Jessica Yakubovsky

Philadelphia

Digital Content Producer at WPHL-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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This weekend in Philly: May 24 and 25🛼🎭🎪

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: May 23, 2025 / 08:30 AM EDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 08:03 PM EDT (WPHL) — This weekend (May 24 and 25) is set to be jam-packed with events like the opening of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Philly Renaissance Faire, the Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival, and much more.
Phurry Friend Friday: Adopt Morisina

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: May 23, 2025 / 08:00 AM EDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 01:51 PM EDT (WPHL) — It’s Phurry Friend Friday at PHL17, and we want to help 8-month-old Morisina find her FURever home. Morisina is a happy-go-lucky puppy who loooooves to meet new people.
Love triangle leads to deadly shooting in West Philadelphia

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: May 22, 2025 / 07:36 AM EDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 07:36 AM EDT (WPHL) — A suspected love triangle has led to a deadly shooting in West Philadelphia overnight. According to Philadelphia Police, the shooting occurred at 12:30 a.m. at the Greenbriar Club apartments on Conshohocken Avenue.
Man fatally stabbed in Logan; no arrests made

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: May 21, 2025 / 08:19 AM EDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 08:19 AM EDT (WPHL) — A man has died after he was stabbed yesterday evening in the city’s Logan section. Philadelphia Police say the stabbing occurred at 7:23 p.m. in the 4800 block of North 9th Street. The male victim was transferred to the Einstein Medical Center with multiple stab wounds.
Road closures for 2025 Roots Picnic

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — The 2025 Roots Picnic is happening on May 31 and June 1 and as the city prepares, drivers should be aware of road closures for the festival. The two-day music, arts, and culture festival will be held at The Mann Center at Fairmount Park. Road Closures & Parking RestrictionsLane restrictions and road closures around the West Fairmount Park area and Overbrook neighborhood will begin on Monday, May 19.
Peppa Pig has a new baby sister and she’s coming to screens on May 30

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — Peppa Pig and her family officially have a new addition! Mummy Pig has officially welcomed Baby Evie, Peppa’s newest baby sister. “On this joyous of days, we announce the birth of our sweet baby girl!” said the Official Peppa Pig Instagram page. “Evie will make her first on-screen appearance at the Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience, screening in 350+ cinemas across the U.S. from May 30, 2025,” said Hasbro.
Two men sentenced in PA after illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — Two men convicted of illegally reentering the United States after having been deported have been sentenced, the U.S. Department of Justice says. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 33-year-old Yovany Basurto, aka Yovany Basurt Leal from Mexico, was sentenced to serve exactly three months for illegally reentering the U.S. after having been deported.
300 pounds of opium seized in Philadelphia after arriving from Spain

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — Nearly 300 pounds of opium were seized in Philadelphia after arriving from Spain throughout May. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods had a street value of about $30,000. CBPCBPCBP says the “the poppy plant, including poppy pods, poppy straw, and poppy straw concentrate in either liquid, solid, or powder form, is controlled under Schedule II of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office arrests top fugitive on most wanted list

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — The Gloucester County Sheriff’s office has announced the arrest of the “number one fugitive” on their top ten most wanted list. According to Gloucester County Sheriff Carmel M. Morina, John Villari, who was wanted for 2nd-degree resisting arrest, was apprehended on May 18. The Sheriff says Villari was apprehended in the area of the Glassboro/Williamstown Bicycle Trail.
Get paid $50 an hour to sleep with this dream job

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: May 20, 2025 / 09:57 AM EDT Updated: May 20, 2025 / 09:57 AM EDT (WPHL) — Do you love sleeping, and how does it sound to be paid to sleep? As part of a new campaign from the sleep app, Sleepagotchi, one lucky person will get the job title of professional sleeper.