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Three PA Cities Among World's Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why Three PA Cities Among World's Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why
Three PA Cities Among World's Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…

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by Chris Spiker
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Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 A $39,000 diamond ring, a full suit of armor, and a bag packed with rocks. Those are just a few of the surprises discovered inside lost luggage in the US in 2024. Unclaimed Baggage released its 2025 "Found Report" on Wednesday, April 9. The annual report is published by the Alabama retailer that resells, donates, or recycles lost luggage and its contents if unclaimed for 90 days. In July 2024 alone, US airlines handled 45.6 million checked bags, according to the federal Department of Transportation. Less than 0.05% were permanently lost. Despite the near-perfect baggage return rate, m…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Here's Where Philly Ranks Among 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US Here's Where Philly Ranks Among 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US
Here's Where Philly Ranks Among 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US Traffic jams continue to plague urban centers across the United States, leading to lost time, increased costs, and frustration for millions of commuters.  The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard sheds light on the cities most affected, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by drivers. Here are the 10 cities with the worst traffic, according to INRIX: New York City – The Big Apple leads the nation, with drivers losing countless hours in traffic. Chicago – The Windy City ranks second, with congestion remaining a major issue. Los Angeles – LA’s infamous gridlock earns it…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol
Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol Crews responded to a blaze at the Dow Research & Development facility in Bristol on Friday morning, July 26, according to a statement from the company.  The fire broke out at the 310 George Patterson Boulevard site around 10:30 a.m., a Dow spokesperson said. Onsite emergency management personnel and firefighters responded and brought the flames under control by 1:20 p.m., according to the company.  The fire was contained to an industrial oven and no one was injured, said Bristol Township Fire Rescue Chief Kevin Dippolito. People near the site were evacuated as a pre…

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by Mac Bullock
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Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital
Giselle Fetterman Releases Statement After Senator Husband Checks Into Walter Reed Hospital US Senator representing Pennsylvania John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for clinical depression, according to Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson. “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” said Jentleson. “After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself.” Fetterman is receiving inpatient care and is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis, according to his office. His wife, Giselle says: "After …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Capital Beltway Climate Protest Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume Capital Beltway Climate Protest Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume
Capital Beltway Climate Protest Actually Caused More Pollution, Twitter Users Fume A July Fourth climate protest that halted traffic on the Capital Beltway has some activists upset, saying the backup caused even more pollution. Protestors kneeling on the road brought traffic to a complete standstill at Route 29 around 12:30 p.m. in Silver Spring, leading to the arrest of 14 people. Some activists say that the action of stopping traffic actually contributed to making the climate worse. Don't do this. Never protest anything in DC by sitting in the Interstate Capital Beltway or any road. All these climate protesters did was make the climate worse by backing up traffic 12…

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by Annie DeVoe and Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Bethlehem Man Dies In Monroe County Crash: Police Bethlehem Man Dies In Monroe County Crash: Police
Bethlehem Man Dies In Monroe County Crash: Police A 72-year-old man from the Lehigh Valley was killed in a single-car crash over the weekend in Monroe County, authorities said. Jeffry Lee Semprini, of Bethlehem, was driving east on Kunkletown Road in Ross Township when he failed to negotiate a left curve and went off the road around 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, Pennsylvania State Police said. The vehicle traveled approximately 180 feet along the grass before falling into a creek, state police said. Semprini was taken to St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, where he later died, according to police. Police also contacted the Pe…

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by Nicole Acosta