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Business owners in Kensington say city's efforts to clean up aren't enough
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The owners of a restaurant in Philadelphia's Kensington section say that since last month's actions by the city, which included street cleaning and removing an encampment in the neighborhood, people experiencing homelessness and people using drugs have been pushed to an area near their business.Mariangeli Alicea and her husband, Chef Dionicio Jiménez, are co-owners of Cantina la Martina at D Street and Kensington Avenue. They say that people who used to gather farther south have now been pushed to a spot near their restaurant."When we come in in the morning, now we have to remove people who are...
Super Wawas Getting Some Push Back Amidst Expansion
Here in Delaware County, Wawa still evokes positive feelings, but that’s not true everywhere, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert Costello, the owner of Costello Asset Management, a close observer of local retail, said Wawa evokes personal feelings locally because it started here. “But Wawa is now...
Free air conditioners available again in Pa. through utility assistance program
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania is offering free air conditioning units and repairs again this summer to some residents. The cooling assistance comes as the Philadelphia region prepares for what’s expected to...
The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
The 1724 Courthouse in Chester, the oldest continuously running courthouse in the U.S. Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes...
Record-breaking Pennsylvania fish caught in Delaware River
(WJET/WFXP)– A Pennsylvania man set a record for the white perch he caught this spring and there’s nothing fishy about it! The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced Friday there’s a new record for the largest white perch caught in the Commonwealth at 2 pounds, 1 ounce, 14.125 inches long with a girth of […]
Popular Philadelphia Sports Bar Expanding, Will Open New Location in Bensalem
The popular South Street bar will open a new location in Bucks County. A longtime Philadelphia sports bar will be opening its latest location in Bensalem, its first expansion into the Bucks County area. Staff writers at 94.5 PST recently wrote about the upcoming location. Founding Fathers Bar, a longtime...
Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of Philly: Jay-Z Dragged For $300M Educational Campaign To Send Low-Income Students To Private Schools
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and Jay-Z may just be on his way after a new initiative for Philadelphia schools. Beyonce‘s husband and his company Roc Nation announced a $300M educational campaign for low-income Philadelphia students, PEOPLE reports. And the internet had a lot to say about it.
Philadelphia's Roosevelt Intersection to Face Closures for Safety Upgrades This Saturday
Major traffic signal upgrades are set to interrupt the regular flow of vehicles at the bustling intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard, Adams Avenue, and Summerdale Avenue in Philadelphia this Saturday, June 8. Streets Commissioner Kristin Del Rossi confirmed that improvements aim to enhance motorist and pedestrian safety, in an effort that aligns with the city's Vision Zero initiatives. Motorists should brace for detours and allow for extra travel time as the intersection undergoes a two-phase closure, starting early in the morning.
Collingdale councilwoman gives away free food despite losing her home in a fire
COLLINGDALE, Pa. (CBS) – An anti-hunger advocate in Delaware County is giving back to the community, despite becoming the victim of a fire.Collingdale Councilwoman Felecia Coffee had just finished feeding a group of veterans at her home on North Street on May 28 when she noticed her back porch was burning."I was devastated because there's nothing you can do," Coffee said. "It was a total loss and they said we won't be back in the house for a year or so."Coffee is living with family until she gets back on her feet. Investigators are still working to determine the cause...
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