100 Philadelphia public schools will dismiss early Tuesday, Wednesday due to forecasted heat, district say

Photo: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service A cow in England found itself in quite the predicament: its head was stuck in the fork of a tree.Thanks to firefighters and an animal rescue adviser in Chilbolton, Hampshire, the cow is now free to mooo-ve along.Firefighters said it took about an hour and 20 minutes for rescuers to cut into the tree and free the cow.

PHILADELPHIA - With the shool year in full swing, service workers have avoided a strike with the School District of Philadelphia after ratifying a new four-year contract on Saturday.Workers represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ announced a tentative agreement on August 26 after voting to authorize a strike days prior if the district did not meet their demands.The agreement "achieves historic wage increases and essential training for the union’s membership," according to a statement by the union.Two thousand of Philadelphia's bus drivers, bus attendants, bus mechanics, general cleaners, building engineers, and trades workers voted to ratify the new contract, which will replace the current two-year contract that expired in August.In a statement, the union says the new four-year contract includes:

Shooting erupt in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend. PHILADELPHIA - A holiday weekend began with violence in Philadelphia as at least eight shootings rang out across the city in just one morning.A double shooting in Kingsessing reportedly claimed the lives of two men.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are looking for information after they say a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene early Saturday morning.The victim, identified as 26-year-old LesMarie Velazquez, was reportedly crossing at Whitaker Avenue and Luzerne Street when she was hit by a vehicle around 2:55 a.m.She was transported to a local hospital, where she was initially listed in extremely critical condition.

LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. - A woman is dead after police say her car was hit by a man driving under the influence in Lehigh County Friday night.The victim, a 55-year-old woman, was reportedly struck head-on while driving on Airport Road in Hanover Township around 11 p.m.She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.MORE HEADLINES:The driver of the other vehicle, a 41-year-old man, was arrested for DUI following the crash, according to police.Police are investigating the fatal crash.

PHILADELPHIA - Franchesca Alvarado, known as Cheka, in many ways, started a brand-new chapter at age 22.She was a devoted single mom to her young daughter in Philadelphia and planning to take criminal justice classes at a local community college. She was trying to find her way after the death of her own mom, at only age nine, with the help of her two sisters: Tina, who took more of a motherly role and Frances, the closest to her in age."Her spirit was so bright. She was so beautiful.

Bruce Willis starred in Die Hard 2 on ITV4. The 1990 movie was the smash-hit blockbuster sequel to Die Hard, which became a worldwide phenomenon and launched Willis into a legendary career that still stands strong today. But in recent months, the actor decided to go back to where it all began in a nostalgic step into his past.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's weekend violence began with a deadly double shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Saturday morning.Police say two men were killed after shots rang out on 52nd Street at Woodland Avenue around 4 a.m.One man was pronounced dead on the scene, while the other died later at a local hospital.MORE HEADLINES:The name and age of the victims has to be released.Police have also not released a motive, or any information about suspects.

As of now, Delhi has 1,457 active cases, Maharashtra has 9,197 cases, Haryana 1,185 cases, Assam has 2,838 cases, Kerala has 9,645 covid cases , Tamil Nadu has 5,127 active cases and Karnataka 5,051 NEW DELHI: India recorded 7,219 fresh covid infections and 33 related deaths in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry said in an update on Saturday. Active cases now stand at 56,745, with total reported cases since the pandemic hit in early 2020 at more than 4.44 crore.

FAIRMOUNT - Organizers are putting the final touches on Made in America before it kicks off Saturday and safety is a big concern for all involved.It’s mic check time along the Parkway on the eve of the Made in America concert and festival.Stages and tents are in place for the star-studded show. And, so are police officers."You want it to be perfect.

ITV4, Bruce Willis stars in Die Hard 2. The 1990 movie was the smash-hit blockbuster sequel to Die Hard, which became a worldwide phenomenon and launched Willis into a legendary career that still stands strong today. But in recent months the actor decided to go back to where it all began in a step back into his past.

TACONY - A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood.Officials said the shooting happened near the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Disston Street late Friday afternoon, just after 4 p.m.15th District officers found a gunshot victim in the street when they arrived on the location.Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace said the man was shot one time and the bullet entered his arm, traveled through the torso and into the man's leg.Police believe the shooting happened as a result of a robbery or theft, either a carjacking gone bad or some personal property of the victim.Police rushed him to Frankford Torresdale Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.Police are actively investigating the shooting.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for two men who they believe shot a man to death in the basement of a Philadelphia home on Friday.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 6200 block of Marsden Street just after 5 p.m.

