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Police can’t chase vehicles at illegal car meet-ups, but they can tow them
Car meet-ups tend to ramp up over the warmer months in Philadelphia, creating nuisances for residents and law enforcement. Philadelphia police are not allowed to chase after these vehicles, so they’re using a different tactic: They’re towing them.
Sunny Wednesday weather before summer-like hot days; tracking Friday T-storms
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There will be hot weather to end this week in the Philadelphia area and at the Jersey Shore, but it's not as hot as it's going to get.Think of late this week as the "appetizer" and next week as the "main course", with a prolonged stretch of 90 degree or higher temperatures likely.With mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, enjoy the remainder of your Wednesday, with seasonable highs in the 80s. We'll enjoy a light breeze and relatively comfortable humidity levels.Clear skies meet us Wednesday night, with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s.The heat reaches...
The Battleship New Jersey begins its trip home on Friday. What you should know
The Battleship New Jersey will begin its two-part trip home on Friday, June 14. This first trip comes nearly three months after the ship made its historic move to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for drydock and repairs — the first time the vessel left Camden's Waterfront in more than two decades. ...
9-year-old boy found unresponsive in Tacony Creek identified: 'She didn't know that's where he was'
PHILADELPHIA - More details have emerged after a nine-year-old boy was pulled unresponsive from Philadelphia’s Tacony Creek Sunday and later died in the hospital. A medical examiner identified the child as Ernest Harmon-Tague. The Philadelphia School District confirmed he was a student within the district. FOX 29’s Joann Pileggi...
Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares to Open 2 New Philadelphia Locations This Month
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new Philadelphia store in Northeast Philly on June 14, followed by a new South Philly store on June 21. Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening a new store at Roosevelt Mall and Quartermaster Plaza, respectively, later this month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Report: Demo costs, staff shortages, court delays let dangerous buildings languish
A newly published report from City Controller, Christy Brady, has found that more than 100 properties throughout Philadelphia -- that have been considered "imminently dangerous" -- have languished for years as costs to have these buildings demolished have proved prohibitive, court actions have delayed demolitions and the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections just doesn't have the manpower needed to keep up with demand.
Camden County Pet Food Pantry provides assistance to keep pets with families
The Pet Food Pantry supported by the Animal Alliance of Camden County will be open on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Animal Welfare Association, located at 509 Centennial Blvd. in Voorhees. The purpose of the pantry is to help keep pets with their families by providing food assistance to those in need.
Meat and cheese left behind on greased pole weeks after South Philly's Italian Market Festival
PHILADELPHIA - You know the saying "It's a Philly Thing?" This is exactly what they are talking about!. South Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival wrapped up almost four weeks ago, but the meat and cheese from the greased pole tradition remain hanging at the top. Every year, people attempt the climb...
4-Year-Old Critical After Northeast Philadelphia Crash: Authorities
The wreck happened near Frankford and Solly avenues just before 5 p.m., PPD said. A 67-year-old man in a red Hyundai lost control of his car and struck a white Volkswagen on the driver's side at the intersection, authorities said. The Volkswagen spun out and hit an overpass pillar on its passenger side.
Midwest, Northeast to be broiled by first potentially dangerous heat waves of summer
Excessive heat that has been baking the West is starting to march east and is setting the stage for a potentially dangerous and long-duration heat wave that could impact millions from the Midwest to the Northeast starting this weekend and lasting into next week.
State board revokes certificates from former Pennsauken teacher
TRENTON — A state regulatory board has revoked the teaching certificates of a Pennsauken woman who drove into a pizza shop while intoxicated. Kimberly Killion had delayed the revocation by appealing her conviction for assault by auto while DWI in a school zone, according to a decision by the state Board of Examiners. ...
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