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Phillies radio announcers caught on hot mic mocking Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies’ radio broadcasters were caught on a hot mic Friday night mocking the Atlanta Braves over an in-stadium announcement. Those watching the Apple TV broadcast with the Phillies’ radio broadcast overlaid got to hear play-by-play announcer Scott Franzke and analyst Kevin Stocker sarcastically mock the Braves’ in-stadium announcer for his postgame message. In... The post Phillies radio announcers caught on hot mic mocking Braves appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Suspect in custody after fight leads to deadly shooting at Bucks County apartment complex
A man was arrested in Bucks County on Saturday after an altercation led to deadly gunfire.It happened just before 6 p.m. in the area of Bucks Meadows Apartments along the 3100 block of Knights Road in Bensalem.Police were called to the scene for reports of a shooting in Building 7.At the scene, officers found 40-year-old Jose Miguel Tenorio-Ruiz in the back parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, investigators say. Several witnesses, however, told police that the suspect was 31-year-old...
Kayaker who died in Schuylkill River accident identified
EXETER TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner has identified the body of the person who died following a kayaking accident Saturday in Exeter Township. 41-year-old Erick Candelario of Reading was pronounced dead in the hospital, after CPR efforts were performed at the scene. The emergency call came in just...
Pennsylvania State Police searching for escapees from Abraxas Academy
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for two males who escaped from Abraxas Academy in Berks County. According to police, they were last seen Saturday around 4 p.m. One of the escapees is from Reading and the other is from Bristol Township in Bucks County.
New wave of petty crime coming to New Jersey?
Just across the river in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a new twist on a common crime is being investigated by Bensalem Township police. It seems thieves are dressing up as Amazon drivers to come to your front door and steal your packages. It's not unusual or alarming to see an Amazon...
Secret Indian Kitchen in Doylestown Serves ‘Rich Tapestry of Indian Cuisine’
Secret Indian Kitchen, the latest addition to the Doylestown dining scene, opened at the end of May in Mercer Square Shopping Center. Secret Indian Kitchen, the latest addition to the Doylestown dining scene, opened at the end of May in a corner of the Mercer Square Shopping Center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.
Dauphin County municipalities placed under a mandatory water restriction
Residents in Lykens Borough and Wisconisco Township in Dauphin County have been put under a mandatory water restriction, officials said Sunday. The release from the Lykens Borough Authority noted that the restrictions are effective until further notice. It means that non-essential use of water such as washing vehicles, filling a...
Easton Heritage Day brings spirit of 1776 to life (PHOTOS)
Twelve score and eight — or 248 — years ago, the Declaration of Independence debuted in simultaneous public readings on July 8, 1776, in Easton, Trenton and Philadelphia, four days after its signing by our Founding Fathers. Easton Heritage Day brings that American history to life, with the...
Woman dies in Lancaster County crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — State Police in Lancaster have confirmed that a one-vehicle crash killed one person on Saturday. According to PSP, the crash occurred on Holtwood Road west of Magnolia Road in Drumore Township at 1 p.m. Kristy Larson, 42, of Lancaster, was driving eastbound down Holtwood Road...
Body found on beach at Tower Road in Delaware Seashore State Park, police investigating
Update: Around 5 p.m. Sunday, Ali said foul play is not suspected in the death and no further information will be released. Tower Road beach and parking lot have reopened. Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation at the Tower Road beach within Delaware Seashore State Park, just south of Dewey Beach. Around...
Air quality alert for Southeast Pa. Tuesday
On Sunday at 3:45 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality...
Pa. fire companies struggle to survive amid volunteer, funding shortages
The big red firetrucks with their blaring sirens roaring down the streets are a common sight in communities everywhere. What most don’t see are the struggles Pennsylvania’s fire departments face just to get their trucks on the road. Local fire companies used to have plenty of residents ready...
Pa. American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation Gave Nearly $2M Statewide in 2023
Pennsylvania American Water reported over $1.49 million in charitable contributions for 2023, benefiting 390 organizations statewide. Recently, Pennsylvania American Water released its end-of-year charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable contributions, and programming support to 390 organizations across Pennsylvania.
Heather McCarron: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Heather McCarron is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Certificate of Proficiency in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) program at Peirce College. McCarron also received the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Student Leadership Award. “I began my educational journey in February...
Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
Deer cull on the July 11th agenda for the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors
On the July 11th agenda (view) for the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors is a proposal from Delaware Valley Wildlife Management to perform a controlled “deer cull” on township open space along Manor Road in the Miquon neighborhood. The organization would provide screened hunters to conduct the cull to control the local population of deer. The proposal is found on page 103 of the agenda.
Pirates’ Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game on Sunday just eight weeks after his debut, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies had a big league-high seven selections. Skenes, who turned 22 in May, was selected by the Pirates as the top pick in last year’s amateur...
After accreditation win, Cheyney’s president discusses future for America’s first HBCU
Cheyney University President AARON WALTON (Photo courtesy Philadelphia Tribune) Cheyney University President Aaron Walton said his vision for the historically Black institution, or HBCU, is to be the premier educational model for academic excellence, character development and social responsibility. This comes days after it was announced the university, which is...
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