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Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday
Towson Tennis Head Coach Jamie Peterson Captures Third Consecutive Atlantic Coast Cup Title
PAOLI, Pa. – Towson University women's tennis head coach Jamie Peterson was named captain of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Mid-Atlantic 45-and-over Intersectional Team this past weekend. Peterson led the team to capture its third consecutive Atlantic Coast Cup title at the Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The annual event pits the best players aged 45-and-over from the four USTA sections of the Northeastern United States (Mid-Atlantic, Eastern, New England and Middle States). The event is a three-day round Robin where each team plays each other in a 2-singles, 3-doubles format with best of three sets and a...
Johnson named summer 2024 College of Earth and Mineral Sciences marshal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Michael Johnson, a Doylestown, Pennsylvania native, has been named the student marshal for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ summer 2024 commencement ceremony, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State's University Park campus.
New Hope Borough Hall Getting Roof Refresh
The council approved roof work. New Hope Borough Hall will be getting fresh roofing. A roofing restoration project at the borough building was unanimously approved by New Hope Borough Council at a recent council meeting. The roofing project will entail removing and disposing 5,600 square feet of asphalt and shingles...
Asking Eric: My family is too nosy about my finances
Dear Eric: I’m 26 and have been living on my own in an apartment for two years. I ran into some financial difficulties and had to get some money from my grandpa and parents. I’ve gotten to the point where I can pay for all my bills and groceries if I budget, but my parents and grandpa are constantly asking about how I’m doing financially. They even go as far as to ask what I’m spending money on.
Enhancing the skills of drivers with medical conditions
Dennis Magrann, of DriveWell Rehab, was the guest speaker at last week’s Take Back Your Neighborhood meeting. Magrann has a background as an occupational therapist and more than 20 years experience as a driving rehabilitation specialist. He works with clients with medical issues such as stroke, neuropathy, amputation, spinal cord injury, concussions and head injury, Parkinson’s, paralysis and multiple sclerosis.
Review: DIONNE WARWICK Dazzles at Cabot Theatre
From the moment Dionne Warwick took the stage at her recent concert at Beverly’s Cabot Theatre, accompanied by a thunderous, sustained standing ovation, it was clear that there was a legend in the house. Warwick – who had 62 singles, beginning with 1962’s “Don’t Make Me Over,” on the...
Barbie Lovers Need To See this Unique Pink Paradise in New Jersey
Calling all lovers of Barbie, Polly Pocket, and 60s style! Vibrant living awaits in this truly unique three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom pink paradise featuring colorful flourishes throughout. Located in Hamilton Township, this bright bungalow is listed by Amy L. McGrath of Keller Williams Premier Realty. A screened-in porch opens to the 1,778-square-foot...
Philadelphia airport workers rally for higher wages in new contract
Philadelphia International Airport workers held a rally Tuesday as they attempt to negotiate a new contract with higher hourly wages and better benefits. Baggage handlers, security guards and more said contractors were supposed to increase their pay from $15.71 to $17.20 per hour, plus a $4.98 hourly health care supplement, on Jan. 1. That higher rate comes from the city's prevailing wage law, which is set by the federal government. Daisy Cruz, district leader for 32BJ SEIU, which represents workers, said these 1,000 workers are contracted primarily with American Airlines.
‘Shark Tank’ Style Competition for Startup Businesses Coming Back to Doylestown
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Delaware Valley University will bring back its competition for startup businesses in November and it’s looking for businesses that want to compete. Del Val’s Spark Bowl is co-hosted by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, an organization that helps startup businesses in Bucks County. The competition is modeled after the TV show “Shark Tank” and has local entrepreneurs, businesses and nonprofits compete by offering up problem-solving ideas for businesses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A panel of judges will review finalists that have gone through a preliminary screening. At last...
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.
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.
Upcoming events: LaMott Fire Company’s first annual Community Day | Kisses for Kyle’s School Supply Drive
The LaMott Fire Company will host their first annual Community Day on Saturday, July 27 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm at the station in Elkins Park. The afternoon will include tours, food, demonstrations, and activities for kids. Cheltenham High School will host a School Supply Drive on behalf of the...
Ober-whelmed: Twins 7, Phillies 2
This was the first time the Phillies had been to Minnesota since 2016, a span of eight years. After tonight, they may want to wait another eight years before returning. It started great! Bryce Harper, having never been to Target Field made his presence felt right away in the first inning. Getting a cutter that didn’t exactly cut, he deposited the baseball way into the deck chairs.
Sixers Adding Reggie Jackson to Veteran Backcourt
Reggie Jackson won a ring with the Nuggets in 2023. He turned 34 in April and went to Charlotte in the historic, six-team trade that moved Klay Thompson to Dallas and Buddy Hield to Golden State. The Sixers got a 2031 second round draft pick out of that deal. Jackson...
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