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Father shot dead while waiting for bus to work in Hunting Park; daughter pleas for help
A daughter still grieving the loss of her father six years later is hoping you can help solve his case.LaToya Scott lost her father, Barry Parks, to gun violence."I just feel like my dad's story is just like something that has been swept under the rug like he's just become another cold case, and it isn't fair because my dad was a great person," said Scott.On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the 55-year-old was heading to work around 2:30 a.m. He was about to catch a bus at 6th Street and Erie Avenue in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section to go to...
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
Stockton Splits Pair of Five-Setters
Haverford, Pa. – Stockton University (2-1) split a pair of five-set matches on the second day of the Haverford Invitational. The Ospreys prevailed 3-2 over Haverford but then fell 3-2 to Lebanon Valley. Nicole Palmer (East Islip, N.Y./East Islip) totaled 28 kills and 35 digs on the day. Palmer...
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.”
DelVal Falls in Two Five-Set Thrillers
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Delaware Valley women's volleyball team dropped matches to both Cedar Crest and Marywood in five sets each on Saturday. MATCH ONE VS. CEDAR CREST (3-2 LOSS) The teams traded points in the first set with the Aggies unable to gain more than a three-point edge...
Field Hockey Opens Season with 4-2 Win over Moravian
Bethlehem, PA (August 31, 2024) - The DeSales University field hockey team completes the comeback from a first half deficit to open the 2024 season with a 4-2 win at Moravian University on Saturday afternoon. The Basics. Final Score: DeSales - 4, Moravian - 2 Records: DeSales (1-0 overall), Moravian...
Deadly motorcycle crash under investigation in Hunting Park
Police are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly motorcycle crash on Broad Street in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section.The Action Cam was on the scene at Broad and Cayuga streets around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced at the scene.
Catasauqua football rides Reilly’s arm, legs to win over Wilson
Aiden Reilly’s sophomore season with the Catasauqua football team hasn’t unfolded like he envisioned a few months ago. But that’s a good thing for the 5-foot-8, 150-pounder and the Rough Riders, who improved to 2-0 with Reilly at quarterback after a 34-14 Colonial/Schuylkill White Division victory over host Wilson on Saturday afternoon at Smith Field.
Phillies ready to activate lefty reliever from restricted list
The Phillies bullpen is set to be reinforced as the calendar flips to September. Left-hander Jose Alvarado told reporters (including Matt Gelb of The Athletic) that he will be activated from the restricted list on Sunday. Alvarado noted that he returned to Venezuela to handle a family matter during his absence from the team. No corresponding moves will be necessary to activate Alvarado as the club’s 40-man roster currently stands at 39 and rosters will expand from 26 to 28 on Sunday.
Construction Complete at 2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington
Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. The building, located on the southwest side of the block between between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street, rises five stories and feature ground-floor commercial space as well as 21 residential units. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the structure spans 21,168 square feet and will feature parking for seven bicycles. Permits list Grit Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $2.75 million.
Phillies' updated playoff odds show they're still in driver's seat despite struggles
With every MLB season comes the great unknown at the end of the 162-game marathon. With the Philadelphia Phillies, many strange and wild things have happened during the last couple of months. This included their inability to put the Atlanta Braves away for good. With another revamped version of Rob...
Mosaic Artist Ivy Egger Shows How Nature Inspires at Swarthmore Exhibit
Nature's Bounty, an art exhibit on display through Sept. 2 in Swarthmore Borough Hall, is the creation of mosaic artist Ivy Egger. Coatesville mosaic artist Ivy Egger is featured in a temporary art exhibit, Nature’s Bounty, on display at Swarthmore Borough Hall through Sept. 2, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc.
Kipona festival returns to Harrisburg for 2024: photos
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival kicked off at 11 a.m. on Aug. 31, bringing in large crowds and families for the annual three-day celebration. Attendees enjoyed plenty of food trucks, a multicultural celebration, live music, and more. The festival will run from now until Sept.2. More information can be found on...
MLB teams come together in remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Everything stopped at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday night as fans and the Phillies observed a moment of silence for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, two brothers from a beloved hockey family who grew up cheering on Philly teams.MLB's tributes to the Gaudreaus — who were struck and killed while riding bicycles in rural Salem County, New Jersey on Thursday night — extended far beyond the Philadelphia region where they grew up, with teams across the league including the Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds also mourning the beloved athletes at their games...
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