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Careers in law enforcement highlighted as nearly 100 agencies on hand for recruitment
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Hundreds of future police officers turned out Saturday for the 8th annual Law Enforcement Job Fair. Almost 100 different agencies came out for the recruiting effort from as far away as New Hampshire and Nashville, all with one goal – to try to find great men and women to join their departments.
Pride 365 starts early this year with a citywide tour and with a record-breaking rainbow flag
Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Pride celebrations this June will start a day earlier than normal this year. The three-day opening weekend kicks off with a citywide tour on May 31.
Separate overnight shootings in Philadelphia leave 3 people injured, police say
Three people were injured after two separate shootings that happened in Philadelphia Friday night into Saturday morning, police said. According to police, the first shooting happened around 11:51 p.m. Friday on the 4600 block of E. Roosevelt Blvd. Police said responding officers found a 37-year-old man suffering from two gunshot...
Ax throwing and go-karts: 61 year-old N.J. mall’s strategy to attract more visitors
A two-story entertainment center featuring ax throwing and a go-kart track has been proposed at the Moorestown Mall six months after voters approved an unusual referendum aimed at revitalizing the Burlington County shopping destination. The proposed entertainment center, known as Parky’s, was presented to the Moorestown planning board at its...
Family's long search for missing mother ends with recovery of car from Cooper River
PENNSAUKEN — A car pulled from the depths of the Cooper River held the remains of a woman missing since July 2010, a family member says. "After 13 long years we have closure, my mom was found," Julia Young posted in a Facebook message after members of a nonprofit search group found the vehicle on Thursday.
A Shopping Trip for a Chester Nail Salon Led to RareFootage Sports
Shawn Rodgers with his camera shooting for his RareFootage Sports media brand. Two years ago, Shawn Rodgers and his wife, Egypt, were shopping at a Best Buy for a television to put in Egypt’s Chester nail studio. Instead, Egypt picked up a digital camera and snapped a picture of her husband.
Horsham Hotel Put Up for Auction; Starting Bid Is $1.4M
The TownePlace Suites Philadelphia Horsham was put up for auction with a starting bid of $1.4 million earlier this month, with bidding scheduled for June 24. The TownePlace Suites Philadelphia Horsham is headed to auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 94-key hotel was put up for...
UPenn graduation: Security heightened ahead of commencement as tensions on campus remain high
PHILADELPHIA - The University of Pennsylvania elevated security ahead of commencement as tension on campus surrounding the ongoing war in Gaza remains high. Guests who will watch about 6,000 walk across the stage at Franklin Field Monday morning will first need to pass through an airport-style security checkpoint. The Ivy...
Pa. seeks to boost kids’ health coverage with Medicaid waiver
When her daughter was younger, Brooke Petry’s annual Medicaid renewal was akin to a scheduled anxiety attack. The state required extensive documentation of her income and her partner’s, along with an often ambiguous list of questions about her family’s circumstances. Trying to get clarification often meant hours on the phone, sometimes with conflicting answers. If the Philadelphia-area mom messed anything up, her daughter might end up without healthcare.
17 Must-Try: Best Cheesesteaks in Philly?
You can even order vegan cheesesteaks if you prefer plant-based proteins. But if you haven't tried Philadelphia cheesesteaks before, you might want to try one of these restaurants. If you are a cheesesteak fanatic, you will love this article! We've gathered our favorite places in Philadelphia for you to order cheesesteaks and see which ones are cut below.
"Frankie Beverly Way" in East Germantown dedicated to R&B soul legend Frankie Beverly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Saturday, more than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly. In a two-hour afternoon program, Beverly was joined by Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass, Mayor Cherelle Parker, renowned DJ Donnie Simpson, 107.9's Lady B and others to unveil the new "Frankie Beverly Way" street sign.The sign, which represents the 6000 block of North Norwood Street in East Germantown, currently stands at the intersection of North Norwood Street and Spencer Avenue. Beverly expressed his deep gratitude for all of the fans who showed up to the celebration."I just love you so...
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