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First Watch: Trailer Out for Cape May Featured Bob Dylan Movie
For a couple weeks this spring Cape May was the film capital of America, as scenes from an upcoming movie were shot in the town. If you want to know what Cape May looks like on film, you won't have to wait too long. "A Complete Unknown" will be released...
What Is The Future Of The Philadelphia Flyers Arena After Wells Fargo Decision
Ever since the arena opened in 1996, Philadelphia Sports Fans have seen the building that hosts Sixers Basketball and Flyers Hockey change names over the years. Built on the site of the former John F. Kennedy Stadium, the building first called Spectrum II opened in 1996 to replace the old Spectrum Arena. The building is owned by Comcast Spectacor, the corporation that also owns the Philadelphia Flyers.
Wells Fargo Center Will Need New Name in 2025
The current home of the Flyers and Sixers will be in need of a new name in 2025. Wells Fargo, the naming rights holder of the arena in South Philadelphia, announced on Wednesday that they would not be renewing the deal upon its expiration in August of 2025. “Wells Fargo...
Can You Identify These Objects From the 1980s?
The vibrant '80s were a technicolor dream, defined by an era of excess and neon-lit nights. However, some argue that this extravagant image was largely a Hollywood portrayal, and in reality, many of us were financially stretched, surrounded more by faux wood wall paneling than by bright greens and yellows. But let's keep that between us—Barbie might not appreciate the truth.
Michkov Appreciative of Warm Welcome, Ready to Help Flyers Win
The first time Matvei Michkov donned the Flyers uniform was at last June’s NHL Draft. The anticipation was that he would not again until his contract was up in the KHL. At the time, there were three seasons remaining. But on Wednesday morning, Michkov wore the Orange and Black...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
Extra Points: Atlantic City Trainer celebrates 50 years in boxing
ATLANTIC CITY – The routine is always the same. Each weekday afternoon around 4 p.m. – and sometimes on Saturdays. Veteran boxing trainer Bill Johnson dons a t-shirt with his late son Leavander’s likeness on the front, pulls on a faded baseball cap, slings a gym bag over his boney shoulder, and walks about three blocks from his home on Kentucky Avenue to the Atlantic City PAL.
The shocking number of people moving from Florida and the Carolinas to New Jersey
It's always fun to ask people in New Jersey what they would do if they hit the lottery. Inevitably, you'll hear, "I'm movin' out of this state!" While we all love New Jersey (and, clearly, it's the best state in the nation), we have our issues here and some of those things are pushing people out of the Garden State.
Fulton Bank closing at least 9 branches in Southern New Jersey
Published reports say Fulton Bank will be closing at least nine branches across South Jersey over the coming weeks but customers likely won't have to travel too far for access to their money. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the closures come after Fulton took over Republic Bank, which failed...
Flyers: Michkov Brings New Hope to Franchise’s New Era
If you take a quick look around the Philadelphia sports landscape, it’s not hard to see how the Flyers tend to get overlooked. In the midst of rebuilding the franchise in a “New Era of Orange,” the remaining three major sports teams have sights on playoff aspirations and chasing championship titles in the here and now.
Middle Township Family Loses Home and 5 Loved Pets in House Fire
A devastating fire in Middle Township this week. The Rio Grande Fire Company says a family lost everything in the fire Monday. The fire happened at the home of Teddy and Courtney Bohn - both first responders in Middle Township. Teddy is an ex-firefighter and officer of the fire company.
Tyrese Maxey took a leap of faith in 2023, and the Sixers are flying high in 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. - As the Sixers held press conferences for Tyrese Maxey's rookie-scale maximum extension and Paul George's introduction on Tuesday, the speakers fittingly followed the same chronological order as the circumstances necessary for Philadelphia to sign George in early July. It all started with a noble decision Maxey and...
These Are 11 Of The Most Annoying Intersections In South Jersey
Anyone who has to drive more than 15 minutes to work each day or has to drive their kids around for sports activities knows one of the most exasperating parts of travel is chaotic intersections. To paraphrase Peter Griffin from "Family Guy", there are intersections that really "Grind my Gears"...
Phillies looking at ‘rotation upgrades’ with two names ‘discussed’
With one week until the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Phillies could be shifting their focus to their starting rotation according to Jon Morosi from the MLB Network. As Morosi points out, the Phillies are looking at rotation upgrades and he lists two names, White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet...
Research Says This Is The Best Adult Cocktail According To New Jersey
For thousands of years, mixologists have been creating and serving mixed adult drinks. Even in Homer's Iliad, a slave girl served a wine drink concoction, showing how far back we have documentation of mixed drinks for adults to consume. Modern-day cocktail drinks have come a long way from the Ancient...
Somers Point, NJ, bar looking for your help to name new outdoor bar
A Somers point institution is looking for some help in naming their new bar. The World Famous Anchorage Tavern, located at 823 Bay Ave in Somers Point has a new outside bar on their front porch and is looking for your help in naming the bar. The bar says they...
Popular Hamilton Mall store in Mays Landing, NJ, not closing but expanding
We have some good news to report about a popular store inside Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. Norman's Hallmark, located down by Macy's, is not closing. In fact, they're getting ready to double down. This past Friday, word began to spread that a new sign for Norman's Hallmark had been...
Former Eagles Running Back LeSean McCoy Stops by Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City, NJ,
Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City has become a popular spot for current and former professional athletes this summer. In the past few weeks the popular Atlantic City establishment, located at Gardner's Basin, as hosted New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.
Veteran guard Reggie Jackson plans to join Sixers
The Philadelphia Sixers will introduce Paul George around 1 p.m. today at a press conference. Now he will have a familiar face to play with when he gets to Philly. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the team is set to sign former former Clippers teammate Reggie Jackson, who spent after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Hornets.
ESPN: Phillies’ Bryce Harper and Roy Halladay among top 25 MLB players of 21st century
One current and two former Phillies are among the top 25 baseball players of the 21st century, according to ESPN. The highest ranked Philadelphia player on the list, coming in at No. 16 overall, is current Phillies star Bryce Harper. He even helped make baseball fun again -- from his...
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