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Philadelphia Player Wins $320,559 in Pennsylvania Lottery’s BBQ Bucks Game
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player struck gold on Tuesday, August 20, with a winning ticket worth $320,559 in the BBQ Bucks game. The winning ticket was sold at a Shell station located at 2901 West Abbotsford Avenue in Philadelphia. As a reward for selling the fortunate ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Penn Spine & Orthopedics adds laser surgery
Philadelphia-based Penn Spine & Orthopedics added minimally invasive laser techniques, according to an Aug. 22 news release. Laser spine surgery uses light beams to create incisions and is recommended for patients with chronic pain where fusion isn't the main treatment option, multiple affected vertebrae and those who don't need surrounding tissue manipulated.
Chester County Teen Advocates for Youth Suicide Prevention in Local School Districts
Nived Lakshman is advocating for suicide prevention in the Downingtown Area School District and the School District of Philadelphia. A Chester County teen is advocating for teen suicide prevention in the Downingtown Area School District and the School District of Philadelphia, reports staff for FOX29 Philadelphia. Nived Lakshman, 17, is...
Harold Perkins the next to don No. 7, Josh Williams and Greg Penn earn No. 18
LSU linebacker Harold Perkins will be the latest star in the program to wear the No. 7 jersey. On Thursday evening the purple and gold added Perkins to the prestigious list of past Tigers' legends, while also awarding the No. 18 jersey to running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/23
5 - 8 knots (Gust 9 knots) TODAY: N winds around 5 kt, becoming S late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 2 seconds and S 1 foot at 7 seconds. TONIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
Rookie pitcher retires 19 hitters in a row as Braves beat Phillies 3-2
ATLANTA — Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retired 19 hitters in a row and the Atlanta Braves took two of three in their series with NL East-leading Philadelphia, beating the Phillies 3-2 Thursday night. After Schwellenbach (5-6) surrendered a one-out single to Bryce Harper in the first, he didn’t allow another...
Federal judge, namesake of Harrisburg federal courthouse, announces retirement
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate federal judge nominated by President Jimmy Carter is planning to hang up her robe next week. Judge Sylvia H. Rambo has served the Middle District of Pennsylvania since 1979, and her tenure in the Midstate extends decades prior. “I believe that my colleagues...
Bensalem Police Seek Person’s Identity in Walmart Retail Theft
Bensalem Police are asking for your help in identifying this person suspected of retail theft. Police are investigating a retail theft at the Walmart located at 3461 Horizon Boulevard on August 20, 2024. It was reported at approximately 10 p.m. that an unknown white female entered the store and stole $98.00 worth of “Pokemon” sets. The female fled the area in a gray Honda Civic without paying for the merchandise.
Endangered Pennsylvania bird species comes back to life
Harrisburg, Pa. — For the first time in 60 years, common terns have nested successfully in the Keystone State. The bird species has been facing hard times for the past two decades, but they've finally made progress. Though never widespread — terns nest only at Presque Isle State Park in Erie County — they were once regular breeders. Historical records from the 1930s reveal there were 100 breeding pairs on...
New FAFSA complicates process for college students applying for Pa. state grants
College students will be arriving on campuses across Pennsylvania in the coming days but some will come with one thing missing — confidence in knowing they have the money to pay their tuition. The rollout of the new federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has proven...
Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
An old fashioned solution to the rodent invasion in NJ
The hot weather has been bringing in some unwelcome guests into New Jersey homes, rodents. Essex County in particular has seen a rise in rodent activity throughout the summer. The heat becomes too much for rodents like rats in the wild so they turn to places like our homes for food and shelter.
BalletX Kicks Off A New Season At The Joyce In Manhattan, Moves To The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet, has unveiled an expansive fall schedule, including performances at the iconic Joyce Theater (New York, NY), Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), Harris Theater (Chicago, IL), Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), and Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA). The 2024-2025 Season marks a groundbreaking new era as...
Levittown Physician, Pharmacy Owner Agrees to Pay $300,000 to Resolve Controlled Substances Act Violations
A Levittown doctor and pharmacy owner owner has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve Controlled Substances Act Violations, federal authorities announced last week. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero said Joseph E. Kepko, D.O., has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by failing to maintain adequate Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrations for his Red Rose Rejuvenation medical practices that he owned and operated, failing to maintain receiving and dispensing records, failing to perform biennial inventories, and possessing pre-signed prescriptions.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in $15,000 Burglary on North 26th Street
The Central Detective Division of Philadelphia is requesting the public's assistance in tracking down individuals connected to a burglary that transpired on August 18, 2024. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the suspects managed to gain unauthorized access to a property located on the 1600 block of North 26th Street around 4:30 a.m., from where they purloined various items including appliances, furniture, and fixtures, valued collectively at about $15,000.
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