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If the Phillies are looking for an outfielder, this guy Can-ha make a difference
Here is another entry in our series looking at trade targets for the Phillies, both those rumored by those in the know and others we’re interested in. Platooning players is a wise route to go about roster construction. If it worked for Casey Stengal and Earl Weaver when the game was played a different way, then it should work today. It’s a sound strategy to go about not only getting the advantage when the game begins, but to also have a bench deep enough when the game starts to wind down. We all know that baseball is a chess match, so putting your players in the right spots for success is paramount to winning. However, there is one small issue with platooning.
Workers at Starbucks store in Center City vote to unionize
Workers at another Starbucks store in Philadelphia voted this week to unionize. With the 9-to-4 vote, the coffee shop at 16th and Walnut streets became the 13th Starbucks in Philly and the 34th in Pennsylvania to win a union election. Workers said in a statement they are organizing for "core issues like respect, better wages, racial and gender equity and fair scheduling."
Philadelphia Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, High Humidity Today as Clearer Skies Predicted Towards Weekend
The skies over Philadelphia are expected to deliver a medley of showers and thunderstorms today, as reported by the National Weather Service. Commuters might want to grab their umbrellas as there's a 60% chance of precipitation with showers likely before noon and potentially a thunderstorm. This wet pattern is to continue with scattered showers and thunderstorms cropping up mainly between noon and 5 p.m. As the calm morning winds shift to a southern flow around 5 mph in the afternoon, residents can anticipate a high near 85 degrees. The city could see rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half of an inch. NWS Philadelphia notes the humidity to persist at a heavy 91%, surely to make one feel the weight of the air.
The Anti-Defamation League files a complaint against the School District of Philadelphia
The Anti-Defamation League, also known as the ADL, claims the School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The ADL filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The Jewish advocacy group wants […]
City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The city of Chester is offering business owners along Avenue of the States up to $50,000 to beautify the face of their buildings. The Facade Enhancement Initiative (FEI)...
George Burton presents 'Heard But Not Seen,' on the new 'White Noise'
When we last heard from George Burton on record, he was bringing notable light and heat to the holidays with The Yule Log. Now, Burton — the farsighted pianist, composer, and son of Mt. Airy — is preparing to release a new album brimming with righteous ambition and productive tensions.
New West Chester Restaurant Opens, with Rooftop Section Coming Soon
Ryan and Lisa Diehl, founders of Hatfield brewery Imprint Beer, debuted Serum Kitchen and Taphouse in downtown West Chester last month. Ryan and Lisa Diehl, founders of Hatfield brewery Imprint Beer, debuted Serum Kitchen and Taphouse in downtown West Chester last month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Joel Embiid's ignorant shot at Jayson Tatum 'especially bad' due to stars' synergies
Joel Embiid took an ignorant shot at Jayson Tatum during an appearance on the “Check Ball Show" with Drew Hanlen, Austin Mills, and Frankie Delgado -- claiming that if the Philadelphia 76ers big man had a 5/20 performance from the field, his team would get blown out. As NESN's...
New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
The MLB has long had an umpiring problem, and MLB players like Phillies' first baseman Bryce Harper, has thoughts on how to solve the issue. Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post.
Bensalem man gets prison for unlawful contact with teen at party
A former Bucks County high school football player courted by Penn State University has been found not guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl last year. But 19-year-old Zamire Cottrell will still spend at least four years in prison for his action at a house party in Northeast Philadelphia. ...
Developer proposes construction of 600 apartments, 160 townhouses, 150-unit senior facility, potential hotel and police substation in Dresher
The Upper Dublin Planning Commission recently received a proposal on behalf of Dresher-based BET Investments to build a residential, retail and commercial development on the Prudential tract at 2101 Welsh Road in Dresher, The Reporter said. The proposal calls for 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of medical...
Fake contractor paid thousands, did no work, prosecutor says
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (Gloucester) — A man who police say portrayed himself as a licensed contractor was charged after being paid thousands of dollars for work that was never done for an elderly individual. Acting Gloucester County Prosecutor Elizabeth Vogelsong-Parvin said Christopher Fuscellaro of Mantua Township contracted for work between...
Water main break closes 7th Street Bridge in Camden
(Lindenwold, NJ) – The 7th Street Bridge in Camden will be closed Wednesday afternoon due to water main repairs. The bridge is expected to reopen around 9 p.m. and members of the Department of Public Works will be redirecting traffic to the 10th Street Bridge. “We are working to...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Christmas comes for Eagles fans
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is officially football season. The Eagles training camp is underway as of July 24. For the next 29 weeks, assuming the Eagles make it to the Super Bowl LIX New Orleans, it is football season. And thank heavens for that.
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
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