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Sixers have interest in Paul George’s ex-Clippers teammate Marcus Morris Sr.
Paul George may have a familiar face join him in Philadelphia. The 76ers are considering signing George’s former Clippers teammate and Philadelphia native Marcus Morris Sr. as part of their roster re-tool, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Morris reportedly has a host of suitors, including the Pistons, Spurs, Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Heat, Mavericks and Hornets. George is headlining the 76ers’ acquisitions after agreeing to a four-year, $212 million max contract early in free agency, and Philadelphia is now looking for ways to improve on the margins. Lakers turn attention toward DeMar DeRozan after missing out on Klay Thompson in NBA free agency Morris played alongside George...
A CEO and musical entrepreneur, Res remains true to the authentic artist inside
At the core of Res’ musical journey has been the most valuable quality that can be ascribed to anything music-related – authenticity. It’s a quality that has empowered Res (pronounced like “Reese”) to navigate a more-than-two-decade career in music despite evolutionary change in the industry, become a mentor and renaissance woman sharing her experiences and expertise with a new generation of artists, gatekeepers and cultural commentators, while creating melodic stories for listeners to know, feel and love. And that is the very essence of an authentic artist.
Upper Moreland girls’ LAX earns Courier Times/Intelligencer Team, Coach, and Player of the Year honors
Upper Moreland’s girls’ lacrosse team has been named the Courier Times/Intelligencer Team of the Year for the second straight season. The Golden Bears leveraged their 2023 Suburban One League title and first-ever PIAA Class 2A tournament appearance to qualify for the state tournament again this year, winning a first-round game for the first time following a fourth-place finish in the PIAA District One tournament.
Revolutionary Shore – July 4, 1774
On this very day, 250 years ago . . . As colonial leaders called for a meeting in Philadelphia, British-born James Tait walked the sandy shores of Northampton County with a dream. The recently arrived engineer/surveyor was certain he could make a fortune in the production of salt. Salt was much more than a tasty flavoring–it was an essential food preservative and necessary for livestock. Tait saw the Shore’s salty waters as an ideal resource and advertised for subscribers to help him construct a salt works there. He envisioned pans along the shoreline where saltwater would be collected and then processed to produce the “daily and necessary indispensable of life.” Virginia leaders wanted Tait to succeed so the colony would not be so dependent on salt imports from Great Britain and the West Indies. James Tait was not the first salt maker on the Shore, nor would he be the last.
New Barnes Foundation exhibit showcases works created by incarcerated artists in state prison
Visitors looping through the wings of Degas and Renoir paintings at the Barnes Foundation will soon stumble upon a much more contemporary collection. The 22-piece exhibit features work from artists impacted by the justice system, including men at the maximum security state prison in Montgomery County. "Visions," which will be...
U.S. 224 reopens in Berlin Township
If your holiday travel plans include U.S. Route 224 in western Mahoning County, you’ll be glad to know you won’t need to take a ten-mile detour. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that 224 is now open between State Route 534 in Berlin Township and State Route 45.
“Liar…Liar” Comes to Alkemy Coffee Friday August 9th 7pm
Call it a cross between an interactive game show and a story slam: Four storytellers. One complete liar. The audience gets to grill, interrogate and query the storytellers using their best keen 'Sherlock Holmes insight'; to figure out who the fabulous fabricator is. Tickets are ten dollars and are available at this link. This interactive storytelling show "Liar...Liar - Pants on Fire!" brings some of the best damn liars who raise the art of fabrication to new heights. The format is simple:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 1- Four storytellers tell personal stories for...
Fourth of July Tomatoes Put Produce On Your Plate Earlier
Want to have fresh tomatoes by the Fourth of July? One variety can help with that. Named "Fourth of July tomatoes" for their early flowering, the plant will start producing by early July and produce tomatoes for the entire summer. Patrick McDonough Jr., senior manager of product and procurement for...
Monmouth County Fair will pop up in Freehold in late July
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair has a date and a location. Rides, music, and food are scheduled to take over the East Freehold Showgrounds for five days later this month. There is a general admission charge to enter the venue, for adults and older kids.
Flyers’ Path to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The easy thing to do would be boiling the Philadelphia Flyers’ 87-point season in 2023-24 despite rebuilding down to overachieving. Missing the postseason on the last day of the season after it looked like destiny, they regressed to the mean at the final hour. However, for a multitude of reasons, there should be some optimism that they get over that hump in 2024-25.
Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield with RBIs in two-run 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO -- — Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a short sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday night. Trea Turner easily scored from third on Sosa's 261-foot fly to put the...
Benjamin Franklin Parkway ready for Wawa Welcome America concert; see more July 4 events in Philly
Philadelphia will celebrate Independence Day with the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, a parade on Market Street and the Celebrate Freedom event at Independence Hall. Kim Hudson shows you the setup on the Parkway.
Humid, warm 4th of July weather around Philadelphia; keep eyes on the sky for fireworks
There's some instability in the atmosphere on Independence Day and a chance that showers and storms could fire up as fireworks shows go off in the Philadelphia region. While it's not a sure thing, it's important to have a backup plan, Meteorologist Kate Bilo explains.
Philadelphia family shelters from Hurricane Beryl during vacation in Jamaica
A Philadelphia-area family is sheltering in a hotel from the heavy rain and wind brought by Hurricane Beryl. Others in the Philly region are reaching out to friends and family on the island with concern.
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