It will be the first time Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet in person — and millions of Americans will get a ringside seat. The Democratic vice president and Republican former president will face off in Philadelphia on Tuesday in their first — and possibly only — televised debate before what promises to be a … Read more
American rapper Abdul Vicks, known as “Ybcdul” and the alleged leader of a violent gang in West Philadelphia, was fatally shot on Friday in the Olney neighborhood of the city. Vicks, who also went by “Mr Disrespectful,” was shot multiple times in the chest and right hand on the 5500 block of N. 6th Street … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made their first joint appearance as the new Democratic ticket in a lively rally held in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Eko Hot Blog reports that the event, attended by thousands of enthusiastic supporters, marked the beginning of their campaign together. Harris, currently the U.S. vice-president, introduced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that it was all smiles and celebration as members of the Eko Club International (ECI) converged on the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (US), over the weekend. The club held its second quarterly meeting of 2024 in Philadelphia from Friday, May 31, 2024, to Sunday, June 2, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the New York City (NYC) area of New York State and New Jersey, United States of America, has been massively hit with a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake, which occurred at 10:45 am (New York Time), shook buildings in The Bronx County despite striking near Lebanon in New Jersey, about … Read more
Human remains have been found in the wreckage of a part of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia one day after the elevated section collapsed following a truck fire, Pennsylvania State Police said. The remains were turned over to the state Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. Officials have not yet said if the remains were those of … Read more
The spill happened in at a facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania, which manufactures acrylic resins The chemicals spilled into the Delaware River Water will remain safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Monday Eko Hot Blog reports that The City of Philadelphia says it is now confident tap water from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment … Read more
Election officials in Philadelphia on Saturday said more than 3,400 mail-in ballots risk being rejected because of incorrect information, missing dates, or missing secrecy envelopes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Chairwoman Lisa Deeley released the affected voters’ names and urged them to take immediate steps to get replacement ballots. EDITOR’S PICKS Half … Read more
Sunday’s fire broke out in an apartment that spans the second and third floors of the Bronx apartment block… EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in a New York apartment building. Another 32 people were sent to hospital, several of whom are in a … Read more