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1 week ago | 
fox29.com | Alex George
Students in the School District of Philadelphia are on spring break, and this year, they get to enjoy a fun and free camp. FOX 29's Alex George was there for the kickoff. What we know: Filled with carnival games and activities, the Universal Creighton Charter School kicked off its spring break camp Monday. This camp is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Extend the Day initiative, allowing children of working parents to have a safe space to go to during breaks and learn.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alex George
PHILADELPHIA - Students in the School District of Philadelphia are on spring break, and this year, they get to enjoy a fun and free camp. FOX 29's Alex George was there for the kickoff. What we knowFilled with carnival games and activities, the Universal Creighton Charter School kicked off its spring break camp Monday. This camp is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Extend the Day initiative, allowing children of working parents to have a safe space to go to during breaks and learn.
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1 month ago | 
fox29.com | Alex George
Montgomery County pushing back against reported mass layoffs at SPS Technologies SPS Technologies, the site of a huge 4-alarm fire last month, reportedly plans to lay off half of its workforce. Montgomery County officials are working on plans to keep that from happening.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Alex George
The BriefLocal officials are saying that SPS Technologies, the site of last month’s 4-alarm fire in Jenkintown, plans to lay off nearly half of its entire workforce, equally around 250 employees. Montgomery County officials are asking for financial help rebuilding the facility.
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1 month ago | 
fox29.com | Alex George |Kamryn Scrivens
By Alex George and Kamryn Scrivens Published March 3, 2025 6:03pm EST REAL ID required by May 7: Everything to know Government officials say in order to fly domestically, folks will need to obtain a REAL I.D. Here's what to know. PHILADELPHIA - It has been years since we heard about the need to get a REAL ID for any domestic flying in the U.S., but after multiple delays, the deadline is here. Government agencies say you have just over two months to get it.
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1 month ago | 
fox29.com | Alex George
NARBERTH, Pa. - A real-life drama, not set on a stage, unfolded for a local theater group when its performance space, props, and costumes were destroyed in a fire more than a year ago at Overbrook Presbyterian Church. Sunday night, the actors and crew prepared for their long-awaited curtain call and their triumphant return after tragedy. What we know: The Narberth Community Theatre is preparing to put on their show at the Circus Campus in Mt. Airy after a fire destroyed their stage.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Alex George
The BriefThe Narberth Community Theatre is preparing to put on a performance of ‘Into the Woods’ at the Circus Campus in Mt. Airy. This comes more than a year after a fire destroyed their stage. NARBERTH, Pa. - A real-life drama, not set on a stage, unfolded for a local theater group when its performance space, props, and costumes were destroyed in a fire more than a year ago at Overbrook Presbyterian Church.
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1 month ago | 
fox29.com | Alex George
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - The life of a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer is being remembered at a somber memorial. T.J. Siderio was a 7th grade student in South Philadelphia at the time of his death. What we know: March 1st, 2022, T.J., or Thomas Siderio Junior was fatally shot by a Philadelphia police officer. He was 12 years old. Saturday night, his loved ones gathered to hold a vigil in his honor.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Alex George
The BriefRemembering the life of a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer three years ago on March 1. Police say T.J. Siderio was armed during the incident, firing into an unmarked police car heading towards him and a friend. Investigators say Edsaul Mendoza fired twice after Siderio dropped his weapon. He’s now serving eight to 20 years in prison for his murder.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
fox29.com | Kamryn Scrivens |Alex George
By Kamryn Scrivens and Alex George Published January 19, 2025 9:01pm EST PHILADELPHIA - From winter storm warning to a snow emergency, officials are breaking down what you need to know amid the snowy weather. Plus, Philly area residents reacted to the storm. What we know: A winter storm warning is in effect in Philadelphia until 1 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
