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RALLY THE TROOPS Historical Event Announced At Brandywine Battlefield Park
The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates has announce their Rally the Troops event at Brandywine Battlefield Park scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Learn what life was like for soldiers and camp followers in Washington's army during the Revolutionary War from period reenactors. Kids musket...
PHOTOS: 95th Kimberton Community Fair attracts loyal followers
The 95th Kimberton Community Fair is attracting crowds of loyal followers this week to the fairgrounds on Pike Springs Road. Livestock shows, exhibits, chicken barbeque, music entertainment, carnival rides and games combine with food, a beer garden, contest and raffles, fireworks, and the ever-popular freshly made donuts. All proceeds benefit Kimberton Fire Company. The fair continues through Saturday, July 27.
Construction to commence on July 25th at Sutcliffe Park in Conshohocken
The Borough of Conshohocken has announced that the planned construction at Sutcliffe Park will begin on Thursday, July 25th. The work involves a stormwater project and reconstruction of the walking trail. The work is expected to continue through the early spring of 2025. During the construction process, those who use...
Villanova is CAA Football Preseason Favorite; Connor Watkins Named League’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
RICHMOND, Va.—The defending CAA Football co-champions and last season's automatic bid from the conference to the FCS playoffs is the favorite to finish atop the standings once again in 2024 based on a preseason poll of league head coaches. Villanova was chosen as the CAA Football favorite entering the season after posting 10 wins a year ago and reaching the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. Veteran starting quarterback Connor Watkins was named the CAA Football Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and is one of a league-high six Wildcats who were selected to the CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team.
Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest
As America’s prison population both ages and increases, the “second look” movement has gained interest as a way to reduce overcrowding and potentially save money. The post Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The city of Chester is offering business owners along Avenue of the States up to $50,000 to beautify the face of their buildings. The Facade Enhancement Initiative (FEI)...
One of the East Coast’s Biggest Chef Conferences Comes to LA This Fall
Philadelphia’s Chef Conference is headed to Los Angeles this fall. The conference founded by Mike Traud, the director of hospitality management at Drexel University, gathers hospitality professionals from across the country to connect over industry issues through events and panels. It will continue to be bicoastal with another event in Philadelphia later this year.
Upper Merion Grad Ariana Ramsey With USA Rugby for 2nd Olympics
Upper Merion High School graduate Ariana Ramsey is on her way to her second Olympics with the U.S. Women’s Olympic rugby sevens team, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 24-year-old Ramsey graduated from Dartmouth in May. During her last two years at college, she helped the team...
Artwork by local artist at Yardley Refillery
Lisa Domenic announced immediate availability of her original artwork at the Yardley Refillery, 1 S. Main St., Yardley. “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to partner with a local store owner and install my colorful line work in downtown Yardley,” said Domenic. Jaime Alford’s Yardley Refillery, which...
Registration opens for the 95th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill
Artists wait for this moment each summer, the chance to submit their finest work to the Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill, the prestigious art exhibition, which celebrates its 95th anniversary this year. Registration for this year’s show opens July 28 and runs through Aug. 25. All submissions must...
Kids-N-Hope Foundation raises over $11,000 during bingo event
The Kids-N-Hope Foundation raised around $11,500 during this month’s Purse and Power Tool Bingo event. One hundred and sixty 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.
Menstrual hub seeking help after more than $300K in flooding damages closes center
A nonprofit Germantown business that helps fight period poverty suffered almost half a million dollars in damage after flooding that happened in June. No More Secrets, also known as The Spot, is a period hub and is located in East Germantown at 4811 Germantown Avenue. "We're here to uplift other...
Philadelphia actor, Temple University alum back in the city for premiere of 'Funny Girl'
The Broadway revival of the hit musical 'Funny Girl' is on stage right at the Academy of Music for its premiere in Philadelphia.The show stars a performer from Northeast Philadelphia, who is thrilled to bring the tour home."Ever since first grade, when I played St. Joseph in the school play at St. Tim's, I've just been doing it," says Sean Seamus Thompson, easily recalling when he got bit by the musical theater bug.He grew up in the city's Mayfair section and studied acting and theater at Temple University. He had quite the graduating class."You're either me doing theater or you're...
Meteorologist Cecily Tynan meets playful monkeys, giant African millipede at Philadelphia Zoo
Meteorologist Cecily Tynan took us on another edition of Zoo Adventures!On Wednesday, Tynan met a giant African millipede.She also got a chance to meet some playful monkeys at the Philadelphia Zoo.Watch for more Zoo Adventures below:Zoo Adventures 6abc: Meteorologist Cecily Tynan meets playful monkeys, giant African millipede at Philadelphia Zoo
Saint Joseph’s University President Charts Long-Term Path of Rapid Growth and Change
Saint Joseph's University President Cheryl McConnell is charting a path for growth for the university. Saint Joseph’s University will soon have the longest-tenure president of the Philadelphia area’s five largest colleges. As a result, St. Joe’s is charting a long-term path guided by its sense of stability, writes...
Jalen Hurts Foundation to address needs of 100 remaining Philadelphia schools without air conditioning
Jalen Hurts has settled in Philadelphia, and his work across the city has been unmatched since he was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. The Eagles star quarterback signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring and put his new money to work, looking to impact the community. In May, Hurts donated $200,000 to Philadelphia schools for new air conditioning in 10 schools.
HBCU Football Award added to list with Maxwell, Bednarik Trophies
The Award will be presented to an outstanding contributor to HBCU football for efforts on or off the field. The post HBCU Football Award added to list with Maxwell, Bednarik Trophies appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Historical Society to Look at the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s in Doylestown
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A lecture series by the Doylestown Historical Society will look at the artists and celebrities of the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s who spent time in Doylestown nearly 100 years ago. The July 30 presentation will feature guest speaker Kevin Fitzpatrick, President of the Dorothy Parker Society and Dorothy Parker family representative. Parker was a well-known writer and poet who spent time in Doylestown in the 1930s and beyond. Parker wrote for publications like the New Yorker and worked on movies like “A Star is Born.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Philly made changes to mail-in ballots ahead of 2024 election. Here's what you need to know.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Election Day is 104 days away, and Pennsylvania officials are still changing mail-in ballots to ensure the process is smooth and secure. In a directive earlier this month, the commonwealth told counties to pre-print the entire year (2024) on the outer envelope, not just the 20, leaving voters to fill out only the month and the day. Voters will see that change in November.Thousands of mail-in ballots were rejected in 2020, but Philadelphia commissioners say they're more prepared this time around. They've opted to punch a hole in the outer envelope so officials can ensure the yellow secrecy...
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