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Philly school district owes $2. 8 million to former employees, city controller says
35+ min ago (298+ words) The School District of Philadelphia may have violated labor agreements in its failure to process termination payments to 729 former employees, an audit by City Controller Christy Brady concludes. The School District of Philadelphia owes 729 former employees a combined $2. 8 million in…...
Crawford County, Pa. is an easy weekend getaway packed with festivals, fairs and seasonal traditions
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (601+ words) When you're looking for a weekend getaway, sometimes the best destination is one that already has your itinerary planned for you. In Crawford County, the calendar stays busy from summer through the holidays with festivals, fairs, outdoor adventures and seasonal…...
Teen wanted in Penn State student's death arrested in Colorado
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (289+ words) Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, one of two teens wanted in the shooting death of Penn State University student Billy Schmidt, was arrested Wednesday night in Colorado, U. S. Marshals say. One of the two teenagers wanted in the death of Penn State student Billy…...
U. S. Marshals offer $5, 000 rewards to find teens charged with killing Penn State student
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (305+ words) Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming, both 16, have been charged in the fatal shooting of Penn State University student Billy Schmidt, 22, in South Philadelphia. The U. S. Marshals Service is offering $5, 000 rewards for information leading to the arrests of two teenagers charged with…...
How to avoid heat-related illnesses during extreme temperatures
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (573+ words) High temperatures blanketing the region pose particular health threats to children, babies and older adults. Philadelphia health officials have declared a heat emergency due to potentially record-setting high temperatures in the coming days. "As we gather to celebrate the Fourth…...
Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross get bobbleheads for America's 250th birthday
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (187+ words) Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin bobbleheads are now available for preorder. Each collectible costs $30. Pint-sized versions of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross can soon wobble on your desk. The'National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has put together a special…...
Elmwood Park Zoo offers free admission on the Fourth of July
1+ day, 42+ min ago (215+ words) Elmwood Park Zoo is offering free admission on the Fourth of July with live entertainment, animal encounters and family activities throughout the day. Families can spend part of the Fourth of July at Elmwood Park Zoo without paying admission. The…...
Here's a look at the newly renovated First Bank of the United States, which is now open to the public
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (501+ words) The First Bank of the United States is reopening to the public for the first time since 2002. The First National Bank is'open to the public again after a 24-year hiatus in which it underwent a multimillion dollar renovation and was…...
Eastern State Penitentiary has a new exhibit on its synagogue, the nation's first in a prison
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (344+ words) Eastern State Penitentiary restored its synagogue in 2009. But the museum has reimagined its exhibit on Jewish life after hundreds of hours of research. The newest permanent exhibit at Eastern State Penitentiary tells stories of the Jewish people incarcerated at the…...
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1+ day, 22+ hour ago (147+ words) Philly Voice 7 secret destinations to explore in NJ 7/4 fireworks shows outside the city Celebrate America250 down the shore Why so many adults feel lonely Which free agents could be the Sixers' next two-way contract success stories? - Report: Kelly Oubre Jr. to…...