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Routine traffic stop results in 5-year prison sentence for Glassboro, NJ, man
A Glassboro man is headed to prison after cops found a loaded gun during a traffic stop in Vineland last year. On April 26th, 38-year-old Joshua D. Alpheaus pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful possession of a handgun. Earlier this week, he was sentenced to five years in state...
Couple behind Lou & Ann's Deli in Cherry Hill want to retire, but are hoping deli continues to thrive.
Louis Napolitano, co-owner of the Lou & Ann's Deli that bears his parents' names, said huge changes have occurred around their store on Route 70 since his mother and father first opened the establishment in 1959. "Remember where Olga's Diner used to be?" he asked, referring to the distance to...
Look at These Futuristic Bastards SEPTA Wants to Replace the El Fleet With
The future looks amazing! No trash or needles, no dude zonked out on the seats, no lady talking on the speaker phone, no dancers hanging from the poles poppin’ and lockin’, no cramped and discolored seats! These are going to be amazing to take to the new 76ers arena! Can we have them now?
Proposed Hotels, Upscale Restaurant Will Transform Vacant Cherry Hill Land
The 11-acre site contains a Magic Car Wash, former gas station and quarry. It's considered a prime location for development because it's on Route 70 West just 11 miles from Philadelphia. The project includes two five-story hotels: a 120-room Hampton Inn & Suites and 131-room Residence Inn by Marriott, according...
60-year-old diner in New Jersey being reduced to rubble
A generations-old diner in the Garden State is fading into the history books today. The Penn Queen Diner on Route 130 in Pennsauken, just a few minutes from the Betsy Ross Bridge, is being demolished. A short video published to the Pennsauken Talks Facebook group Tuesday showed construction equipment chipping...
Woman charged with arson after historic Pennsylvania home catches fire twice: officials
BERWYN, Pa. - In a shocking turn of events, officials have charged a Chester County woman with arson of her own home that has caught fire not once, but twice. Kathryn Frankel has been arrested and charged with arson with intent to destroy an unoccupied building and other related offenses.
Suggestions for the new name of Flyers’ Wells Fargo Center
In case you haven’t heard, the Philadelphia Flyers’ days of playing in a building called Wells Fargo Center are numbered. Don’t freak out. The Flyers aren’t going anywhere. They’ll still be playing at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It’s the name of their building that’s...
Joe Biden’s Liked at Home, But Most Support Decision to Quit Race
People in Wilmington, Delaware are Joe Biden fans. It’s been his hometown since he was 10, and a political home base for more than 50 years. But most here also support his decision to get out of the presidential race, writes Steven Kurutz for The New York Times. “As...
Heads Up! Here Are 5 New Businesses Coming Soon to the Cherry Hill Mall
Get ready for more shopping options at one of the most popular malls in New Jersey!. The Cherry Hill Mall is about to welcome another round of new stores, including a new restaurant!. As locals know, the Cherry Hill Mall is no stranger to change! Let's see which new spots...
Proposed Trade has Phillies Landing AL Cy Young Favorite for Top 3 Prospects
If the Phillies want to make a splash ahead of Tuesday's July 30 trade deadline, there is one to make. Zachary D. Remer of Bleacher Report thinks the Phillies could be one of the teams that make a big splash at the trade deadline to obtain Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is currently the favorite to win the American League Cy Young Award.
Cooper DeJean booed during Eagles rookie karaoke night
There's always a learning curve for NFL rookies. July is ending, and as we turn the page to August, the Philadelphia Eagles are a tad over a month away from opening their regular season in Brazil versus the Green Bay Packers. That alone is a reality check for the young guys about how swiftly things move at football's highest level.
Philadelphia Phillies Trade Rumors: Potential Deals with Nationals, Tigers, Angels, and Athletics Revealed
The Phillies are exploring hypothetical trade proposals as the trade deadline approaches, with a focus on acquiring a right-handed outfield bat and a high-leverage relief pitcher to address team needs. Phillies considering trades for outfielder Lane Thomas and relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan. Another trade proposal involves acquiring Mark Canha and...
Philadelphia Flyers give massive $70 million extension to 60-point player
The Philadelphia Flyers have locked up one of their top players for a very long time, signing Travis Konecny to a massive $70 million extension. The contracted extension that the Flyers have just given Konecny is reportedly an eight-year deal with an AAV of $8.75 million. There have been rumblings over the last several weeks that something big was coming between Konecny and the Flyers, and this deal is definitely monstrous.
GoFundMe launched by Glenside resident whose rental property was destroyed by a fire
A GoFundMe has been launched by Randy Mims of Glenside, whose rental property on Cobden Road was destroyed by a fire in May 2023. According to the campaign’s description, the property has yet to be rebuilt and is described as “an eyesore for the community.”. From the campaign’s...
FYI Philly's sneak peek at shows coming to Broadway in Philadelphia this season
This week on FYI Philly, the stars of Broadway are taking center stage.We've got a backstage pass to the shows Ensemble Arts Philly is bringing to Philadelphia for the 2024-25 season.We also look at the upcoming season for The Philadelphia Orchestra.Ensemble Arts Philly: Broadway Shows | Tickets | Facebook | InstagramPhiladelphia Orchestra | Tickets | Facebook | InstagramEnsemble Arts Philly welcomes Rhubarb Hospitality to concession areasRhubarb Hospitality Collection by Oak View Group is the newest addition to Ensemble Arts Philly.The group will be in charge of concessions for all of the Broadway shows and orchestra concerts across all venues.They debuted...
Southwest Philly nonprofit offers trade camp to prep young people for career in automotive industry
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Young people in Southwest Philadelphia are putting the brakes on their summer plans to spend time in an eight-week-long trade camp to learn about the automotive industry.The program, which is run by the nonprofit On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 the skills to fix and maintain a car.From working on engines to how to change a tire, the lessons are helping them prepare for their future careers."It's so important that we empower our youth," Saul Landers, of On Chite For The People, said.Landers said the nonprofit started the...
Carchidi: Give Ex-Flyers GM Credit for Believing in Travis Konecny
During his tenure as the Philadelphia Flyers’ general manager, Ron Hextall had a track record that was a mixed bag. But making a trade to move up in the 2015 draft and snaring a certain forward was among his best moves. The deal enabled him to select Travis Konecny,...
Colleagues, community remember beloved Upper Gwynedd firefighter who succumbed to cancer
Upper Gwynedd Township Fire Chief and township Deputy Fire Marshal Jeff Tomczak was more than a man who loved the beach, sport shooting, scuba diving and the Phillies – he was a mentor, a friend, a beloved and highly-respected firefighter across many states and regions, and a stalwart member of the community.
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