Beccah Hendrickson

Philadelphia

Reporter at WPVI-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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Families join 'Wait Until 8th' movement to delay smartphone use

1 week ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

WYNNEWOOD, Pa. (WPVI) -- A movement to eliminate cell phone use for children is growing among school communities throughout the Delaware Valley. "Wait Until 8th" is a campaign that encourages families not to give their children smartphones until they complete the 8th grade. Lower Merion School District dad, John Bellis, originally read about it in the book titled "The Anxious Generation," which details the effects of smartphones and social media on kids. "The evidence is overwhelming," he said.
Darby Township shuts down volunteer fire company, takes fire trucks

1 week ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

DARBY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WPVI) -- A Delaware County fire company has been indefinitely closed and the trucks have been taken from the property after officials said they do not have the membership or certifications to effectively run. Darby Township police and commissioners showed up at Goodwill Fire Company on West Cooke Avenue in the Briarcliffe section of the township after 9 p.m. on the night of Thursday, May 22.
Families pack Wildwoods for Memorial Day Weekend

1 week ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

WILDWOOD, N.J. (WPVI) - Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer at the Jersey Shore and thousands of families packed the Wildwoods for the long weekend. "Watch the tram car please" could be heard up and down the boardwalk as families ate ice cream, rode the Ferris wheel, and played arcade games. "I have been here my whole entire life and it's the first time in a long time I've seen this many families," said Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano.
Driver rescued from flash flood after strong storms hit West Chester, Pennsylvania

3 weeks ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- A West Chester man is grateful to be alive after flash flooding left him trapped in his car during severe storms on Friday. Richard White was driving near South Franklin and East Miner Streets just after noon when the flooding rains quickly rose past his car doors. "It became so high that I had no more control over the car," White said. His Coast Guard training kicked in and he stayed calm as the flooding waters rose around him. "It was coming so quickly.
Runners warm up for IBX Broad Street Run at expo

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Runners participating in the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run spent their Saturday getting ready for the race at the health and wellness expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. There, thousands of athletes picked up their bibs, got their t-shirts, and checked out other resources too.
Cat that was stolen in South Philadelphia has been found and reunited with his family

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The pet cat that was stolen from his South Philadelphia neighborhood, in a catnapping that was caught on video, has been reunited with his family. Acton News learned that two women dropped off Artemis - or Artie - at ACCT Philly as a stray on Thursday night. (The video featured above is from a previous report)The shelter had his chip in their system and the cat was identified as Artie before the shelter opened Friday morning.
Couple heartbroken after they say 2 children, woman stole their cat

1 month ago | kesq.com | Beccah Hendrickson

By Beccah HendricksonClick here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA ( WPVI) - A South Philadelphia couple is heartbroken after they say two children and a woman stole their beloved cat. Andrew Mojica and Dominique Kalpakidou say their cat, Artemis - or Artie - was like the neighborhood cat and spent most of his time outdoors visiting with friends and neighbors. They realized something was wrong Saturday night when they let Artie out and he didn't come home. "He loves being in and out.
Swarthmore students set up pro-Palestine encampment

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

SWARTHMORE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A pro-Palestinian group has set up a new encampment on Swarthmore College's campus, leading to a confrontation between students involved and the administration. "You're harassing us instead," the students could be heard chanting at staff members Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the school says workers were taking back school property from the protesters, who identify as members of Swarthmore Students for Justice in Palestine.
Beloved pet 'Artie' stolen from South Philadelphia: 'You have my cat'

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A South Philadelphia couple is heartbroken after they say two children and a woman stole their beloved cat. Andrew Mojica and Doiminique Kalpakidou say their cat, Artemis, or Artie, was like the neighborhood cat and spent most of his time outdoors visiting with friends and neighbors. They realized something was wrong Saturday night when they let Artie out and he didn't come home. "He loves being in and out. He knows where home is. He never leaves our block," Mojica explained.
Police hope a 'retail theft roundup' will deter thieves hitting Montgomery County, Pa. stores

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Beccah Hendrickson

PLYMOUTH TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Police in Montgomery County are hoping to curb retail theft with the public's help. Plymouth Township police have been putting out a "retail theft roundup" every two weeks, detailing the open cases with surveillance pictures of suspects, locations, and amount stolen. "There's a lot of theft going on in the suburbs," said Detective Sgt. Chris Schwartz. Police say there were 23 incidents over just two weeks in April totaling more than $14,000 worth of stolen goods.

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Articles

Families join 'Wait Until 8th' movement to delay smartphone use

Darby Township shuts down volunteer fire company, takes fire trucks

Families pack Wildwoods for Memorial Day Weekend

Driver rescued from flash flood after strong storms hit West Chester, Pennsylvania

Runners warm up for IBX Broad Street Run at expo

Cat that was stolen in South Philadelphia has been found and reunited with his family

Couple heartbroken after they say 2 children, woman stole their cat

Swarthmore students set up pro-Palestine encampment

Beloved pet 'Artie' stolen from South Philadelphia: 'You have my cat'

Police hope a 'retail theft roundup' will deter thieves hitting Montgomery County, Pa. stores

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