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Michelson: After 43 Years, Time to Pass the Baton to Ashley Roberts
The August issue of Printing Impressions marked my last as editor-in-chief. It’s been a wonderful journey, and one I have no regrets about. With a college degree in journalism and two years of experience as the editor of a small-town newspaper in northern Illinois, I relocated to the Philadelphia area and answered a help wanted ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Little did I know a subsequent job offer in 1982 would turn into a nearly 43-year love affair with the printing industry.
3 dead over 2 days in Philadelphia fires
PHILADELPHIA — Three people died in fires in Philadelphia in the last two days — two perished Saturday morning in Northeast Philadelphia, and one died Friday morning in a blaze declared an arson that has resulted in a man being charged with murder. Just after 7:30 a.m. Saturday,...
Mom of Roxborough High School shooting victim files 2 lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The mother of Nicolas Elizalde, a 14-year-old Roxborough High School student and football player killed after a scrimmage in 2022, filed two lawsuits against the school district and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association on Tuesday arguing they failed to keep her son safe from gun violence.Attorneys for Meredith Elizalde announced the suits in a news release and said she is "looking to hold the school district and athletic association accountable for ignoring the threat of gun violence."On Sept. 27, 2022, Nicolas Elizalde had just taken part in a football scrimmage at Gorgas Park with members of the...
Specialty insurer names chief underwriting officer
Roosevelt Road Specialty on Tuesday named Chris Smyth as chief underwriting officer for Renaissance Specialty Insurance, its sports, leisure and entertainment managing general underwriter. Mr. Smyth, based in New York, previously was program director for the sports and wellness insurance program at Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based NSM Insurance Group, a managing general...
‘Ritzy’ restoration calls for Superior Scaffold solution
Superior Scaffold recently provided a range of access and scaffold equipment to a high-profile job in downtown Philadelphia. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia is a historic, 32-story-marble-clad hotel, and it has provided luxury services for nearly a century. Due to its age, the building’s marble dome needed cleaning, repointing, and sealing. Additionally, the penthouse required marble repairs and anchoring.
Man Charged With Injuring Bystander In Gloucester City Shooting
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ.- A 51-year-old Gloucester City, New Jersey man was taken into custody and charged in connection with the shooting of a woman who was sitting in her when she was struck by a stray bullet on Monday night in Gloucester City, New Jersey. Charges Filed. According to Camden...
Boosting the Breadth of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Consortium
Before grocery shopping at her local ShopRite on a warm summer day in 2022, a 47-year-old woman paused to have a 20-minute phone call with her “coach.”. The coach, a staff member with expertise in behavioral change affiliated with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Consortium, talked with her about the foods she would buy and ultimately prepare for family meals.
Proposed Newtown Square Warehouse Raises Resident Concern
Boiron is seeking approval for a 77,000 square-foot warehouse off Wes Chester Pike in Newtown Square. Six acres of prairie land in Newtown Square off West Chester Pike next to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial could become a 77,000 square-foot logistics warehouse, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. That...
Mosquito Spraying Throughout Camden County on Friday
Early Friday morning the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, talked about being cognizant of standing water. “It’s important for homeowners to check their yard and get rid of any standing...
Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police
At approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, a shooting incident occurred inside Hollywood Collision Auto Body at 100 West Erie Avenue, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute inside the lobby of the business. The female victim was transported to Temple Hospital by police, where she is...
Spider Field Hockey Picked to Finish Fourth; Larripa Named Preseason All-Atlantic 10
RICHMOND, Va. – Sophomore Clara Larripa has been named to the Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Conference team, the league announced Tuesday. First-year head coach Martu Loncarica 's program was projected to finish fourth in 2024, as voted on by league coaches. Larripa, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, looks to build upon a stellar freshman season with Loncarica's La Salle program in 2023. Larripa led the Explorers with 27 points on 12 goals and three assists, including four game-winning goals. Last season, she scored the game-winner over VCU to secure La Salle's first A-10 tournament berth since 2011. She also collected...
MLB announcer makes startling prediction
John Kruk might be known for his one-liners and wild stories on Philadelphia Phillies broadcasts, but he’s capable of making some impressive predictions too. Monday night, Bryce Harper hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning, leading the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the first-place Houston Astros to start their seven-game Read more... The post John Kruk predicted Bryce Harper’s walk-off two innings before it happened appeared first on Awful Announcing.
School supplies for kids, thanks to M&T
M&T Bank held a back-to-school drive at its branch at 6500 Castor Ave. (at Hellerman Street). State Rep. Anthony Bellmon was among those in attendance. - Advertisement - This event provided supplies for 400 students ahead of the new school year, as well as a bounce house, DJ, snacks, games and resource tables.
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass is the Unlikely Champion of School Choice
Billionaire Jeff Yass uses his vast resources to support the future of school choice and has a unique model for its future. Bala Cynwyd resident Jeff Yass is Pennsylvania’s richest person, contributes to Republican campaigns, and is a champion of school choice, reports Robert Huber for Philadelphia Magazine. Yass’s...
Chester’s Strategic Plan: Monetizing Water Assets to Combat Financial Struggles
CHESTER, PA — In a crucial move to address its ongoing financial challenges, the City of Chester‘s Receiver has filed a Plan of Adjustment in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. This strategic plan outlines a pathway to generate essential revenue by monetizing the city’s water, wastewater, and stormwater assets while ensuring they remain publicly owned.
Wayward Bullet Strikes Resident In Home Near Camden County Dispute: Prosecutor
A 51-year-old man from Gloucester City has been arrested for firing the shot during an argument, they said. Francisco Griffin was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses after the shooting, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester City Police Chief Brian Morrell. On Monday, Aug. 27,...
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