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Another home run wiffle ball tournament
The seventh Holly Colwell Save 2nd Base Wiffle Ball Tournament took place recently at Hayes Playground/Bustleton Bengals fields, with proceeds going to breast cancer patients. The event was organized by Christine Tarducci, a breast cancer survivor, along with her son, Nick, and husband, Vince. - Advertisement - Money goes to...
Bingo raises money for music therapy programs
The Kids-N-Hope Foundation raised around $11,500 during this month’s Purse and Power Tool Bingo event. Some 160 attendees enjoyed a night of bingo, raffles and time with friends and family all while supporting the Foundation’s mission to fund music therapy programs and other child life services. “We want...
Peace & Play, courtesy of Block Gives Back
The Block Gives Back earlier this month held its annual Peace & Play Day at Ferko Playground, 1101 E. Cayuga St. The day included a DJ, vendors, inflatables, games, volleyball, football, face painting, food trucks, HIV testing by Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, a visit by a fire engine and a watermelon-eating contest judged by City Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada.
Answer your kids' questions: 'Is it dangerous to be outside during lightning?
This week's 6abc's question comes from 6-year-old Solomon from Philadelphia.He wants to know if it's dangerous to be outside during lightning.The simple answer is yes, it is dangerous to be outside when there's lightning.Lightning is unpredictable and can be deadly. There used to be a common belief that lying flat on the ground was the best way to avoid being hit by lightning.But experts say that is not the case.When a lightning bolt hits the ground it spreads around, creating what's called a "ground current." That's why you should also stay away from trees.But what if you're in the water...
Here's what you missed in photos and videos this week in Bucks County
Visual journalist Daniella Heminghaus was out in Bucks County this week, capturing everything from reactions to the month's historic political happenings to fan excitement meeting players from the Phillies. Check out her photo galleries and videos to catch up. ...
Here are the Must-Play Golf Courses in Bucks County
There are plenty of golf courses to visit in Bucks County, such as Richboro's Northampton Valley Country Club. These golf courses in Bucks County are considered some of the best, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Hole No. 1 at Northampton Valley Country Club in Richboro (par...
Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
The U.S. women's national field hockey team from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when the U.S. boycotted the games over the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Camden County sees nearly 40% dip in overdoses in 2024, data finds
CAMDEN — Camden County officials are celebrating the latest data on overdose numbers. For the first half of 2024, there has been a 39% drop in overdoses when compared to the same months in 2023. "Honestly, the numbers were a bit surprising. We've been leveling off over the last...
Bushy Run Legion team loses 1st game at state tourney
Sometimes, all it takes is one hit or one pitch to win or lose a game. For the Bushy Run American Legion baseball team, it was one bad inning. Quakertown (26-2) scored 11 runs on nine hits in the top of the third inning to defeat the Beavers (21-5), 11-6, in the opening game of the Pennsylvania American Legion State Tournament at North Allegheny High School.
Historic Mill at Anselma Celebrates Waterwheel Restoration
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Mill at Anselma held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to mark the completion of its waterwheel restoration. This achievement was made possible through the support of donors, volunteers, and restoration experts from Martin Dustless Blasting, The Carboline Company, and James Hudson Painting. The restoration is a pivotal step in preparing for the America’s 250th celebration.
Parents Face New Charges in the Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced additional charges this week in the tragic case of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland’s death. Her father, Rendell Hoagland, 52, and his partner, Cindy Warren, 45, of West Caln Township, now face charges of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, Involuntary Servitude, and other related offenses. Both defendants remain in custody without bail at Chester County Prison. Prosecutors have stated their intention to seek the death penalty.
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Delaware County Community College Nursing Student Awarded $5K Dunkin’ Scholarship
Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester (R) with DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester, a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has won a 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. She is one of 20 students selected from over 1,260 applicants to receive...
Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration
Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza and Steaks West Chester, talks about his rise to success and his main sources of inspiration. Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today.
Shift Changes Put More Chester Patrols on the Streets This Summer
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky and Major Katrina Blackwell. Chester is solving a shortage of street patrol officers this summer by making significant changes to its daily staffing to get more police officers on the street, according to a recent Chester Police Department release. Officers are now working 12-hours shifts,...
Wall Street Journal: Morrisville Waste Management Facility Extracts Up To $1M Worth of Coins from Trash Each Year
A waste management facility in Morrisville extracts anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million in coins from trash every year. With the use of coins lessening, as more businesses accept digital payments, many of them remain hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up and thrown away, writes J.R. Whalen for The Wall Street Journal.
Central Pa. bank is closing 19 branches
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank is closing more than a dozen branches. Fulton Bank plans to close 13 of its branches and consolidate the operations of those offices into Fulton Bank branches nearby. On average, there is another financial center within about 1.5 miles of the locations that are closing, according to a bank spokesperson.
LIVESTREAM: Watch a Discussion About Jockeys’ Mental Health at Parx Racing
Jessica Paquette sits down with several jockeys based at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa. Tune into the video above or below at 11 a.m. ET on July 27 for a candid discussion on the topic of mental health and how it relates to the lives of professional jockeys. You'll hear personal stories and a range of ideas on how to make the sport better for its athletes.
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