Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf dispelled rumors that his administration would be shutting down schools statewide this fall as the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues. "There are widespread rumors that I will soon be announcing a statewide school building closure or cancelling classes this fall. I want to be clear: I am not closing school buildings or cancelling classes," Wolf said....
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Musikfest 2020 has moved its 10-day festival online this year due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania outdoor music festival usually attracts 1.2 million for free music performances across 17 stages along with German themed food and crafts. For its 36th year you'll be able to watch the music streaming online. There is also an online craft village. Festival food is...
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The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Board of Directors voted to allow fall sports for the upcoming school year earlier this week. They approved the recommendations of individual sport's steering subcommittees and the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. All sports will follow the Pennsylvania Department of Health restrictions. Local school districts and conferences...
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The Philadelphia School Board voted on Thursday, 7/30, to approve the School District's revised reopening plan 7-1. Superintendent William Hite introduced a new plan this week that will start the school year off all-digital after receiving push back from parents, teachers, and staff on the original hybrid plan during last Thursday's 8-hour meeting. Virtual learning will be in place through...
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority has extended its eviction moratorium until March 15, 2021. The PHA said it does not want housing to a be a concern for the 80,000 low-income families 'disproportionately affected' by the pandemic. The moratorium applies to non-payment of rent or related fees and not evictions related to health and safety. "The federal eviction moratorium expires this...
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The Philadelphia Phillies canceled all activity at Citizens Bank Park until further notice on Thursday, 7/30. Two members of the Phillies' staff have tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. One person is a coach and the other is a member of the home clubhouse staff. A member of the visiting clubhouse staff had tested positive earlier this week. No players have tested positive so far, but...
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Six people have been arrested for vandalizing, damaging, stealing from, and lighting fire to Pennsylvania State Police vehicles on the first day of unrest in Philadelphia in late May. Luke Cossman of Levittown, Steven Anderson of Levittown, Sammy Rivera of Philadelphia, Francisco Reyes of Philadelphia, William Besaw of Souderton, and an underage boy from Croydon are charged with criminal...
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The warning period for speed cameras installed along the Roosevelt Boulevard is about to expire. Cameras were installed in eight locations on June 1. There has been a 60-day grace period where speeders were just sent warnings. The vendor in charge of the cameras said the volume of warnings is one of the highest in the country. Drivers were regularly caught going 100 mph in the 55 mph zone....
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro are joining other lawmakers and civil leaders in calling for the resignation of Philadelphia NAACP President Minster Rodney Muhammad. Last week, Muhammad shared a meme to Facebook that was widely considered anti-Semitic. The image featured a large hand pressing down on a group of people. It had a quote misattributed to the...
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PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL ADDS MORE THAN 60 NEW ACTS TO COMPLETE THIS YEAR'S STELLAR LINEUP FOR THE
59TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EDITION
Local / Regional Acts from Philadelphia Music Co-Op and NERFA bring the grand total to 167!
Broadcasting Around The World the Weekend of August 13-16, 2020!
(JULY 28, 2020 - PHILADELPHIA) The...
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA | July 31, 2020 10:18 pm
