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Hunter McDonald’s old-school style has the Flyers interested
Hunter McDonald is not your typical defenseman. At least not the way most at the position play the game today. McDonald has quickly risen the ranks of the Flyers' prospect pool. It's his physical, in-your-face style that has him on the team's radar. And potentially as soon as the 2024-25 season. McDonald debuted with the Phantoms last season and is set for his first full year after two seasons at Northeastern.
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
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.
Rep. Brendan Boyle presents $1.8 million to Old City for safety, green space upgrades
An historic section of Philadelphia is getting more than $1 million to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle presented a check for $1.8 million to the Independence Historical Trust on Monday in Old City. The money is from the federal initiative known as the Community Project...
Philadelphia police arrest suspect in shooting of 7-month-old baby
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia police have made an arrest in the shooting of a 7-month-old baby. Dominique Billips has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, and other related offenses. The incident occurred on July 18th at approximately 5:52 p.m. when police responded to a shooting on the 4000 block of […]
Wet weather clearing Tuesday in Philadelphia region before more overnight rain
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The week ahead in the Philadelphia region slips into a somewhat unsettled pattern. There will be several rounds of rain through Thursday night as well as very high humidity levels with dew points in the 70s -- meaning there will be lots of available moisture for these storms to work with.After some overnight precipitation, the chance for rain will taper off a bit for a good portion of the day on Tuesday.Late Tuesday night and into Wednesday, rain will return and bring a chance of early-morning downpours Wednesday.While it won't rain all day, locally heavy showers are likely...
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Alice Walker’s The Color Purple
Alice Walker's seminal 1982 novel, The Color Purple, has undergone numerous adaptations, beginning with the 1985 Steven Spielberg-directed film. In 2005, it became a Broadway musical backed by Oprah Winfrey; in 2015, John Doyle directed a revival; and then there was a 2023 movie musical based on the 2005 production. That adaptation is also the basis of the musical now onstage at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF), with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.
Temple bulk trash pickup service returns
A part of being a good neighbor as a Temple student is helping to keep our surrounding neighborhood clean. Last year, Temple Service Operations designed TUmove, a free on-demand type of trash collection service for students living off campus, in response to the critical mass of trash left in prior years during move-out. TUmove manages the pickup and disposal of bulk trash, preventing trash and unwanted furniture from accumulating on the streets and sidewalks when leases traditionally end.
West Rockhill Supervisors place Holiday House pool debt referendum on November ballot
The West Rockhill Board of Supervisors Wednesday evening approved a maximum $3 million debt referendum to renovate the Holiday House pool. The move follows the completion of a marketing study, which concluded that the 55-year-old pool, a joint venture of West Rockhill and Sellersville Borough, is approaching the end of its life span. The study projected renovation costs at $1 to $3 million.
Doylestown Arts Festival Returns This September
DOYLESTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL: The art and music festival in downtown Doylestown, Pa., returns for its 33rd year on September 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The Doylestown Arts Festival will return for its 33rd anniversary this September 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The festival remains free to attend and is designed to illuminate the region’s ongoing commitment to arts and culture. For two days the historic downtown Doylestown, Pa., streets will be transformed into a lively outdoor marketplace full of art and music from local and regionally recognized creators.
WATCH: Nick Castellanos Has Awkward Home Run Timing
Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos has strangely been known over the years to hit home runs either during somber/serious moments during the game broadcast, or on days where something monumental happens. One of the first awkward moments was when announcer Thom Brennaman was making an on-air apology for saying a homophobic slur off-air that was caught on a hot mic More recently, he hit a home run on the day President Biden announced he’s stepping down from the Presidential race and the day of Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. Here’s a list someone made of all the times: Here is a list of all the Castellanos HR's during significant events-Apology for homophobic slur use on broadcast-Career threatening injury for Tatis- Eulogy for WW2 veteran- A 9/11 tribute video package on the air- Apology of opposing teams coach getting a DUI- 10…
The Lord of the Pies Returns to Defend His Tomato Pie Crown
The Philadelphia Phoenix invited me out to defend my tomato pie title at halftime of their game on Saturday. The Lord of the Pies doesn’t ever back down from a tomato pie competition even if he was hated by everyone in that stadium. The hostility was merciless. The vitriol was hateful. But they don’t boo nobodies. Here’s how it went:
‘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...
Ex-Philly officer Edsual Mendoza gets at least 8 years in killing of 12-year-old Thomas ‘T.J.’ Sidiero
A fired Philadelphia police officer who pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison. Edsaul Mendoza, a five-year veteran of the force who was fired a week after the shooting in 2022, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April in the shooting of Thomas “T.J.” Siderio.
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