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Phillies rookie sees an unbelievable streak come to an end
Philadelphia Phillies fans still remember the night of Sept. 25, 2023. That was the evening that ascendant rookie Orion Kerkering made his MLB debut against the New York Mets in the eighth inning in front of a packed Citizens Bank Park crowd. Following an inning of work that saw Kerkering record his first two MLB strikeouts, the TV cameras panned into the crowd, where Kerkering's father had tears of joy streaming down his face after watching his son's debut. It was pure baseball cinema.
$7 billion federal ‘Solar for All’ program faces vendor and compliance challenges
The $7 billion Solar for All program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) seeks to support solar, storage and energy efficiency projects that benefit low-income and disadvantages communities. A panel of stakeholders at last week’s RE+ Mid-Atlantic conference in Philadelphia discussed how the program expanding access to solar faces pending deadlines, possible shifting political winds and complications arising from its compliance requirements.
Philadelphia Physician Dr. David L. Mattingly Settles for $72,000 in Improper Opioid Prescribing Allegations
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Pennsylvania has disclosed a settlement involving Dr. David L. Mattingly, a Philadelphia-area osteopathic physician, who faced allegations of improperly prescribing opioid medications. According to a press release, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero stated that Dr. Mattingly has agreed to pay $72,000 to the government and is now subject to stringent restrictions that bar him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including opioids such as oxycodone. The allegations stem from Dr. Mattingly's prescribing practices between February 2015 and September 2018, which were found to not fully comply with the Controlled Substances Act's requirements for legitimate medical purposes and customary professional practice.
Three Flyers Prospects That Might Be On Their Last Chance
The Philadelphia Flyers have been lucky over the last few years, despite some sub-par seasons, to get some good play from young contributors. Sam Ersson had a good season as the unexpected starter. Bobby Brink has shown some flashes, albeit inconsistently, of what he could become. Egor Zamula looks as if he has finally stepped up his game.
Ex-bookkeeper at Bridgeport business admits to embezzling more than $100,000, will face accusations of more
NORRISTOWN — The former bookkeeper and vice president of finance and human resources for a Bridgeport office furniture supply business admitted to stealing more than $102,000 from her employer to support what prosecutors alleged was a “lavish lifestyle” including trips and attending concerts and sporting events. Linda...
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
The College Horizons Program, which looks to empower Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian high schoolers to pursue higher education through culturally relevant college advising programs, took place on Penn's campus last month. Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands...
This Week in Cruise: New Homeport for NCL, Sun Princess Issues
In major news this past week, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Norwegian Jewel will sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 2026. No other major cruise line currently home ports at Philadelphia, and it's expected that this port will attract many drive market guests from the Middle Atlantic states. From April 16, 2026, to October 17, 2026, the ship will sail seven- to nine-day cruises to Bermuda from Philadelphia’s SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex.
Woman Charged in Connection with Shooting of Infant in Philadelphia's Holmesburg Area
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood. The shooting, which occurred around 5:51 p.m. last Thursday on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, resulted in a swift response from law enforcement. According to 6abc, the suspect was taken into custody the following night and is currently awaiting formal charges.
David Cooper Joining Princeton Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach
The addition of Cooper allows Princeton to take advantage of the NCAA rule which allows single-gender programs to have 2 assistant coaches. David Cooper will join the Princeton women’s swimming and diving staff for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, serving as an assistant coach. Cooper is the 2nd assistant coach to be hired for the team this offseason.
New Firefighters and Engines. Unions Credit Director, Who Runs Trenton (NJ) 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.
Latest On Eagles HC Nick Sirianni
The 43-year-old guided Philadelphia to a 14-3 record and a trip to the Super Bowl in 2022. For that reason, it came as something of a surprise his job security was a talking point at times this offseason despite the poor end to the ’23 campaign. Sirianni was retained, but major changes on his staff were deemed necessary for him to remain in place for a fourth season.
Pennsylvania Conference for Women returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center
About the Pennsylvania Conference for WomenThe Pennsylvania Conference for Women is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that holds an annual Conference to advance women and allies' professional and personal development. More information | FAQTickets also give attendees access to the all-day virtual National Conference for Women, taking place on March 5, 2025 during Women's History Month. This event will bring together tens of thousands of women from the Commonwealth and our sister conferences in Texas, Massachusetts, and California.Speakers include:Robin Arzón: VP of Fitness Programming & Head Instructor at Peloton, 2x NYT Best-Selling Author, GMA Correspondent & Founder, Swagger SocietyDiana Nyad: World Champion Athlete and AuthorSheryl Lee Ralph: Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Producer & Best-Selling AuthorMartha Stewart: Keynote Speaker | Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, best-selling Author and Emmy Award-wining HostThis year's Conference will once again be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on November 7, 2024.Tickets will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. Eastern on May 8th.Registration opens Wednesday, May 8, at 12:00 p.m.
Peso Pluma ‘Exodo’ tour: Where to buy tickets under $50 to rescheduled Phila. concert
Mexican singer Peso Pluma was scheduled to bring his “Exodo” tour to Philadelphia in June. That did not happen. The concert was one of several rescheduled by the singer. It will be held on Monday, Sept. 30, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Fans can buy tickets...
NJ retail theft problem: Suburb busts 38 in just 2 days
CHERRY HILL — A two-day sting operation at retail stores in this Philadelphia suburb led to dozens of arrests. With the help of surveillance tools and undercover officers, cops busted 38 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, which police said left business owners “ecstatic.”
Auditor General DeFoor visits Grundy Library
Staff, leadership and stakeholders of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library recently welcomed Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor during his “Be Money $mart” tour. DeFoor underscored the importance of public libraries and the invaluable free resources they provide to community members. “Pennsylvania libraries offer more than just books...
Old City to release debut LP, share “Prey” video
Philadelphia-based punk hip-hop group Old City have announced that they will be releasing their debut album. It is self-titled and will be out on September 13 via Get Better Records. The album features contributions from Milo Aukerman of Descendents, The Ramonas, Messed Up, Conflict, Baz The Frenchman, and many more. The group has also released a video for their song “Prey” which features samples from Leftover Crack and Fugazi along with additional guitars by Gav King of Conflict and additional vocals by Milo Ackerman. Old City released their self-titled EP in 2021. Check out the video below.
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