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Property Tax, Home Repair, and Energy Programs
With property taxes on the rise for most Philadelphians, Hall Monitor, with generous support from the Lenfest Institute, has compiled a list of programs to lower residents’ tax bills. We’ve also included steps on how to appeal your new assessment and other useful programs. We will constantly update this information with new programs as they become available.
Arcadia professor, WWII California labor camp survivor, to retire to her family’s Seattle roots
Teresa Maebori, a professor at Arcadia University’s School of Education, was featured by the Chestnut Hill Local in an article titled “A retiring teacher takes an emotional journey home“. The article discusses Maebori’s youth in the Tule Lake Segregation Center, a California labor camp, in the mid-1940s....
Chaka Khan and Zappa Band Show Out at Dell Music Center
Classix 107.9 took The Dell Music Center over last night (Aug 29), giving us our favorite throwbacks on a Thursday! The post Chaka Khan and Zappa Band Show Out at Dell Music Center appeared first on Classix Philly 107.9.
Seminarians move in to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus at GMercyU
More than 20 seminarians moved into Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus at Gwynedd Mercy University last week. “Everyone’s been nice. The older guys have been helping,” said Lucas Bastian, a first-year student from the Diocese of Harrisburg. “It’s been a very easy transition thus far, and the new campus is just beautiful.”
Carr & Duff, Huntingdon Valley-based electrical contractor, listed as third highest grossing minority-owned business in the Philadelphia area
Carr & Duff, LLC, a Huntingdon Valley-based electrical contractor, has been listed as the third highest grossing minority-owned business in the Philadelphia area, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carr & Duff had a 2023 total revenue of $114.46, has 246 local employees, and is 59% minority owned. The business...
Bryce Harper admits he is playing through frustrating injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper admitted he is dealing with some frustrating injuries, though he tried to downplay their significance. Harper reluctantly acknowledged Friday that he is dealing with soreness in his right elbow and his wrist, though he intends to keep playing through it. Harper said the issues were “not anything crazy,” but... The post Bryce Harper admits he is playing through frustrating injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley. “When we saw it start storming, it played right into our hands,” Jaguars coach Bill...
Jalen Hurts gives Eagles fans every reason to worry team won’t rebound
While he may be a student of the game, it will be more than just a new offense Jalen Hurts has to learn this season. With Kellen Moore coming over from the arch rival Dallas Cowboys to replace an ineffective Brian Johnson as offensive coordinator, Philadelphia will also have to adjust no longer having its start center as the fulcrum along the offensive line. Yes, Jason Kelce retired this offseason.
Eagles Unveil Bold New Uniforms For Historic Game In Brazil
The Philadelphia Eagles will sport a unique black-and-white uniform combination for their September 6 game against the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, respecting local customs while showcasing a fresh look.
American Volleyball Teams Earn Twelve Wins on Opening Day
Opening day for volleyball was a sucess for American teams across the country as AAC finished with 12 wins as a conference, including Temple and East Carolina both going 2-0 on Friday. The Pirates took down Queens 3-0 to begin the day before dowining UNC Wilmington 3-1 to finish the day off. Temple defeated Rider 3-1 in the morning match and swept Radford in the afternoon. Temple's Taylor Davenport leads The American in kills per set through day one, averaging 5.29 in two matches.
Oklahoma Fans Inside Stadium Start New Heartfelt Tradition
The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners opened the 2024 college football season with a 51-3 blowout win over the Temple Owls on Friday night. This marked the eighth straight opening-game win for the Sooners, dating back to 2017. Prior to the season starting, the Sooners revealed that they would add to ...
Bystander shares frustrating advertising campaign on public water fountain: 'I feel sick'
"Can't wait to watch a 30-second DoorDash ad before fulfilling my basic human needs." Access to free, clean drinking water should be a basic human right, given that it's something we all need to survive. But that hasn't stopped water fountains from being monetized, and the practice has spurred a...
Find out how to view films at Independence Mall for free
OLD CITY - "Movies on the Mall" took over Independence Hall Friday night in Old City Philadelphia. With Independence Hall in the background, hundreds of people watched "National Treasure." That 2004 movie incorporates scenes shot in Old City and Center City. The movie night was put together by the Independence...
Eagles announce their 2024 captains, including this player who will be in the role for the 1st time
The job of being a captain is more than just going to midfield for the coin toss; it involves taking on a leadership role and ensuring everyone is on the same page throughout the season. On Friday, the Eagles announced their captains for the upcoming season. While most of the captains from last season will remain in their roles, one player will wear the “C” on his jersey for the first time in his career.
Phillies' Austin Hays: Out of Philadelphia lineup
Hays is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta. This will be the second time he's been on the bench in eight contests since returning from his hamstring injury. With Hays receiving a day of rest, Brandon Marsh will slide over to left field and Johan Rojas will occupy center.
Philadelphia’s Flakely Bakery Takes Gluten-Free World by Storm with Top-5 National Honor!
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Flakely, a celebrated gluten-free bakery in Manayunk, has achieved national acclaim by securing a spot in the top-5 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries in the United States, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Founded by Lila Colello, Flakely has become a beacon for the gluten-free community since its launch in 2021.
Mayor Parker promises to work toward safer bike lanes in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Two weeks after cycling advocates held a rally and dropped off a petition signed by 6,000 people demanding safer bike lanes, Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed the issues outside Philadelphia City Hall."We are confident that we will get to zero traffic deaths in the city of Philadelphia," Mayor Parker said while also promising that action is coming but first her team will consult experts and engage the community."Communities of color, lower income communities, older citizens and our city's youth all face a greater risk of traffic violence including crashes, hit and runs, and other incidents," Parker told the crowd.She talked...
Police ID Carjackers Who Stole Vehicle With Infant In Delco: 'Armed And Dangerous'
Phillis Fugah, 23, from Upper Darby, and Ian Dean, 21, of Philadelphia, approached a man waiting for his wife on West Chester Pike around 3:10 p.m., UDPD Superintendent Timothy M. Bernhardt said. "During a struggle, the suspects managed to take the vehicle, unaware that a 2-month-old child was still inside,"...
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