March 31, 2025
by Alex Lloyd Gross Unknown person(s) have been damaging the final resting spots of several people that are buried at the Bristol Cemetery, off of Route 13. “This act of desecration is not only a criminal offense but a deeply disrespectful affront to the memory of the deceased and the families who care for them,”…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Small businesses will be hurt under proposed changes by Mayor Parker, say Council members Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke. Currently, small businesses in Philadelphia do not pay city tax on the first $100,000 they make. This is called the BIRT exemption. The plan is to do away with this exemption. Minority…
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HARRISBURG, March 25 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today voted to ensure that people maintain access to essential health care under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. House Democrats voted unanimously for the bills, which would ensure that these essential protections remain in place for Pennsylvanians despite threats to dismantle the ACA at the…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Imagine your child is playing an online game or on social media. A very attractive member of the opposite sex now wants to friend request your child. They say they are new to the area. The photo is of a teenager who appears to be slightly older than your child. Your…
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Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com Mark Bani with the pipe organ he plays at Macy’s. by Alex Lloyd Gross Macy’s has closed their center city location. The iconic store once was home to John Wannamaker’s. That was when retail stores were almost at war with each other, trying to out do one another to…
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Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Pennsylvania license plates haven’t changed much this millennium. While a few tweaks have been made to…
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by Christopher Baxter of Spotlight Pa. When Luen Ng died at 75 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia, few people outside her family knew her story. But a Spotlight PA investigation revealed something that should concern every Pennsylvanian: for months before her death, the agency tasked with protecting vulnerable older adults…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Parades in Philadelphia, Levittown, Delco and beyond helped usher in this years St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Hundreds of Thousands of people showed up across the region to see them. In Levittown, the festivities started hours before the 10:30 AM start to the parade, with people who staked out their spot close…
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The tax deadline is fast approaching in April. When your hard-earned money is going out the door faster than you can make it, Campaign for Working Families is here for you. While the price of groceries, services and goods are skyrocketing, this service is — honest-to-goodness — free. The local nonprofit Campaign for Working Families,…
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The South Philadelphia Library hosts “Return to Innocence,” an adults-only arts and crafts event designed for those who miss read-alouds and summer camp style activities. Participants will enjoy a curated playlist and short story readings while engaging in simple crafts and coloring. All materials will be provided. No prior craft skills are required. Hint: This…
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