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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 […]
A Bucks County mom gave birth to a premature baby on a Caribbean vacation, and a CHOP team flew in to save the day
Lindsey and Joe Offner were taking a quick vacation to Turks and Caicos last year before they welcomed their second baby. Lindsey, who works in health benefits consulting, had had a smooth pregnancy and delivery with their first child, Cole. Her second pregnancy was progressing just as well – until Lindsey unexpectedly went into labor on May 12, 2023, delivering a 2.5-pound baby girl named Logan at 27 weeks gestation.
Chicken takeout chain opens shop in Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, Pa. - A chicken takeout chain from Philadelphia is now open in Pottstown, Montgomery County and it's already drawing a crowd. Asad's Hot Chicken opened on North Charlotte Street Friday. People lined up to check out the new takeout place. Asad's offers fried chicken sliders and tenders along with...
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...
Video: Giant crater causing frustration for residents as cars become trapped on Philly street
HARROWGATE - There is frustration in Harrowgate, where video after video shows vehicles driving through barricades and becoming trapped in a pit in the street. Neighbors say the hole has been there for two-and-a-half months and they want to know what is being done to fix it. "It’s a mess,"...
Saving Philly strays with Le Cat Cafe
Philadelphia, PA – Green Street Rescue, an animal rescue non-profit, created Philadelphia’s first cat café to offer a unique social experience; it’s called Le Cat Café! Guests can meet a community of cat lovers – and possibly a fur-ever friend. There are an estimated four-hundred-thousand stray cats in the city of Philadelphia and it’s non-profits […]
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...
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.
New Chestnut Street crossing under construction
Construction is underway for a new mid-block crosswalk with a traffic light on the 3200 block of Chestnut Street, outside the Handschumacher Dining Center. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is executing the project with 100 percent federal funds on behalf of Drexel University. The project’s expected completion date lands before fall term. According to a Drexel statement, a direct connection between the Korman Quadrangle and the new crosswalk will be established where Theaster Gates’ sculpture “Monument in Waiting” currently stands west of Stratton Hall. The work is currently on loan; the connection will be built after 2026 when the sculpture loan ends.
New Rules: West Chester Borough to Rewrite Ordinance for Keeping Chickens in Residential Backyards
West Chester Borough will rewrite an ordinance, allowing for more flexibility for residents who are raising chickens. West Chester Borough Council authorized Solicitor Kristin Camp to rewrite a borough ordinance and to loosen up the rules for keeping chickens in borough backyards, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.
Delco now has its first community center for BIPOC, LGBTQ youth
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This Pride Month, Delaware County is celebrating a parade, a festival — and the opening of its first community center for BIPOC and LGBTQ youth.
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