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Philadelphia Honors Dawn Staley with Inaugural Mayor’s One Philly Award Amid City Celebrations
Philadelphia's own Dawn Staley has been honored with the inaugural Mayor’s One Philly Award. Staley, a legendary figure in women's basketball, was given the award by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker during the Wawa Welcome America Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall. This new accolade is designed to recognize individuals who use their platform to unify and uplift the community, as reported by the City of Philadelphia's official website.
Renderings Revealed for 1520 Washington Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia
Renderings have been revealed for a new mixed-use development located at 1520 Washington Avenue in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia. Once completed, the new building will rise seven stories, with a commercial space at the ground floor along Washington Avenue. Above, 55 residential units will be situated on floors three through seven. A total of 74 parking spaces will be included with the project, with three being ADA compliant. Landmark Architectural Design is the firm behind the project.
Red-hot Phillies minor leaguer forcing club's hand with Triple-A dominance
After Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber hit the injured list, joining J.T. Realmuto, there were concerns that the Philadelphia Phillies would have problems scoring runs at the same clip. The offense looked dicey for the first couple of games but has since come around. Even so, if the Phillies are looking for an infusion of pop into the lineup, they don’t have to look any further than Allentown.
WHAT A RACE – SPECTACULAR BATTLE FINDS KRESSLEY TOPPING HOWARD IN A GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THRILLER
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The weather was hot on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, but the racing action was really hot on the track, as the fans witnessed a spectacular night of racing on 90’s night!. Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. and Duane Howard of Oley, Pa. locked into...
Dispatch: 1 dead, 1 injured following motorcycle crash in East Donegal Township
EAST DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person is dead after a motorcycle crash in East Donegal Township Sunday evening. It happened at 5:47 p.m. at the intersection of Anderson Ferry Road and Ore Mine Road. The crash involved a motorcycle and a car. The driver of the motorcycle was...
Taneytown Army Vet, Dad ID'd As Victim Slain In July Fourth Road Rage Shooting
This is how Chris Moore is being remembered. Moore, 36, was shot just after 10 p.m. by Davon Dabbs, 20, of Taneytown, after his fiance had showed up with a handgun in an effort to protect him, the county sheriff's office said. Posts shared to Facebook say Moore served in...
Steelton neighborhood makes the most of summer heat at first annual block party
Steelton, Pa. (WHP) — The heat isn’t keeping one neighborhood in Steelton from enjoying some summertime fun. Local group, Kartier, hosted its first annual Fourth of July summertime kickback event at Bailey St. Park on Saturday. From basketball games to bouncy houses to blasting music, there was plenty...
Jeff Teat Ties PLL Record In Win Over The Outlaws
Jeff Teat tied the PLL record for most points in a season as the New York Atlas thumped the Denver Outlaws 17-4 on Friday night. Teat had six goals and three assists for nine points to tie the record of 44 points in a season. And, oh yeah, we aren’t even at the All-Star break yet.
Some think Todd Schadel could have the next Niatross
Roger Hammer is generally acknowledged as being the “King of the Fairs” when it comes to Pennsylvania racing. As long as he continues to race, Hammer still remains as the monarch. But there is a king in waiting. He is Todd Schadel. “Roger is cutting down” said Schadel....
Presenting 2024 All-Main Line boys lacrosse teams
The 2024 Main Line high school boys’ lacrosse scene was highlighted by several championship teams. Radnor captured the PIAA 3A state tournament title, Haverford School won the Inter-Ac title, Malvern Prep won the Victory Events National Prep Championship and Episcopal Academy advanced to the PAISAA tournament championship finals. In the Nike/USA Lacrosse High School Boys National Rankings, Malvern Prep (20-2) was ranked No. 3 and Haverford School (20-2) fifth. Other notable teams included Conestoga (13-7), Episcopal Academy (14-7) and Devon Prep (won first-ever District 12 AA title).
Woman killed in Lancaster County crash
A woman died Saturday after crashing into a tree in Lancaster County. Kristy Larson, 42, of Lancaster, was traveling east on Holtwood Road in Drumore Township around 1 p.m. when she crossed into the westbound lane and drove into a grassy area, eventually colliding with a tree head-on, Pa. State Police said in a news release.
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania? Pizza chain in trouble
MOD Pizza is facing financial challenges and might close some locations to improve its capital structure, according to several published reports. The chain has a little more than 550 locations across the country, including in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Here’s what we know. Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania?. MOD...
Indicators 2024: Study explores opportunities for inclusive education
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said The Institute has researched opportunities for inclusive education in Northeast Pennsylvania. According to Avery-Stoss, the organization’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force guided this research. She explained that correlations exist between education and key life outcomes,...
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to encourage school districts to start a pilot program that effectively bans students’ use of cellphones during the school day in an effort to improve their mental health and academic performance. The bill, which passed 45-5, would authorize grants to school districts to buy […]
H.S. Softball: Wyoming Valley Conference has 14 players named all-state
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams and Lake-Lehman Kirsten Finarelli topped the Wyoming Valley Conference selections to the Pennsylvania Softball Coaches Association all-state teams. The WVC had 14 players total chosen in four of the PIAA’s six state classifications. A total of...
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