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Phillies-Twins start time: Rain delay updates from Target Field
The second half has not started how the Philadelphia Phillies envisioned, as the team lost two of three in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Even with that, their 63-36 record is still the best mark in baseball. The same can be said for the Minnesota Twins who were swept in two...
Glaser Arena Opener, Visit to North Carolina Headline Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
PHILADELPHIA — The La Salle men's basketball team and third-year head coach Fran Dunphy have announced the non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. The 13-game schedule features six home games at the new John Glaser Arena at TruMark Financial Center. The Explorers open the arena with three straight home games, beginning with American University on Monday, Nov. 4. The squad will follow the opener with Homecoming vs. Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 9. Lafayette and La Salle have met 48 times, the Leopards are La Salle's most played opponent outside of the Atlantic-10 and Big 5. The home stand will conclude...
These Main Line Region Locals Will Compete in the Paris Olympics
The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics begins Friday at 1:30 p.m. For the following two weeks, we’ll all be glued to our TVs waiting for Team USA to bring home the gold. More than ever, we’ll have our eyes on several standout athletes who have called Philadelphia’s western suburbs home.
Philadelphia Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms with High Humidity Levels
As the National Weather Service in Philadelphia has detailed, residents can expect a bout of isolated showers and thunderstorms starting this afternoon, with the temperature reaching a high near 90 degrees and winds from the west around 5 mph; those in the city today should carry an umbrella as the chance of precipitation stands at 20%. The forecast notes humidity levels hanging heavy at 94%, making the air feel thicker, the kind of day where every step outside might as well be a step into a lukewarm bath.
Taylor Swift in Haverford for Easter? So Sorry We Missed You
Taylor Swift joined Jason, Kylie and daughters Bennie, Elliotte, and Wyatt for Easter Sunday in Haverford. Taylor Swift got to meet Travis Kelce’s nieces for the first time Easter Sunday when she stopped by Jason and Kylie Kelce’s Haverford home, writes Laura Colins for the Daily Mail. Swift...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2. Ober threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters. The 6-foot-9 right-hander gave up four hits and one walk and improved to 4-1 with a 2.23 ERA in his last six starts. His record for the season is 9-5. Phillies starter Ranger Suárez fell to 10-5. He lost his fourth straight decision and failed to finish the sixth inning for the third time in his last four starts.
Whit Merrifield agrees to major league contract with Phillies’ NL East rival Atlanta Braves
Over the weekend, the Atlanta Braves announced that they were in agreement on a major league contract with former Philadelphia Phillies super-utility man, Whit Merrifield. The Phillies released Whit Merrifield on July 12th which was a pretty shocking move considering they just signed him to a one-year, $8 million contract at the start of the 2024 season.
Philadelphia's most wanted: 10 suspects still sought for homicide since 2018
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia law enforcement are still on the hunt for nearly a dozen suspects wanted in connection to homicides dating back several years. DA Larry Krasner will release the names of 10 fugitives during a press conference with Pennsylvania Sen. Art Haywood and the Philadelphia Sheriff's Department Tuesday morning.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to at least 8 years for shooting death of 12-year-old T.J. Siderio
Philadelphia, PA – Edsaul Mendoza, a former Philadelphia police officer, was sentenced to 8 to 20 years in the shooting death of 12-year-old T.J. Siderio. Mendoza pleaded guilty to third-degree murder back in April for the shooting that took place in March 2022. Prosecutors said the 12-year-old boy was on the ground and unarmed when […]
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,...
Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Stock's Bakery has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1924, and, according to The Keystone, is one of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the...
Jayson Werth, horse Dornoch continue magical run in 2024 with a win at Haskell Stakes, earning auto-bid to Breeders Cup in November
Dornoch, the colt co-owned by former MLB All-Star and Phillies’ World Series winner Jayson Werth, is headed to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup. Jayson Werth was at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey, to celebrate Dornoch’s victory at the “win-and-you’re-in” Haskell Stakes on Saturday – where his prized horse managed to do that while punching his ticket to the Breeders Cup in November.
1-Year-Old Girl Killed, Two Injured in North Philadelphia Car Crash; Driver Questioned, No Charges Yet
A tragic incident unfolded in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia on Saturday night, leaving a 1-year-old girl dead and two others injured after a vehicular collision. NBC Philadelphia reports that the accident occurred as a 31-year-old woman was pushing a stroller with her 22-month-old daughter inside, and was accompanied by a 13-year-old, when a blue Dodge Ram 1500 struck them.
Delaware County Sportswear, Lice Help and Green Homes Make Best of Philly List
Ilene Steinberg, owner of the Center for Lice Control, a Havertown business that made the Best of Philly list by Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia Magazine has named B&E Sportswear of Broomall, Ilene “The Lice Queen” Steinberg of Havertown, and Gen3, with a location in Glenolden, to its list of Best of Philly Helpers and Fixers.
Camidge and Kahl Reflect on the Impact of Oncology Journalism
Camidge and Kahl reflect on the steps in Kahl’s communications career that paved the way for her to become a leader in the medical journalism field. How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life’s experiences.
Monitor’s Converge 2024 Conference Inspires Future-Building Work with a Focus on Technology and Innovation
Monitor hosted its second Converge conference in May 2024, attracting hundreds of leaders to engage in innovation-focused discussions, collaborate on the future and celebrate the companies, teams, rising stars and leaders who contribute to the development of the industry. Monitor hosted Converge 2024 on May 15 – 16 in Philadelphia,...
Delaware Valley University Announces Details of Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Competition
Delaware Valley University, in partnership with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks, announced that the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition will take place on November 21, 2024 in the Life Sciences Building at DelVal’s main campus in Doylestown. Spark Bowl, fashioned after the hit ABC...
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...
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