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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.
New firefighters and engines. Unions credit director, who runs FD like a $30M business.
Kenneth Douglas’ first six months on the job as Trenton’s fire director were, in a word, bumpy. He arrived in the late summer of 2021 and firefighters were leery of another outsider being named to the post. He’d served as a firefighter in Newark and director in Orange.
As Days Heat Up, More Seniors Skip Doc Appointments
MONDAY, July 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- More folks, especially seniors, are missing doctors’ appointments due to extreme weather, a new study shows. The rate of missed primary care appointments increases 0.64% for every 1-degree increase in temperatures 90 degrees or hotter, researchers reported recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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.
PHR Mailbag: Stamkos, Flyers, Konecny, Stars, Blackhawks, Utah, Rangers
Topics in this edition of the PHR Mailbag include possible contract comparables for Flyers winger Travis Konecny, Chicago’s active offseason, and much more. If your question doesn’t appear here, check back in last weekend’s mailbag. GBear: The assumption is that Stamkos will play on the wing in...
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...
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....
This Awesome Indoor Pickleball Court is Coming Soon to Burlington County, NJ!
Pickleball really is becoming all the rage across the country, and New Jersey is no exception!. Grab your rackets! PickleRage, an indoor Pickleball club is coming soon to the Moorestown/Mount Laurel area! This will be their first location in New Jersey. Where will PickleRage in Moorestown be located?. Back in...
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...
Philadelphia Unveils Energy Poverty Alleviation Strategy to Support Vulnerable Communities
In the face of challenging energy burdens, Philadelphia has launched a robust plan to alleviate the struggles of its most vulnerable citizens. The City's Office of Sustainability (OOS) recently rolled out the Energy Poverty Alleviation Strategy, an initiative targeting equitable energy access. The strategy aims to ensure that all Philadelphians, particularly those hardest hit by climate change, can afford the energy they need for their homes.
Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Tracy Somani arrived at the Philadelphia Ballet building on North Broad Street wearing a nervous look. She came to take a class but wasn’t sure where to go....
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.
2 proud Agora grads
Agora Cyber Charter School last month celebrated its high school graduates, and two local grads have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Parkwood’s Elizabeth Martinez and Holmesburg’s Aidan Chamberlin both overcame obstacles to not only graduate from Agora, but put themselves on a path to be successful college students.
Union Supporter Group, Sons of Ben, protesting Leagues Cup
The Philadelphia Union will be without their support group for the upcoming Leagues Cup. The Son of Ben are protesting the tournament. The Leagues Cup kicks off on Friday night. The Atlanta United FC and D.C. United are the first game of the tournament, according to the Leagues Cup schedule.
Phillies' Castellanos homers same day Brennaman returns to broadcasting
A drive into deep left field by Nick Castellanos ... again. The Philadelphia Phillies outfielder hit a home run in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the same day former Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman announced his return to national broadcasting. Brennaman, who lost his...
Federal investigators order SEPTA to make dozens of safety fixes
SEPTA and PennDOT have done an inadequate job keeping riders and agency workers safe across Philadelphia’s transit system — and the federal government isn’t having it. That’s the message of a 120-page report released last week by the Federal Transit Administration, the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that oversees local transportation authorities.
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...
Philadelphia Man Wrongly Imprisoned For 11 Years Wins Historic Verdict Against Detective Who Coerced His Confession
A former homicide detective in Philadelphia was convicted for assaulting an innocent man over ten years ago to secure a false murder confession and subsequently lying about his actions in court. On July 16, James Pitts was found guilty by a jury ofbstruction and perjury. His actions resulted in the...
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.
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