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PHILADELPHIA – According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to again soar to the upper 90’s today in Philadelphia. The expected extreme weather coupled by the high humidity levels could create a situation in which heat illness is possible. The District is taking this heat warning seriously by closing schools early, which includes early […]
According to CBS News, a woman once romantically linked to actor Terrence Howard has been charged with assaulting the Red Tails actor outside of his home. Like PRAISEPHILLY on Facebook for the latest news, interviews and opinions on your favorite stars! Police say that 39-year-old May Seng Yang showed up at Howard’s house where she was met at the gate by […]
Philadelphia Eagles agreed to extend a 5 year contract worth $45 million for their star Running Back Lesean McCoy. According to sources the 5 year contract runs through 2017 which includes $20 million guaranteed. This puts Lesean McCoy on the list amongst the highest paid running backs in the NFL. “I love this team, and I’m kind of […]
According to Travel + Leisure magazine, The Philadelphia International Airport was ranked the third-worst among the nation’s 22 largest airports. The ranking cites that Philadelphia International Airport is “hobbled by outdated infrastructure, overcrowding, chronic delays, and demoralized staff.” They were also ranked the 20th worst out of 22 airports by Travel + Leisure’s readership citing […]
DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, NJ burned credit card offers his church members brought to service last Sunday, in order to bring awareness to the debt issues which plague many African Americans. The former Secretary of State for New Jersey publicly burned the letters in […]
A stink bomb was set off in the lunchroom at Morrison Elementary School today hospitalizing nine students for nausea like symptoms. According to officials, students were getting dizzy and throwing up after the stink bomb went of in the cafeteria. The school was evacuated as some parents came to take their children home for the […]
Earth day is here and we want you to celebrate mother earth by learning about the environment in Philadelphia. Here’s whats happening around the city of Philadelphia. (photo by: karen6790) Earth Week National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut St Philadelphia, Pa. www.libertymuseum.org Monday, Apr. 16 – Saturday, Apr. 23; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily FREE […]
Even though Dick Clark was born in Mount Vernon, New York, his death hits home for many in the city of Philadelphia. Philly was the city which launched Dick Clark into stardom from an average radio jock to the host of the biggest show in TV in the country. In 1952, Clark moved to Philadelphia […]
A 19-year-old man attacked Upper Darby police officers early Monday morning after police came to his house to respond to a 911 Call. According to officials, a call was placed to police claiming a man was going to kill his family and himself. When officers entered the house a man jumped out of a closet […]
The Philly 4 Trayvon Movement; a coalition of organizers (many whom organizer Trayvon Martin rallies across the city), clergy and activist will hold a Press Conference to announce our Phase 2 initiatives. In addition, Attorney Michael Coard, Rev Micah Sims and myself will take part in a TOWN HALL forum entitled “Trayvon Martin – Movement […]
from: nbcphiladelphia.com A Pennsylvania woman was hit and killed by a SEPTA train early this morning near the Thorndale station in Chester County. Officials have little details in the tragic incident at this time but an investigation is underway. SEPTA authorities have suspended service between Paoli and Thorndale. More on the story as details are […]
Police say 41-year-old Robert Knappenberger, of Douglass Township, Montgomery County repeatedly raped a 1-year-old child. Knappenberger is listed as a lifetime registrant on the state’s Megan’s Law site. Knappenberger was convicted in the rapes of two children, ages 2 and 4, in 1991. 6abc My thing is, this man was convicted of the raping of […]