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TV Cameras Caught Poor Kid Getting Smacked In The Junk By His Sister During “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” At Cubs-Phillies Game
One young Chicago Cubs fan felt the pain during this historic day. On the Fourth of July, many Major League Baseball teams were in action, trying to deliver a win to their home fans before they set out to barbeque. The Chicago Cubs were one of them who welcomed the...
Former Diverse Dance Company space within Jenkintown Wells Fargo building is up for lease
5,500 sf of flex space is available in the Wells Fargo Building at 400 Old York Road in Jenkintown, the former home of Diverse Dance Company. According to the listing, the space exists in the building’s basement and is available August 1. From the description:. Amazing opportunity located in...
Philadelphia Police Seek Help Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Jasiyah McDonald
The search is on for a missing 13-year-old girl in Philadelphia. Jasiyah McDonald was reported last seen yesterday afternoon, near Cabot Place in the city's 22nd District. Philadelphia Police are now soliciting the public's help to find her. Jasiyah is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 156...
Smiles Galore at Busy Pottstown GoFourth! Celebration
POTTSTOWN PA – On East High Street Thursday morning (July 4, 2024), between Penn Street and Borough Hall, you could look in any direction and see mostly one thing. Smiles. Hundreds of smiles within just an hour. Thousands during the course of the day. Click or tap on any...
Carchidi: Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Stirs Memories of Lindros Mania
Let’s face it: As far as excitement goes, the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason would have been about a 2 on a scale of 10 if they hadn’t signed dynamic right winger Matvei Michkov and all but given him the keys to the franchise’s front door. No major...
Godshall’s Expands Distribution of Smoked Meats, Including Beef and Turkey Bacon
Souderton, Pa.-based smoked meats specialist Godshall’s announced on Monday an expansion of its real wood smoked Beef Bacon distribution to Albertsons Companies stores in California, Colorado, and the Southwest region. Godshall’s uncured Turkey Bacon is now available at several major retailers including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb,...
An artist is using sprinklers to paint the walls of a massive Spring Garden apartment complex
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. When artist Douglas Hoekzema, also known as HOXXOH, starts a new public art project, he goes to the nearest garden center. The Miami-based muralist sprays paint through various...
Mark Ruffalo HBO series will close roads along Delaware border
Two roads along Delaware's northern border will close July 8, as Mark Ruffalo's HBO show, "Task," takes over the mostly wooded area near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, for four days of shooting. "Task" is an upcoming spinoff of the popular HBO show "Mare of Easttown," a detective procedural drama set in Pennsylvania's Chester and...
New Exhibition Celebrates Pennsylvania Sculptor Marshall D. Rumbaugh
Exploring the life and work of contemporary Pennsylvania sculptor, Marshall D. Rumbaugh (1948-2023), Carved from Our Roots features artistic works in wood and stone inspired by the folk art traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch. The exhibition opened Saturday, June 29 and will run through Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the gallery at the DeLight E. Breidegam Building, headquarters of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University.
1 person killed, 8 injured in mass shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A mass shooting that killed a man and injured eight other people happened after Philadelphia police officers tried to break up a roving pop-up party, city leaders said in a news conference Friday.Police said around 11:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July, a person in the passenger seat of an SUV fired multiple gunshots at a group of people gathered on the 1900 block of South Salford Street, a side street between Chester and Kingsessing avenues in Southwest Philadelphia.Police said a 19-year-old man, who was shot once in the face, was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center...
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
Upper Dublin Police mourn loss of retired Officer/Pastor Edward ‘Eagle’ Johnson
The Upper Dublin Township Police Department announced the passing of retired Officer Edward B. “Eagle” Johnson, passed away on June 25, 2024. He was 81 years old. According to the department, Johnson served from March 1970 to August 1997. After his retirement, Johnson assumed a pastorship at Holmesburg Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
6 arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters burn flags, scuffle with police in Philadelphia
Six people were arrested Thursday night after pro-Palestinian protesters burned flags and scuffled with Philadelphia police officers outside City Hall.Chopper 6 was over the scene at JFK Boulevard and N. Broad Street shortly after 8 p.m.Several of the protesters were waving Palestinian flags while burning other flags - one of which appeared to be an American flag.At one point, a woman throws several smaller American flags onto the heap.Chopper 6 video of protest near Philadelphia City HallPolice say the protest began in Rittenhouse Square and grew to about 400 people.As the crowd marched down Chestnut Street, police say an act...
Boots to Health, working to improve veterans overall health
A nonprofit organization is working to improve the lives of veterans. The Boots to Health Foundation offers life coaching, fitness, training, and nutrition coaching to veterans at no cost. Logan Spiewak is the co-founder and Executive Director of Boots for Health Foundation. Spiewak, a proud Marine Corps Veteran, struggled significantly...
Kokomo’s Bar & Grill in Carlisle closes suddenly; employees blindsided
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Kokomo’s Sports Bar & Grill in Carlisle suddenly closed its doors over the weekend. abc27 news reported back in December 2023 when Kokomo’s Bar & Grill listed their sports bar on 1582 Holly Pike for sale for $1,250,000. At the time, the bar had just relocated from a space in Lewisberry that has since been taken over by a new sports bar called the Horn Pub.
Pizza chain reportedly on brink of bankruptcy
A national fast-casual pizza chain is exploring a potential bankruptcy filing as the company looks for a buyer, according to several reports. MSN reports people familiar with MOD Pizza say the Seattle chain has hired legal and financial advisers to work on a possible sale of the business or bankruptcy filing.
Phamtastic Boba shop opens with extensive drink menu
Blenders are whirling at a new boba tea shop in Lower Paxton Township. Phamtastic Boba & Food opened today at 5401 Jonestown Road with an extensive and colorful beverage menu. The restaurant carries dozens of fruit teas, slushies, smoothies and milk teas along with a small food menu of Vietnamese-style chicken wings, fried rice and sandwiches.
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