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16x Grammy Award-winning musician going on tour: Where to get tickets to his Pa. show
Jerry Douglas, a 16-time Grammy-Award winning musician, is going on a tour that includes a stop in Bucks County, Pa. Douglas is a recording artist, band leader, producer, composer and member of Alison Krauss and Union Station. He will release his first album in seven years, “The Set,” on Sept....
Wine on the Waterfront set for July 27
The 7th annual Wine on the Waterfront returns to the banks of the Delaware River at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing on Saturday, July 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. At this tasting event, sip on wine from a number of Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries, savor food in a relaxing atmosphere and hear songs from a local jazz musician while supporting Washington Crossing Historic Park. Tickets are on sale now, in limited supply, at washingtoncrossingbrewfest.ticketbud.com/wine-on-the-waterfront-2024 and will not be sold at the gate. Cost is $40 general admission, $15 designated drivers.
Philadelphia Union's Dániel Gazdag named Player of the Matchday
Philadelphia Union star Dániel Gazdag netted his third career MLS hat trick to earn MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra honors for Matchday 28. The Hungarian international guided his team to a resounding 3-0 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday night. The midfielder opened the scoring in the 10th minute before notching a brace in the 39th minute and completing his hat trick one minute before added time to ensure back-to-back wins for Philadelphia.
Yes, The Philadelphia-South Jersey Bridge Tolls Will Increase By 20%
We warned you last week that this was likely to happen, and now it’s official. It’s going to cost more to travel from South Jersey into the City of Philadelphia. Tolls on four bridges — which connect Philadelphia and South Jersey — will increase for the first time in 13 years.
Conestoga Swim Club falls to Springfield but sets new relay record
In its final dual meet of the season Conestoga Swim Club lost to Springfield Swim Club, 203-273, July 20 but had five triple winners and set a new 200 meter freestyle relay record. The 14u boys relay team of Ben Roeltgen, Jace Barber, Liam Jones and Nick Roeltgen swam the...
Vitable Secures $16M To Provide Primary Care to Small Employers
Vitable’s $16 million Series A funding round was led by Cherryrock Capital and included participation from newark venture partners, Citi Impact Fund, First Round Capital, Commerce Ventures and Y Combinator. In total, Vitable has raised more than $25 million. Direct primary care company Vitable has raised $16 million in...
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Buys Stake in New Jersey Pharma Company
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane has acquired a major stake in Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharma company. Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane has acquired a major stake in Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a New Jersey-based specialty pharmaceutical company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The private markets investment management firm is now part of...
Philly sports teams unite in eye-opening initiative for young girls in sports
PHILADELPHIA - Subaru Park in Chester, the home of the Philadelphia Union, was all about the young ladies Monday afternoon. Six major sports teams in the area, the Philadelphia Union, Eagles, 76ers, Wings, Flyers and Phillies, allowed girls from around the Delaware Valley to showcase their skills in several sports from basketball to hockey.
Douglas Yearley, Toll Brothers Chairman and CEO, Named to Barron’s ‘Top CEOs of 2024’ List
Douglas Yearley, the President and CEO of Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, is one of the top CEOs, as listed by Barron's. Douglas C. Yearley Jr., chairman and CEO of the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, Toll Brothers, has been named one of the Top CEOs of 2024 by Barron’s, the building company wrote in a press release.
Phillies vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Monday, July 22
Odds, key players, probable pitchers, and best bet prediction for Monday night's MLB action between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies. The Minnesota Twins have lost three-straight games but will look to snap that losing streak tonight when they host the team with the best record in baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies.
People’s poll: PrimoHoagies tops Subway (and Jersey Mike’s) for best sandwich shop in country
Move over, Subway. Take a seat, Firehouse Subs — and Potbelly with you. PrimoHoagies … take a bow. For the second consecutive year, PrimoHoagies has been voted the No. 1 sandwich shop in the country by USA Today. PrimoHoagies was founded in Philadelphia, but is now based in...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper’s early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper’s two-run homer in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting...
Phillies Re-Sign David Dahl To Minor League Deal
The Phillies re-signed outfielder David Dahl to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic (X link). Dahl was designated for assignment by the Phils back on July 9 and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency a couple days later.
New Jersey Breweries Voted Best in America
Some local New Jersey breweries won big in Las Vegas at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. The beer competition is one of the biggest in the world, in Las Vegas last month. There were four breweries from New Jersey that won. There are so many breweries in New...
Lower Merion BOC approves plan to fix up old segment of River Road
LOWER MERION — Lower Merion plans to fix a street that could pave the way for them to vacate it. During a finance committee meeting in early July, the commissioners recommended approving a contract for the Bliss Street/River Road repair work. A week later, the board approved the contract to fix the road.
Patricof Co. Links Pro Athletes, Like Jason Kelce, to Consumer Brands
More than 200 athletes, including retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, are investing in consumer brands thorough one boutique investment firm, Patricof Co., writes Ken Belson for The New York Times. Since 2019, Kelce has personally invested in 20 companies. For some of them, he’s also endorsing their products in...
Asking Eric: Another parent criticized my appearance at a school function
Dear Eric: While volunteering at my children’s school another mother asked me, “Why do you wear makeup?”. She followed that rude question with, “I think it sends the wrong message.”. I was completely flabbergasted and didn’t know how to respond. Somehow, I felt as if she was...
Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
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