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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...
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.
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.
One of America's largest Juneteenth celebrations brings 'all shades of Blackness' out to West Philadelphia
One of the nation’s largest Juneteenth celebrations brought thousands together in West Philadelphia for a parade and festival. Mayor Cherelle Parker served as grand marshal in a parade that preceded a community festival in Malcolm X Park.
Curtis Jones exits Thursday's City Council meeting after resident's statement about Gaza is interrupted
Councilmember Curtis Jones abruptly left Thursday's City Council meeting in a show of support for a resident who had been cut off while speaking about the war in Gaza. Kate Perez speaks on the topic regularly during the public comment portion of council's weekly meetings, and she was at the microphone Thursday when Jones walked out. About 45 seconds into Perez's comments 8th District Councilmember Cindy Bass, interrupted and repeatedly asked Perez to limit her comments to her thoughts on the city's budget.
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...
Battleship New Jersey begins trip home to Camden after historic dry-dock in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - It's been nearly three months since Battleship New Jersey embarked on a historic journey, and now she's finally heading back to where she belongs. The nation's most decorated battleship dry-docked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard back in March to undergo extensive maintenance. The $10 million project included power...
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