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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.
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with parade and festival: "We've come a long way"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The city of Philadelphia celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and festival Sunday."Wonderful. It's wonderful," said Deborah Brown, who was there to watch the parade.Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker led the parade down South 52nd Street."One Philly, a united city!" Parker said along the parade route.It was a showcase of unity in Philadelphia to honor an important day in history."I love it," said Azma Magee. It was a celebration to remember June 19th, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas. It happened more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, marking the end of slavery...
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.
The roar of Fleet Week jets in Baltimore caused a few pauses in play at the Orioles-Phillies game
BALTIMORE (AP) — Camden Yards turned out to be quite a viewing spot for Baltimore’s Fleet Week air shows. Eventually, however, the noise became a distraction. Players paused for a few seconds on a handful of occasions during the Orioles’ 8-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday when the roar from the flyovers was particularly loud. The Fleet Week schedule included flyovers of military and civilian aircraft. Some soared pretty quietly in formation, but at times the jet-related noise was substantial. “Earlier this week, they were doing it during early work,” Baltimore outfielder Colton Cowser said. “When I saw that first one come through, and I was like, ‘Oh well, looks like we’re doing it again.’ I thought it was really cool. I think both fan bases kind of came together.”
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...
Islands Protect Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester From Collisions
The Commodore Barry Bridge is well protected rom collisions, according to the Delaware River Port Authority. The Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester is well protected should a ship ever approach on a collision course like the container ship Dali that took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore March 26, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com.
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