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Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman laid to rest
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman has been laid to rest. He was shot during a traffic stop in June before going into a coma. He passed away in the hospital early last week. Officer Roman was approaching his 7th anniversary on the force. Commissioner Kevin Bethel announced Roman would be posthumously promoted to sergeant and […]
Hundreds of Bucks County government workers to go on strike
Happening in Bucks County, hundreds of government workers across multiple county agencies are going on strike. SEIU Local 668 said they’ve been working without a contract for nine months. The union claims Bucks County has insisted on large cuts to workers’ health benefits. A spokesperson for Bucks County released a statement, saying they’re aware of […]
Probable fifth case of West Nile virus reported in Camden County, NJ
The Camden County Health Department has reported a probable fifth case of the West Nile Virus. Officials said they received a positive test result for the virus this week and the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) has started an investigation. “Although we are transitioning into fall, the threat of mosquito borne […]
Hallmark announces 2024 holiday movie lineup
Grab your hot cocoa, and fuzzy socks, and pick your favorite spot on the couch, because the time to watch Hallmark holiday movies is right around the corner. Kicking off the season on October 18, Hallmark will provide 24/7 holiday-themed programming guaranteed to get you in a merry mood. The 2024 lineup includes 40 new, […]
8th Annual Eagles Autism Challenge returns in May
As an ongoing mission to raise awareness and fight for those living with autism, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that their 8th annual Eagles Autism Challenge will return in May 2025 at the eLincoln Financial Field. Occuring on May 17, the annual cycling and 5K run/walk event will benefit institutions conducting cutting-edge autism research and care. […]
Stevie Wonder is coming to Philly in October
Isn’t (s)HE lovely, Stevie Wonder is coming to Philly in October as he calls for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war” in this critical election season. 25-time Grammy award winner, Stevie Wonder will be performing at the Wells Fargo Center on October 12. The performances which will be titled, “Sing Your Song! As We […]
‘Affordable Luxury’ offered at new Sushi by Bou speakeasy in Center City
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — A new sushi speakeasy is opening in Center City. After finding success the Philadelphia neighborhood of Fishtown, on Friday, Sushi by Bou is opening another location in Center City with a disco theme. “It’s affordable luxury,” said co-found Richie Romero. “We wanted to give Philadelphia an authentic omasake-style restaurant experience.” “Omasake” is a […]
Athletes to climb Rocky Steps for 24 hours to help local cancer patients
This weekend PHL24 is taking place at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Participating athletes will run up and down the steps for 24 continuous hours all to help the local charity, Legacy of Hope. “Legacy of Hope is an organization that supports cancer patients who are going through hard times. Who are too sick […]
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs off on the proposed new 76ers arena
The announcement from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker comes just over a week after hundreds of people gathered at a town hall meeting to either voice their concerns or show their support of the proposed new Sixers Arena. The proposed site of the $1.5 billion project is set to be a part of Philadelphia’s Fashion District […]
Dine Latino Restaurant Week 2024
Dine Latino Restaurant Week 2024 is back! Mercy Mosquera, CEO of Tierra Columbiana Restaurant and Jennifer Rodriquez, President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joined us in the PHL17 Hatfield Kitchen the to talk about the event. “We are looking to celebrate and elevate the diversity of Latino cuisine,” says Rodriguez. […]
Daily Duo: Feeling nostalgic with this year’s Toy Hall of Fame
A balloon might be one of the next inductees in the toy hall of fame. Other nominees include the “Choose Your Own Adventure” book series, Hess toy trucks, the stick horse, the games “Sequence” and “Apples to Apples”. Last year’s inductees included Cabbage Patch Kids and the Fisher-Price corn popper. The Delco Duo spent a […]
Hispanic literacy festival to take place in South Philly
An exciting event is coming to South Philadelphia for the first time on September 21st! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinos Educando Juntos (LEJ) is hosting a “Hispanic Literacy Festival & Community Baby Shower.” “We’re here to support the Hispanic community. We try to educate each other, really provide resources and fill in gaps […]
13-year-old girl shot and killed at a home in North Philadelphia
A 13-year-old girl is dead after being shot inside a home in North Philadelphia This happened last night near North Bailey and West Somerset Streets. When police got to the home a little after 7:30 p.m. they found the girl, who was shot in the chest. She died shortly after being taken to Temple University […]
West Philadelphia teen faces terror charges and will be tried as an adult
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office said the teenager who is an aspiring terrorist and was arrested in an FBI raid last year, will be tried as an adult. Prosecutors said Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman, who is now 18 years old conducted at least 12 tests on homemade bombs near his family’s home in Wynnefield. Authorities allege he […]
Police search for two assault suspects in Chinatown
Philadelphia Police need your help finding two people wanted for assaulting a man and a woman in Chinatown. This happened near 10th and Arch Streets around 2:45 p.m. last Saturday. Police say the victims were a 46-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman. They were conducting public ministry when they were punched in the face by […]
Toyota and Philabundance join forces for the 15th Annual Tundra Food Drive
Nearly 85 Toyota Tundra pick-up trucks put the “drive” in food drive as they rolled into Citizens Bank Park to haul away hunger! The 15th Annual Tundra Food Drive was held to benefit Philabundance and donate to people dealing with food insecurity in the Philadelphia region. Volunteers gathered in the parking lot to forklift pallets […]
The historic operation that placed dozens of unaccompanied migrant children in Chicago
In the 1960s, Chicago played a significant role in the secret Operation Pedro Pan, which brought thousands of children from Communist Cuba to the US, and was the largest exodus of unaccompanied minors in history.
What do Pennsylvanians love to eat the most on game days?
NFL fans in Pennsylvania have made it clear: Cheesesteaks are their favorite game day food, according to a new study from FlashPicks. FlashPicks, a betting picks, parlays, predictions, and news brand, analyzed Google Search Volume data from the past 12 months, and all-time Reddit fan forum data to find each state’s favorite NFL fan food. […]
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