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Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
Haverford's Rian Dotsey set to stay close by at St. Joe's
Rian Dotsey found her new college home on a visit Tuesday. She only had to travel about 10 minutes from her current Havertown residence to find the place she’ll live for the next four years. Dotsey, a Haverford High forward, took a visit to Hawk Hill early this week...
Philadelphia Mayor's Office shuts down claims that it cut funds from Vision Zero program
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The calls to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians continue to grow louder after recent crashes in the city. Now advocates are calling on Mayor Cherelle Parker to do more to improve safety but they're concerned.Advocates say the mayor cut funds from the budget for Vision Zero, which is the city's plan to reduce traffic deaths and injuries.However, the city told CBS News Philadelphia that is not true.According to a spokesperson for the Mayor's Office, the city redirected money from Vision Zero to the streets department for what they call the "Speed Cushion & Traffic Calming Program.""The...
Farmers market opens at KleinLife
After a one-year hiatus, the Farmers Market at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., recently reopened featuring lots of nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables for sale to the public. The market will be operating every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. through fall. The fresh produce is from local farms, and proceeds...
Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB’s best
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball. The Phillies returned home for the first time since the All-Star...
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
New leader at TTF Watershed
Justin DiBerardinis, new executive director of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed, was the guest speaker at last week’s Lawncrest Community Association meeting. DiBerardinis replaced Julie Slavet, who had led the organization since 2011. He previously had leadership roles at Bartram’s Garden and FDR Park. DiBerardinis said TTF Watershed works to...
Coutney Tole Promoted to Associate Head Coach
PHILADELPHIA – Longtime La Salle women's soccer assistant coach and former star Courtney Tole (Niemiec) ' 13, who is entering her eighth season on staff with the Explorers, has been promoted to associate head coach, announced head coach Paul Royal . Tole has been a coach at La Salle since 2017. In her inaugural season, she helped the team to an Atlantic 10 Championship and the fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. A defender herself, Tole has led the Explorers to several strong achievements on their own head of the field, including a program record-tying 13 shutouts in 2017,...
Local girl’s drawing on display
Our Lady of Calvary student Sadie Olszewski, 13, was one of four students chosen to bring their drawings to life for this year’s Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Student Design Contest presented by Temple University. Before the festival opened to the public, children ages 8-14 were invited to submit a...
400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
My Take: Avelo quiets doubts about airline service
Avelo's decision to add the Charlotte, NC suburb of Concord and the Orlando area Lakeland-Linder Airport in November has showcased the potential for well-run airline service at Wilmington Airport. In the first half of this year, Avelo ranked first in on-time performance and had the fewest cancelations, with company CEO...
The good work of Anna’s Angels
Libby Caranci has created a Facebook page, Anna’s Angels, in memory of her sister, Anna Carpino, who died in 2021 at age 46 of glioblastoma, a brain cancer. The charity raises money for financial, medical and emotional support for brain tumor patients, including children. There is also a scholarship...
The tangled plot behind Mount Vernon Cemetery's sale
There's a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity on the Philadelphia market: All you have to do is knock on death's door.Why it matters: Mount Vernon Cemetery, a neglected yet historic North Philadelphia burial ground to an estimated 33,000 souls, is up for sale — a big step in a yearslong legal battle over its future that has some preservationists hopeful for the site's possible revival.Driving the news: A couple weeks ago, the cemetery's conservator, Philadelphia Community Development Coalition (PCDC), quietly listed the 168-year-old graveyard's more than 26 acres for sale — with permission from a Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge.For $1 million, a...
Woman Discovers Message in a Bottle Washed Up on Ocean City, NJ Beach
There's a mystery brewing at the Jersey Shore after the discovery of a bottle on the beach in Ocean City, NJ that held a message. Message in a Bottle Stumps Discoverer in Ocean City, NJ. It's a rare find stirring up excitement in the community and sparking curiosity about the...
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...
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