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Phillies farm system is even better than we thought after midseason ranking updates
The Philadelphia Phillies farm system has come a long way since president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski entered the fray during the 2020 offseason. After inheriting a minor league system that had obvious room for improvement, Dombrowski and his associates in amateur and international scouting set out to add elite talent to the organization while also using the team's vast financial resources to overhaul the big league roster in free agency.
Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe of Elkins Park hosting Young Adult Closet Thrift from Aug. 22 – 25
Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe of Elkins Park is hosting a Young Adult Closet Thrift from 12:00pm – 5:00pm August 22 – August 25th (or until items run out). The Thrift will take place in the driveway of 908 Township Line Road and will be selling clothes, shoes, and hats. You can pay with cash or Venmo.
Philadelphia Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect in Violent $8,500 Gas Station Robbery on Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia police are actively searching for a suspect who violently robbed and assaulted a local gas station employee, fleeing with over $8,000. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of August 10 at the Liberty Gas Station located on the 5300 block of Rising Sun Avenue, has sparked a manhunt detailed in several recent reports.
Doylestown Police Finalizes Contract for New Chief, Hires Two Officers
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Township Police Department hired two new officers and saw the contract for its new chief approved at Tuesday night’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors. The supervisors approved a contract making Lt. Charles Zeigler the new chief of police effective Oct. 5, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2026. Zeigler will replace Chief Dean Logan, who is retiring after more than 35 years on the force and 12 years as chief.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At their March 2024 meeting, the supervisors announced that they intended to promote Zeigler to chief,...
Amy Goldberg Appointed Chair of the American Board of Surgery
Amy Goldberg, the Marjorie Joy Katz Dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, has been selected to serve as chair of the American Board of Surgery, the national certifying body for general surgeons and specialists. Over 35 years ago, Dr. Goldberg began her career...
Havertown Couple Worked for Years to Create Their Perfect Home
Maria Grutkowski and Stewart Leftow had considered moving from their two-story Havertown home to Phoenixville to be closer to their jobs, writes Sally Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now thanks to some fine-tuned renovations, they have no intention of going anywhere. Both work at Phoenixville Hospital. Leftow, 61, is chairman...
Multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in Willow Grove, five suspects in custody, Upper Moreland police say
The Upper Moreland Police Department announced that officers responded to multiple reports of subjects entering vehicles in the Woodlawn Hill neighborhood (Willow Grove) in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 21. Five suspects have been taken into custody, police said. The department is asking residents to check their vehicles...
Shapiro says 'real freedom' starts with public schools
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe...
Pennsylvania National Guard will deploy soldiers to Germany
(WHTM) — Over 150 soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team will be deployed to Germany for one year. “We’re going over there to help with the U.S. Army partners and allies that supports our national interest,” Commander Of The 56th SBCT Christopher Costello said. “And we’re going over there to […]
FAFSA delays, problems still plaguing families as new school year begins
HARRISBURG, Pa. — College students are heading back to class, some still with questions about their financial aid. "It's definitely very challenging," said Diona Brown, director of school services for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. At Millersville University, the school's director of financial aid says the last year...
Philadelphia Weekender: Bookstore Crawl and butterflies
🚢 Relive the '90s aboard the Olympia on the Delaware River on Friday.Wear your flannel and acid-wash jeans to the '90s-themed party running from 6-9pm. Tickets: $35📚 The Philly Bookstore Crawl returns Saturday.Shops across the city and region are participating by offering special events, discounts and author signings.🚲 Bike in your birthday suit! Philly's Naked Bike Ride is Saturday. The ride is about 12 miles and will kick off around 5pm. Starting location and route will be announced on the organizer's website on Friday.🦋 Join fellow butterfly enthusiasts on Saturday for the annual count of the flying insects at the Discovery Center in Strawberry Mansion. 10am-noon🎛 Elements of Hip Hop is hosting a community festival on Sunday from 11am-7pm at FDR Park in South Philly.Count on live performances, an art showcase, breakdancing battles and a DJ competition.🇺🇦 The Ukrainian Folk Festival brings food, vendors and performances to the Ukrainian American Sport Center in Horsham on Sunday from noon-8pm. Tickets: $15 for those 15 years old and up.
Brightspeed launches high-speed internet for 50,000 Pennsylvania residents
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Nearly 50,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses will soon have access to high-speed fiber internet. Brightspeed says they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today, with attendees including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, State Senator Greg Rothman, State Representative Perry Stambaugh, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), and other local dignitaries. The officials unveiled […]
Council Rock Newtown welcomed home from LLWS with big celebration
After their magical run in the Little League World Series came to an end, the Council Rock Newtown Little League Team returned home to Bucks County on Wednesday night."Being away from your family for three weeks, and then coming home to the whole town, it's just crazy having so much support behind you," said Greyson Gage, one of the players.The team bus received an escort from the fire department as it entered Chandler Fields in Newtown - the exact spot where the team's journey started.Fresh off the bus from Williamsport, the team was greeted by cheers, confetti, and hugs.They returned...
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