April 26, 2024
Festivals
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Michael Tanenbaum
The Philadelphia Zoo's annual Summer Ale Festival is Saturday, July 20 from 7-10 p.m. The event raises money for animal conservation, care and community programs. It features beer, ciders and seltzers from dozens of breweries along with food trucks, live music and DJs.
April 26, 2024
Environment
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Michael Tanenbaum
North Wildwood will begin an emergency beach replenishment project in the coming weeks after reaching an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on a temporary plan to address severe erosion along the city's coastline.
April 26, 2024
Illness
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Michael Tanenbaum
Sixers star Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a condition that temporarily causes weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. Bell's palsy usually resolves in a matter of weeks and does not have long-term complications, but it can cause pain and discomfort. The condition is thought to be caused by inflammation of the facial nerve that stems from another ailment.
April 24, 2024
Real Estate
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Michael Tanenbaum
A mansion in Gladwyne will be sold at auction in May. The property was once owned by heirs of the Campbell Soup Co. The Linden Hill Estate and Linden Court off Monk Road cover more than 26 acres and multiple residences.
April 24, 2024
Business
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Michael Tanenbaum
Express plans to close several of its stores in the Philadelphia area and South Jersey as part of the fashion brand's bankruptcy plan, which could set a up a sale of its remaining stores. The Express Edit store on Walnut Street in Center City and at Fashion District Philadelphia both will close, along with stores at the Deptford Mall and in Moorestown.
April 24, 2024
Investigations
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Michael Tanenbaum
Three people were killed in a fiery crash on Route 322 in Boothwyn on Wednesday during a pursuit by Pennsylvania State Police, according to reports. The chase followed a report of shoplifting at a Lululemon store in Concord Township. The driver of the fleeing vehicle, a red Ford Taurus, lost control of the car, trapping its occupants inside, police said. Upper Chichester Police shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway as part of the investigation.
April 23, 2024
2024 Election
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Michael Tanenbaum
In Pennsylvania's primary elections for attorney general on Tuesday, Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday were projected to win their parties' nominations and will face in each other in the November general election. The attorney general serves as the state's top prosecutor, handling a wide array of investigations in addition to legal advocacy on behalf of the public in areas such as consumer protection, health care and civil rights.
April 23, 2024
2024 Election
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Michael Tanenbaum
Sean Dougherty has beaten Kevin Boyle in the primary election for Pennsylvania's 172nd District in Northeast Philly and Montgomery County. On the Republican side, Burholme Civic Association president Aizaz Gill defeated U.S. Army combat veteran Patrick Gushue.
April 23, 2024
2024 Election
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Michael Tanenbaum
Malcolm Kenyatta won Pennsylvania's Democratic primary election for auditor general on Tuesday, defeating Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley. Kenyatta will face incumbent Republican Tim DeFoor in the general election in November.
April 23, 2024
2024 Election
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Michael Tanenbaum
In U.S. 1st District of Pennsylvania, Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is seeking a fifth term and facing a primary challenge from conservative Mark Houck. The district covers all of Bucks County and part of Montgomery County. In the 7th District, which covers the Lehigh Valley, three Republicans are vying for the party's nomination and a chance challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in the November general election.