Inaugural Delco Gives Day raises $1.6 million for Delaware County nonprofits
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The first-ever Delco Gives Day raked in $1.6 million for the 282 participating nonprofits that operate within the county. The Foundation for Delaware County, host...
Mike Schmidt's former Delco home is on the market for $3.8 million
A Delaware County home that was previously owned Philadelphia Phillies legend Mike Schmidt is up for sale. The 12,000-square-foot estate on a 3.4-acre property in Upper Providence Township is listed for sale for $3.795 million. The seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom home, located at 24 Lakewood Dr., was built in 1968 and overlooks the Springton Reservoir.
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