TACONY - A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood.Officials said the shooting happened near the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Disston Street late Friday afternoon, just after 4 p.m.Officers found a man in the street, suffering from four gunshot wounds.Police rushed him to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.Police are actively investigating the shooting.

NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma opens its college football season with a matchup against UTEP. Coverage kicks off at 3:30 p.m.

Drake had people talking online this week after calling 2020 the “hardest year maybe in human history.”

PHILADELPHIA - A man and two children were hospitalized after police say they were struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday afternoon in West Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of 56th and Vine streets around noon. Police said two girls, ages 5 and 3, sustained "bodily injuries" in the crash.

Queen Elizabeth II is taking time to focus on her health. The 96-year-old British monarch has pulled out of another historic event amid ongoing health issues. “The queen will not attend the Braemar Gathering.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a car and its occupants in connection with a shooting in North Philadelphia. Authorities say the shooting happened Monday at 8:35 p.m.

WASHINGTON - A D.C. man is taking his 92-year old grandma Joy on the road trip of a lifetime.

WAKEONE has announced that TO1 member Chan will be absent from the upcoming New York stop of the KCON US Tour 2022 amid health concerns.The South Korean label took to the K-pop boyband’s official Twitter page yesterday earlier today at New York local time (September 1) to announce that member Chan will not join the rest of his bandmates in the group’s performances at the upcoming New York stop of the KCON US Tour.“Chan wasn’t feeling well during a rehearsal for the KCON 2022 US Tour New York, and he is currently taking a rest,” read the company’s English statement. “Although the artist has a strong will to participate in the performance, we have decided [for] Chan not to attend the New York performance to prioritise the artist’s health and condition.”“We apologise to the fans for causing concern with the sudden news, and we promise to do our best for Chan’s recovery,” WAKEONE concluded.The New York iteration of the ongoing KCON US Tour, which is scheduled for tonight at local time, is the final stop of the tour, after a slew of performances across the US in the past month, in cities such as San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta and more.Aside from TO1, other acts who are part of the KCON tour include girl groups STAYC and LIGHTSUM, as well as boyband CRAVITY.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a 4-year-old child is fighting for their life after being shot Thursday night in Philadelphia's Germantown section. The shooting reportedly happened on East Penn Street around 8:30 p.m.Chief Inspector Scott Small from the Philadelphia Police Department said the 4-year-old is in critical condition at a local hospital. No information has been shared on what sparked the gunfire, and police have not said if any arrests have been made. This is a developing story

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm Thursday night about what he views as extremist threats to American democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism. He's aiming to reframe the November elections as part of an unceasing battle for the "soul of the nation."Nearly two years after he defeated Donald Trump, it's a reprise of Biden's 2020 campaign theme, casting the midterm election stakes in as dire terms as those that sent him to the Oval Office.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A bill that would have blocked California state prisons from transferring inmates to federal immigration custody was failing as lawmakers prepared to adjourn Wednesday.Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed similar legislation in 2019, saying then that it could "negatively impact prison operations." It also faced stiff opposition from law enforcement organizations, with the California Police Chiefs Association calling it "a major threat to public safety."State law prohibits local police and sheriffs from cooperating with U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Thursday marks one year since Category 4 Hurricane Ida tore through the East Coast, bringing devastation and damage to the Delaware Valley. According to FOX Weather, the storm made landfall in Grand Isle, Louisiana, before moving along the East Coast, dumping more than 10 inches of rain across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

PHILADELPHIA - Two men were shot while sitting outside of a friend's apartment in Southwest Philadelphia, police say. Officials say the incident happened just after 11 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is shoring up its security measures ahead of a visit from President Joe Biden who will deliver a prime time speech outside Independence Hall on Thursday. The White House announced that Biden will make a stop in Philadelphia while he was in Pennsylvania stumping for democratic senate candidate John Fetterman. Billed as a major address just over two months before the midterm elections, Biden, the White House said, will discuss how the nation's standing in the world and its democracy are at stake."He will talk about the progress we have made as a nation to protect our democracy, but how our rights and freedoms are still under attack," the White House said. "And he will make clear who is fighting for those rights, fighting for those freedoms, and fighting for our democracy."MORE LOCAL HEADLINESBiden's visit to Philadelphia will come two days after police said a teenager fired shots into the air on Market Street in Old City, causing tourists and bystanders to scramble in panic. The shooting, which happened just two blocks away from where Biden will make his address, highlights the city's worsening problem with gun violence.

