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Coutney Tole Promoted to Associate Head Coach
PHILADELPHIA – Longtime La Salle women's soccer assistant coach and former star Courtney Tole (Niemiec) ' 13, who is entering her eighth season on staff with the Explorers, has been promoted to associate head coach, announced head coach Paul Royal . Tole has been a coach at La Salle since 2017. In her inaugural season, she helped the team to an Atlantic 10 Championship and the fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. A defender herself, Tole has led the Explorers to several strong achievements on their own head of the field, including a program record-tying 13 shutouts in 2017,...
The good work of Anna’s Angels
Libby Caranci has created a Facebook page, Anna’s Angels, in memory of her sister, Anna Carpino, who died in 2021 at age 46 of glioblastoma, a brain cancer. The charity raises money for financial, medical and emotional support for brain tumor patients, including children. There is also a scholarship...
Another home run wiffle ball tournament
The seventh Holly Colwell Save 2nd Base Wiffle Ball Tournament took place recently at Hayes Playground/Bustleton Bengals fields, with proceeds going to breast cancer patients. The event was organized by Christine Tarducci, a breast cancer survivor, along with her son, Nick, and husband, Vince. - Advertisement - Money goes to...
Bingo raises money for music therapy programs
The Kids-N-Hope Foundation raised around $11,500 during this month’s Purse and Power Tool Bingo event. Some 160 attendees enjoyed a night of bingo, raffles and time with friends and family all while supporting the Foundation’s mission to fund music therapy programs and other child life services. “We want...
Peace & Play, courtesy of Block Gives Back
The Block Gives Back earlier this month held its annual Peace & Play Day at Ferko Playground, 1101 E. Cayuga St. The day included a DJ, vendors, inflatables, games, volleyball, football, face painting, food trucks, HIV testing by Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, a visit by a fire engine and a watermelon-eating contest judged by City Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada.
Answer your kids' questions: 'Is it dangerous to be outside during lightning?
This week's 6abc's question comes from 6-year-old Solomon from Philadelphia.He wants to know if it's dangerous to be outside during lightning.The simple answer is yes, it is dangerous to be outside when there's lightning.Lightning is unpredictable and can be deadly. There used to be a common belief that lying flat on the ground was the best way to avoid being hit by lightning.But experts say that is not the case.When a lightning bolt hits the ground it spreads around, creating what's called a "ground current." That's why you should also stay away from trees.But what if you're in the water...
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Camp is a place where life-long friendships and memories are made. One Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.Instead of attending a typical summer camp, these girls look forward to having real conversations. Some of those conversations are around cyberbullying, managing the expectations of social media and even gun violence.It's part of "Mrs. Lanier Presents Girl Talk Mentoring." Last year, we spoke to Edwena Lanier and her daughter Aleemah, who co-authored the book "Let's Help the Bully," inspired by then-12-year-old Aleemah's personal story.Aleemah and her mother aren't...
Kim Mulkey, Hailey Van Lith Get Roasted After Costly Caitlin Clark Mistake Resurfaces
Nobody can deny that LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has cemented herself as an all-time great. Not only had Mulkey won four NCAA national championships (three at Baylor and one at LSU), but her whopping career 723-118 record as a head coach was enough to induct her into the Naismith ...
Shapiro pumps up central Pa. Democrats for ‘Harris/TBD’ ticket
If there are talent scouts out there who watch and rate the daily performances of the aspiring running mates for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in this ticket-forming time, let’s just say Gov. Josh Shapiro put down some pretty good tape Saturday. Headlining the first Harris for President...
Big eighth inning fuels Pa. victory over Maryland at Big 26 Baseball Classic
Thanks to a four-run burst in the eighth inning, Pennsylvania kickstarted the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic Friday with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. At FNB Field, Pa. trailed 3-0 through five complete innings before inching within 3-2 with single runs in the sixth and seventh frames. Chris Schaller tagged a solo home run in the seventh.
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NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Celebrity app ‘Cameo’ settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — A popular app that allows people to get custom videos from celebrities and other figures has settled a lawsuit with 30 states over issues with paid endorsements, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Baron Inc., which owns and operates the celebrity app Cameo, agreed to settle with Pennsylvania and 29 other states that joined […]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
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