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Hope For Hallie color run raises awareness for suicide prevention
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death among teenagers in this country, and one Delaware County couple has turned the tragic suicide of their daughter into a mission to help others. 16-year-old Hallie Jackson loved to run track, so what better place to...
‘I think I found a bone’
On the morning of October 22, 1777, some 2,000 Hessian troops marched 10 miles from Haddonfield to Fort Mercer, along the Delaware River in current day National Park. The German mercenaries hired by the English government hoped to overrun the fort and enable ships to get up the river and resupply the Philadelphia-based British Army. The 400 soldiers defending the fort were the war-hardened troops of the Rhode Island First and Second regiments, and they got a big break when patriot Jonas Cattell ran from Haddonfield through the backwoods ahead of the Hessian troops to raise the alarm: “The Hessians are Coming.”
3 men injured after 3 separate shootings across Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating three separate shootings that left three men injured Friday evening and early Saturday morning. Police said the first incident happened Friday around 9:40 p.m. inside a deli on the 200 block of Church Lane. Responding officers found a 39-year-old man lying on the floor with a...
Experts Figure Out Why There Was a Strange Odor in Delaware County Last Week
Calls of a mysterious odor wafting through Delaware County began coming into the Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Monday morning. Most described it as a burning smell, or a bug spray. Though the specific source of the odor hasn’t been clarified, there is a reason now why the odor...
Philadelphia Embraces Warmth Amid Variable Weather, NWS Keeps Eye on Potential Hazards
As the city wakes to another overcast morning, Philadelphia's weather takes center stage, with the National Weather Service pointing to a mix of partly sunny skies and rising temperatures. The Philly area, notorious for its fickle climate, is set to experience a surge in warmth today, aiming for a high near 83, in what appears to be a preamble to summer's approach. The calm winds from the southwest promise to add a gentle touch to the day.
Bruce Springsteen marks 50th anniversary for live debut of "Born to Run" Sunday
SWARTHMORE, Pa. (TND) — Exactly 50 years ago Sunday, Bruce Springsteen sang about "sweating it out on the streets of a runaway American dream" for the first time, playing "Born to Run" live at a show at Swarthmore College. The song would become the calling card for "The Boss,"...
East Passyunk Flavors on the Avenue Breaks Attendance Records
Philadelphia, PA – East Passyunk Flavors on the Avenue broke the attendance record for an event in the neighborhood with 25,000 to 30,000 people passing through. This is the largest event ever to take place in East Passyunk and passes pre-pandemic records for any Avenue event. “On behalf of the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement […]
NEXT Weather: Hot Sunday with highs in the 80s, chasing 90 degrees Monday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Funny to think that many of us were under a frost advisory Saturday morning, with all the talk of the heat headed our way over the next few days.It'll be about 20-25 degrees warmer today than yesterday, and about 15 degrees above average, with highs around 83 degrees in Philadelphia, though it'll be much cooler at the shore, where temps will top out around 67 degrees.While Sunday may not be totally sunny, we'll see mixed skies and drier air working its way in for the afternoon. This will help to open the skies a bit and pump...
Man hospitalized after being shot inside a deli in East Germantown neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man is recovering in the hospital with critical injuries after being shot inside a deli in East Germantown Friday night.Police were called out to the deli on the 2000 block of Church Lane just before 10 p.m. and said they found a 39-year-old man lying on the floor after being shot in the stomach.Investigators said the shooter went into the store and waited for the man to exit the restroom.The man was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center by police for treatment.There are no arrests at this time but police said they have a good description of the suspect whom they described as a male of unknown age with a thin build last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black mask, and black pants.Officials said the Shooting Investigation Group is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to call police.
New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration
Authorities have announced new charges against four juveniles arrested following an exchange of gunfire earlier this month between rival groups that wounded three people and sent participants in a joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan in west Philadelphia running for cover. Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old...
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