Pakistan has left death and destruction in a country that is already going through one of its worst economic crises to date. In satellite images showing the before and aftermath of flooding in Pakistan, the landscape looks completely transformed. Operational Land Imagers aboard NASA’s Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites took images of Pakistan on August 4 and August 28. The imaging concentrates on the areas which received some of the heaviest flooding damage, along the Indus River in the provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh, according to NASA’s Earth Observatory. What would normally be relatively dry land bordering the river has now turned into a nearly 100-kilometer-wide lake, according to satellite images. Image shows satellite images of the area along the Indus River in the provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh on August 4 and the aftermath of flooding in the same area on August 28. (Landsat 8 — OLI and Landsat 9 — OLI-2 via NASA)The provinces of Balochistan and Sindh have received five to six times their 30-year average rainfall so far this year, according to NASA.  Image shows zoomed-out view of major flooding near the Indus River in Pakistan.

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997) wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jacket to drop off her son Prince Harry at Wetherby School in London, January 1991. Prince William is accompanying them.

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash left one man dead, and another hospitalized in Bridesburg on Wednesday.Police say a motorcyclist was hit by a Toyota Scion on the 2600 block of Bridge Street around 7 a.m.The car was attempting to make a turn onto I-95, according to police.MORE HEADLINES:The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man, was pronounced dead on the scene.Police say the vehicle's driver was transported to a local hospital, but his condition is unknown.The crash is currently under investigation.

Teen girl shot in daytime shooting.

PHILADELPHIA - Penguins, flamingos and emus - oh, my! The Philadelphia Zoo's birds are finally making their highly anticipated return.Several bird species have been residing inside since April amid the threat of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Precautions were taken to protect the zoo's animals from wild birds as cases spread along the Atlantic flyway."I’m extremely proud of the way the zoo keepers, veterinarians, curators and facilities teams came together to reach a common goal: protect the health and well-being of the animals under our care," says Rachel Metz, Vice President of Animal Well-being. MORE HEADLINES:However, last week, the zoo opened the doors to their outdoor exhibits and let them free.

Shooting injures two near SEPTA station. PHILADELPHIA - A shooting outside a SEPTA station left two people injured, and sparked a lockdown at schools in Juniata Park Wednesday morning.Police responded to the scene after hearing gunshots near the Erie-Torresdale SEPTA Station on the 3900 block of Kensington Avenue around 9 a.m.Two people were reportedly found by police after being struck by bullets.

State Pension provides essential financial support for nearly 12.5 million older people across the UK, including 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years worth of National Insurance Contributions.

UNITED STATES - AUGUST 19: The sun shines off One Liberty Place in Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday, August 19, 2022. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The City of Brotherly Love may not be so loving to others, according to a study conducted by Preply. "For those who travel often, experiencing cultural mismatches can be common," the language learning website said.

Car crashed after carjacking in Philadelphia neighborhood. PHILADELPHIA - A man had just gotten home when police say he was ambushed just feet from the door in one Philadelphia neighborhood Tuesday morning.Police say two male suspects approached the 50-year-old victim in the rear driveway of his home on the 5700 block of North Front Street.

EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield has revealed that she is unable to lose weight because of having "inflamed tendons".Exclusively telling Daily Star about an injury she thinks she suffered either during pregnancy or childbirth, Melissa told us that it was "impossible" for her to "get smaller" after becoming a mum.We asked the former soap star how she coped with her body changing when she became a mother, and she opened up, candidly explaining that she was "impressed" by her body after birthing her son River.READ NEXT: EastEnders' Melissa Suffield snubs OnlyFans as she 'won't charge' for lingerie picsBorn seven days before the first coronavirus lockdown in March 2020, Melissa said they weren't allowed to go outside at all and were at home for weeks. "There was absolutely no pressure for me to lose any weight or start exercising, because I was not allowed to exercise from a doctor's point of view, so I wasn't even really allowed to go for a walk."She noted how after around three months she noticed that her legs and back began to hurt – which she said still hurt today.Melissa thought that she "must have done something" to herself during either pregnancy or childbirth, adding that "physiotherapists have not quite been able to work it out".

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say they are searching for a man who fired several shots into the air along a busy Philadelphia street on Tuesday night. Officer from the Philadelphia Police Department swarmed the area of 2nd and Market streets just before 7 p.m.

fentanyl being circulated throughout the United States. The "rainbow fentanyl" was seized by agents in 18 different states this month alone, according to a DEA news release.  The administration believes the colorful narcotics are meant to attract children and young people because it resembles candy.  Rainbow fentanyl m30 pills. (DEA)"Rainbow fentanyl—fentanyl pills and powder that come in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes—is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults," said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. RELATED: 'Rainbow Fentanyl' seized in Portland, drug spreading on West Coast: officials The fentanyl being seized by agents come in the form of colorful powder, pills and even blocks which looks similar to sidewalk chalk, the DEA said. Rainbow fentanyl inside of a plastic bag.

