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Next to a Giant Graveyard, a Classic Philly Diner Awaits Its Fate
Growing up, I was subjected to the same dad joke every time we pulled up to Bob's Diner. The classic 1940s stainless steel dining car in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia was tightly nestled between a church and a sprawling 300-year-old cemetery, which always begged the question: Why did they need to build a fence around the graveyard?
Near Record High on Monday
Philadelphia finds itself nearing record highs Monday afternoon. The previous record was set back on April 29, 1974 of 90°. We will be near that later in the afternoon as temperatures soar into the upper 80s. And it’s not just in Philadelphia, people throughout the Delaware Valley are bracing themselves for what could potentially be […]
Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation
The suspects stuck up the Liberty Gas Station at 5200 Woodland Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, authorities said. Suspect one was wearing a green tracksuit with black boots and a green hat and was armed with a black and silver handgun, police said. Suspect two was wearing a black hoodie, black track pants with a red stripe, and a multi-colored mask, they added.
Bullseye Target dog stolen, returned from Bucks County store. 'Girls went ... Cruella'
Middletown Police are looking to talk to two women they say may have information about the stolen statue of the Target mascot dog from the Lincoln Highway store. "Bullseye was stolen," reads the post on the township police Facebook page Monday. "These girls went full blown Cruella." After the post...
With Perkasie PorchFest out, organizers plan new music fest spanning Bucks County, Montco
For those disappointed by Perkasie PorchFest falling through, there's uplifting news. BucksMont Bonzeroo, a new multi-community music festival has been planned in its place on May 11 across several towns in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Soon after announcing PorchFest wouldn’t be held in Perkasie, organizers Corey and Heather Armideo said...
How to protect yourself and loved ones from scams targeting senior citizens
Elder fraud schemes lead to more than $3 billion in losses annually, according to the FBI. That’s why the agency is teaming up with health insurance provider Highmark to teach people what to look out for.
The Best Ethiopian Restaurants In Philly
When you’re in need of something flavorful and shareable that arrives at your table faster than the ride from Fernrock to AT&T on the BSL, Ethiopian food is always a win. Philadelphia has several places that sell kitfo and awaze tibs on a mattress of spongy injera, so we’ve made a list of the best. Whether you want to hand-feed your date some spiced red lentils, sit near mesob baskets while vacuuming up a plate of stewed chicken solo, or are looking for an affordable group dinner, we’ve got you covered.
Ex-Con Formerly Of Paterson Convicted Of Selling Fentanyl To Federal Operative At Jersey Shore
Jurors in U.S. District Court in Trenton found former Paterson resident Djavon Holland, 37, guilty of possession with the intent to sell the deadly drug, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. As an ex-con with multiple convictions on his record, Holland, currently of Virginia, could be sentenced to more than a...
Joyce Wilkerson to keep Philly School Board seat despite council’s efforts to remove her
Last week, City Council approved eight of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s nine school board appointees but refused to consider Joyce Wilkerson. They declined to say why but charter school advocates had been lobbying against her.
Break out the shorts, Philly is chasing near record-warmth today | NEXT Weather
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Break out the summer clothes and consider turning the air conditioner on, the Philadelphia region will experience near-record warmth Monday as we chase high temps close to 90 degrees.Philadelphia is expected to reach a high of 89 today, falling one degree shy of the record set in 1974. On average, Philly doesn't see its first 90-degree day until May 29, but if the city does reach 90 today, it will not be the earliest we've hit 90 degrees. The earliest first 90-degree day was April 7, 1929, when the city reached 92 degrees. When was the latest...
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