Scientists Study Invasive Snakehead Fish Threatening Native Species at Tinicum’s John Heinz Refuge
A “voracious predator,” the Northern snakehead, is being examined in the waters of the John Heinz Refuge in Tinicum, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Snakeheads eat native fish, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission sees them as an environmental threat. It is illegal to transport them live in
Two Great Pizza Shops Serving Up Slices in Philadelphia Suburbs
Philadelphia is known for having some of the best pizza and that extends into the suburbs, with two great pizza shops in Chester County, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Whether you take a slice or buy the whole pie, you’re bound to be left full and satisfied, yet...
$500K worth of bourbon stolen from Philly warehouse, company officials say
An investigation is underway after more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon were stolen from a Philadelphia warehouse in broad daylight Friday, according to company officials. According to A21 Wine & Spirits and Apogee 21 Holdings, Inc., approximately 1,800 cases of Noble Oak Bourbon — worth about $500,000 — were stolen fro
She Ran a Pretzel Shop. Then Manor College Helped Her Find Her True Calling...
Jules Sulpazo spent years running a Philly Pretzel Factory location — early mornings, delivery prep, long hours, and the permanent smell of baked dough in her car. She was proud of what she built. But something was missing. Now, nearly a year into her career as a surgery nurse...
Frankford High Boss Under Fire As Staff Allege ‘Toxic’ Culture In Philly Probe
The mood at Frankford High School is under the microscope, and it is not for a science project. The School District of Philadelphia has launched a formal climate audit at the Northeast Philadelphia campus after staff submitted written statements describing years of tension, intimidation and alleged misconduct. The timi
Vanguard Ditches Malvern Office Lease, Cutting Building Occupancy to 36 Percent
Vanguard is walking away from 87,600 square feet of office space in Malvern, a move that will send one building’s occupancy from 100 percent to 36 percent, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investment giant’s lease at 45 Liberty Blvd. in the Great Valley Corporate Center...
Funeral service to be held for man found in suitcase in Kensington
Family and friends of a man whose body was found in a suitcase last month will gather Saturday afternoon to celebrate his life. The funeral service for Vincent Good comes two weeks after his remains were found in a suitcase and trash bags in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Four suspects have been charged in con
Man, 60, stabbed to death in North Philly
A 60-year-old man was stabbed to death Friday night in North Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Police said the stabbing happened just before 11 p.m. on June 5 near N 11th and Thompson Streets. The man was pronounced dead at 11:06 p.m., officials said. According to the Homicide...
1 person found dead inside burning rowhome in North Philly Friday, officials say
A person was found dead inside a two-story home where dozens of firefighters were called to put out a fire on Friday night, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department. The fire happened at a rowhome on the 2700 block of West Oakdale Street in North Philadelphia around 8:50 p.m. on June 5, officials said.
Bucks County Officials Share Thoughts, Concerns Related to Expansion of Nearby Airport
Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township officials have joined the protest against the expansion of Trenton-Mercer Airport over concerns of a negative impact on air, water, and noise quality, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The FAA has already approved a plan to quadruple the airport’s size and allow the...