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #22 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec.

BALTIMORE - Baltimore firefighters stepped in and gave a little girl a special send-off for her first day of school after her stepfather died in the line of duty last January. Crews lined up outside Trinity Lutheran Christian School Monday for the young girl named Mila. The Baltimore Firefighters Union Twitter account showed Mila holding a bouquet of flowers and high-fiving firefighters are she entered the building. Mila’s stepfather, Lieutenant Kelsey Sadler, died of injuries suffered in a partial building collapse in west Baltimore last January.The school later announced the Lt.

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. - One community's first day of school was just moments away from taking a tragic turn, and now police are looking for the driver they say would have been responsible.A school bus was picking up students for their first day of school Monday morning when a car reportedly sped past. Police say the bus was stopped with its red lights activated.Parents reportedly witnessed the incident at the corner of South Keim Street and Chester Drive in North Coventry Township.Police say the driver was fleeing from Warwick Day Care Center, where he is suspected of attempting to steal from a car in the parking lot."Luckily no one was injured but this could have been a real tragedy for a family and the entire community on the first day of school," police said.The suspected car is reportedly a newer model 4-door blue Mazda.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Festivalgoes attend the 2018 Made In America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 2, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Zachary Mazur/FilmMagic) PHILADELPHIA - As the City of Philadelphia prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to the area for the 2022 Made in America Festival, officials have released information on road closures and other important details ahead of the Labor Day weekend event. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, with stages along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The festival is set to run both days from noon to midnight. RELATED: Made In America Festival 2022: Tyler, The Creator & Bad Bunny to headline annual two-day eventRoads in the area will begin closing to accommodate venue staff for the setup and clean-up of the event. The following road closures will be in effect the week of the event: Phase 1: Sunday, August 28 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 2: Monday, August 29  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 p.m.Phase 3: Tuesday, August 30  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 4: Wednesday, August 31 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m.Phase 5: Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 6: Friday, September 2 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 7: Saturday, September 3 at 3 a.m. to Monday, September 5 at 5 a.m. Officials say all road closures will be lifted before morning rush hour on Tuesday, September 6. The following parking restrictions will be in effect: According to authorities, additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary near the event.

Suspect sought in Philadelphia man's murder. (Al)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A suspect is still on the loose after a man was shot to death in Atlantic City last week, according to the prosecutor's office.Officials say 31-year-old Jordan Eaddy, of Philadelphia, was killed during a shooting on the 1300 block of Baltic Avenue on Thursday.Two Atlantic City men have been charged in connection to the deadly shooting: 32-year-old Aaron Callahan and 47-year-old Kenneth Creek.MORE HEADLINES:Callahan was arrested without incident for murder and related charges.Police are still looking for Creek, who is also wanted for murder.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead and a 14-year-old boy is injured after police say two suspects fired several shots into a car at a gas station in North Philadelphia Tuesday morning.The 38-year-old man was reportedly found dead in the passenger seat when officers responded to Conoco gas station on the 2800 block of Broad Street.Police say the double shooting rang out when a 2002 Nissan Ultima pulled up to get gas with a man, woman and two children inside.When the woman went into the store, police say two masked men approached and fired several shots into the car. They believe the passenger may have been targeted.He was pronounced dead on the scene after being shot multiple times throughout the body, according to police. One of the children, a 14-year-old boy suffered a gunshot to the arm, and is said to be in stable condition at a local hospital.

CHESTER, Pa. - As heat and lack of cooling systems prompted early dismissals for 100 Philadelphia schools, officials with the Chester Upland School District are also dismissing students early. According to the district, the schools will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday. RELATED: Weather Authority: Storms with heavy downpours, strong winds set to move across the region Tuesday nightStudents at Chester High School and STEM Academy at Showalter will dismiss students at 11:30 a.m., while the elementary schools, including Toby Farms Intermediate School, dismiss students at noon. "Temperatures are expected to reach into the high-80s and low to mid-90s over the next few days," superintendent Dr. Craig Parkinson said.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for two suspects accused of robbing a student at a North Philadelphia gas station. According to police, the robbery occurred on Thursday, August 25 at 7:23 p.m.