Arcadia University named top producer of Gilman Scholars over 25 years
Arcadia University, long renowned as a national leader in study abroad, has been named by the U.S. Department of State as among the top recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship over the past 25 years. Arcadia is recognized as a Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution in the...
Philadelphia prepares for global spotlight with extended bar hours, new app and grants
With events like the FIFA World Cup and America's 250th anniversary approaching, Philadelphia leaders are ramping up efforts to welcome millions of visitors to the City of Brotherly Love.
Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While PHL is struggling with TSA staffing shortages, Trenton-Mercer Airport remains operational, with a special option for Philly flyers. While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as...
Philly teen breaks truck window to save woman appearing to have a seizure
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
See Which Philadelphia ZIP Code is Most Educated, According to New Census Data
A new analysis of the most educated ZIP codes in the nation and region features several Philadelphia and Pennsylvania suburb ZIP codes. A new analysis that looked at over 12,000 ZIP codes nationwide found that the Philadelphia area is home to some of the most educated communities in the United States.
Josh Shapiro signs bipartisan bill giving bars the option to stay open until 4...
Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1218 into law on Friday, establishing a temporary Philadelphia 250 Permit that allows bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues to stay open until 4 AM during the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The extended hours run from June 11 through July 20,...
Cops: Philly Man Caught Cashing Checks on Surveillance Footage Totaling More $3500 from Stolen...
A 48-year-old Philadelphia man basically raised his hand and said “take me to jail” as he’s now charged with 30 fraud related felonies connected to a stolen backpack from which he allegedly cashed checks totaling more than $3500.00. Mark James Freeman Jr. was arraigned by Magisterial District...
West Philly Corner Store Cooks Up SNAP Workaround For Hot Meals
A new kind of corner store is quietly feeding neighbors in West Philadelphia before it even opens its doors. The Community Grocer, a self-described sustainable corner store near 60th Street and Walton Avenue, says it has already been distributing more than 150 meals a week while construction continues on its flagship...
City Council roundup: Jail oversight, absentee landlords, resign to run
City Council on Thursday unanimously approved legislation detailing a new prison oversight system and a measure designed to reduce problems associated with ‘absentee’ landlords. Meanwhile, the sponsor of a ballot question altering Philadelphia’s resign-to-run rule moved to scrap the proposal. Jail oversight. Voters...
15-year-old shot multiple times in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden section
Philadelphia police are searching for a gunman who shot a teenager multiple times in the city's Spring Garden neighborhood.
