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Keeping It Cool: Chester Water Authority Is Bring back Sprinkler Parks
CHESTER, PA — As summer heats up, Chester Water Authority (CWA) has brought back a refreshing treat for area residents in local sprinkler parks. CWA’s free sprinkler parks offer a fun and cooling escape for the young and the young at heart. The sprinkler park is a community...
Citizen of the Week: Steve Stroiman
Cresheim Village Neighbors is a 36-year-old neighborhood association that’s unlike most neighborhood associations. One reason: The neighborhood itself is unlike most Philly neighborhoods, full of mature trees, Wissahickon schist twins, brick sidewalks, rainbow flags, a devotion to diversity and PhDs who work in social services. The other reason: Steve Stroiman.
Big Lots announce store closings. Here's the one closing in Pennsylvania
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and a location in Pennsylvania is among those marked for closure. There are 73 Big Lots in Pennsylvania, and according to the location finder on Big Lots website, the Big Lots in Exton is set to close before the end of the year.
2 Montgomery County Stores Make Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘Best of Philly’ Food List
Wallace Dry Goods and The Bakery House were both singled out on Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly Top 50 list. Philadelphia Magazine has named Wallace Dry Goods in. and The Bakery House in Bryn Mawr to its Best of Philly Top 50 list for Food and Drink. Wallace Dry Goods,...
‘It is not alright with us’: City leaders decry violence after West Philly mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia city leaders gathered on Monday morning at the site of a mass shooting in West Philly, condemning the gun violence that led to the killing of three people and the injuries of six others.
Katrin Wolfe sees the golf course through a different lens
Katrin Wolfe sees a golf course from a unique perspective. As a field representative for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, serving the Mid-Atlantic region, she’s cognizant of all that goes into creating quality playing conditions. “I definitely look at bunkering,” she said. “That’s a big thing, how...
Segment of Church Road in Cheltenham to close for 3 months for construction of new turn lanes, stormwater management system, sidewalk extension
PennDOT announced today that construction on Route 73 (Church Road) at Greenwood Avenue and Rices Mill Road intersections in Cheltenham Township is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 12. Crews will be working weekdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm until November 12. During that time, Church Road is scheduled to be...
Robbinsville Council Encourages Local Businesses to Participate in High School Transition Program
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Municipal Council is encouraging local businesses to support Robbinsville High School’s transition program. The program, according to a description distributed by Robbinsville High School, helps students to develop “valuable vocational skills” and prepare them to enter the workforce after high school.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our students are 16 to 21 years old and receive support and supervision from an instructional assistant provided by Robbinsville High School,” the description says, adding that students partake in activities of a limited duration, related to an educational purpose, and there...
Mass shooting in West Philadelphia leaves 3 killed, 6 injured
Three people were killed and six others were hurt during an overnight shooting at a large gathering in West Philadelphia on Sunday, per police. NBC Philadelphia reported that officers with the Philadelphia Police Department responded to a block party at 1200 N. Alden Street following a report of a shooting around 2 a.m. Over 100 people were in attendance as the party was underway when gunshots rang out. The department said in a statement: “Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Preliminary information indicates an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties resulting in a nonuple shooting and triple homicide.” It is not clear at this time what occurred ahead of the shooting.
Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
Building Previously Intended as New Home for So. Church Street EMS Gets New Owner
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – There is a new owner for the Catalyst Experimental building at 1112 Route 73 South, the same building that was once touted as the future home of the Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services (EMS) squad located at 1051 S. Church St., a Mount Laurel Township official told TAPinto Mount Laurel. “WPC Carey now owns the project outright,” Township Solicitor George Morris said. “They have not indicated how they will move forward but will keep us in the loop as to the next steps.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
A Philly lab reveals how obesity drugs like Ozempic cause nausea
Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the side effects of obesity drugs like Ozempic. The study, led by neuroscientist Amber Alhadeff and her team, focused on semaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic. Semaglutide is known to affect brain circuits, reducing feelings of hunger while also increasing feelings of nausea in many patients.
Energage’s Lisa Sordilla Honored as 2024 Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year
EXTON, PA — Energage has announced that its Chief People Officer, Lisa Sordilla, has been named the 2024 Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year in the Extra Small Company category. This award signifies excellence in human resource management and highlights Sordilla’s significant contributions and innovative strategies. The...
Celtics Summer League notebook: Jordan Walsh snaps slump and Baylor Scheierman gets clowned
The Boston Celtics wrapped up their dose of Summer League action on Sunday night with a consolation game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Celtics dropped the contest 103-98, with David Jones pouring in 23 points to lead the way for Philadelphia. On the green side, Jordan...
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