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Medical Report: These 5 lifestyle choices may contribute to living longer
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A recent report in the Journal of the American Medical Association reviewed data from more than 5,000 men and women who have lived to at least 80 years old, including about 2,000 who have lived to 100. According to the report, five lifestyle changes can...
Former NY Giants Pro Bowler is now buried on the Eagles depth chart at camp
With Saquon Barkley now with the Philadelphia Eagles, he's the main former NY Giants playmaker to focus on in the City of Brotherly Love. He's not the only one, though, as the list includes veteran defensive back James Bradberry. Bradberry first joined the Eagles in 2022 on a one-year deal....
Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
“Philadelphia has given me so much, and I'm excited to give back to the community in a way that supports our future leaders." Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be...
Celebrate National Tequila Day Tomorrow, July 26th, With Hi-Lo Taco + Milagro Tequila
In celebration of National Tequila Day, Midtown Village’s Tex-Mex Taco spot, Hi-Lo Taco, will be partnering with Milagro to host their first official neighborhood BBQ on July 26th from 6-9pm!. This free-to-attend (pay as you go) event includes:. Specialty Milagro Tequila cocktails. One-night-only pit-smoked BBQ serving up Brisket, Sausage...
Cobbs Creek Community Watershed Grants Available: Apply by the end of July
The Clean Air Council launched the Cobbs Creek Watershed Community Mini-grant program earlier this month to support community organizations focused on education, recreation, and stewardship inside of Cobbs Creek Park and Watershed. With funding support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and US Fish and Wildlife Service the Council is...
Eagles Make Surprise Cut on 2nd Day of Camp
The NFL world is back in action! Training camps are in full swing around the league and the Philadelphia Eagles reported to the facilities on July 23 at NovaCare Complex. The Eagles have one of the most talented rosters in the league and are looking to bounce back this season after a disappointing 2023.
Armenian Heritage Walk of Philadelphia to Put Armenian Identity in the Spotlight
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Armenian community is working toward a new project that will leave a lasting legacy of Armenian-Americans for generations to come — an outdoor gallery called the Armenian Heritage Walk outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. With a planned unveiling of April 2026, the stunning walkway will feature public art and gardens celebrating the Armenian story and advancing cultural awareness in a renowned urban art and horticultural region.
$3,000 Dura-Pack Sustainability Initiative Award Scholarship Due: 8/1
Background: Dura-Pack believes everyone plays a role in protecting the environment. This scholarship aims to support students committed to socially and environmentally responsible practices with a $3,000 award. Eligibility:. 🎓 Open to students entering or enrolled in an accredited college or university. Requirements: 📝 Submit an essay in response...
BARNES FOUNDATION FIRES OR LAYS OFF TWELVE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING CURATOR INAUGURATING ROLE
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia over the past six months terminated a dozen full-time roles, Artnews reports. The eliminated positions account for 6 percent of the museum’s 206 employees. Among those who lost their jobs are finance director Jill Duncan, curator Corrinne Chong, who specializes in nineteenth-century art; research associate Amy Gillette; and historian TK Smith, the Barnes’s inaugural assistant curator for art of the African diaspora.
Amir Jones Wanted For West Philly Mass Shooting: Police
Amir Jones, 30, was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a white T-shirt, authorities said in a release. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in Carroll Park, PPD said previously. Three people were killed — 23-year-old Sekayi Robinson and brothers Akil and Rashie Jones, 33 and 29.
Three-star Philly native Jake West updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT Jake West, a top-200 recruit in the class of 2025, was the X-Factor for Team Final during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam last week, averaging 11 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds en route to a 7-3 record. The 6-foot-2 guard out of William Penn Charter in Philadelphia led his team in assists and was second in points, only behind five-star backcourt mate Jerry Easter. He has a unique game: doing the dirty work for his team, hitting big shots when needed and has a nice playmaking ability. “I’m a competitor,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I make my teammates better, hit shots [and] just [do] anything to win a basketball game. I’m a winner, so anything that does that, I’m going to do it.” He’s worked on getting physically stronger this summer, and has proven that with multiple finishes through contact at Peach Jam. West is hearing from a whole host of schools as of late, previously taking visits to Penn State, West Virginia and Providence, while looking to setup trips to new schools involved like Coastal Carolina. Alabama, Purdue, Virginia, Florida, Siena and Buffalo have reached out as well. He aims to setup official visits with West Virginia, Providence and Coastal Carolina thus far, with those potential trips being further in the works then others, and dates could come in the next few days. West broke down his options to ZAGSBLOG: WVU: “The way Coach [Darian] DeVries and their coaches preach playing hard, and that’s what I like to do, I play really hard. I went out to one of their practices, and they competed [for] all [the] hour they had. They didn’t complain or anything, so I really like that.” Penn State: “The coaching staff is really cool. They welcomed me right when I got on my visit, everybody was there, so that was pretty cool to see.” Providence: “I think just the school [is the biggest appeal]. When I went up there it was really cool. It’s a small school but the program is really good. [They’re in the] Big East, and they have nice facilities, so I really like that.” Coastal Carolina: “I think just the way that they recruit me. Every coach, I feel like I get a call from them everyday. So they’re really into me and I know the whole staff already which is kind of cool. They seem like they’re really interested in me and they want me to be there.” Purdue: “I talked to them after DMV Live with my high school. They like the way I compete, and that’s what I want to do at the next level. [They see me like] Braeden Smith: just competing and always giving it my all.” Charlotte: “Coach [Aaron] Fearne, he really likes my game. I like the way that he likes my game because he shows me my feel for the game and the way I compete. He really likes that stuff about me. So he’s been talking to me a lot, and I’m really appreciative of that.” Alabama: “They’re a really historic program. They’ve been in deep runs in the tournament. I know a couple guys that have gone there. I think just the coach, Nate Oats, who’s there now is a really good coach, and I think, hopefully, I hear more from him.” Florida: “Coach [Kevin] Hovde hit me up. I think with Florida, I just like where it is. Florida [is] an amazing place. The SEC is a great conference too, and they’re a great program.” Siena: “They’ve shown love to me since the start. Coach G-Mac [Gerry McNamara], is an amazing guy. [Him and] the staff don’t miss any of my games, so I think that’s really important to me. They really want me and they really want to recruit me.” Buffalo: “Coach [Hamlet] Tibbs has been at most of my games and he’s always checking in during the week, so I’m appreciative of them.” Follow Charlie on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Philadelphia Mourns CHOP Doctor Killed in Bike Accident as City Weighs Cycling Safety Overhaul
Philadelphia was jolted by the sudden death of Barbara Ann Friedes, a 30-year-old chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), who was killed in a tragic bike accident at 18th and Spruce streets in Rittenhouse Square. According to FOX 29, she was struck by a vehicle that veered into the bike lane, a collision that also involved two parked cars. One week after the incident, officials have signaled that a major development is imminent in this case.
Men’s Golf Announces Fall Schedule
Men's Golf Announces Fall Schedule PHILADELPHIA – The Thomas Jefferson University men's golf team is scheduled for six events this fall, the squad announced on Thursday. KEY DATES September 5 th at Jefferson Invitational – season opener October 6-8 at CACC Championship – three-round conference championship October 14-15 at Chestnut Hill Invitational – fall finale ABOUT THE RAMS 2023-24 team average: 368.7 Head Coach Nick Nguyen : 3 rd year Projected Top-5 Golfers returning: 5 VIEW FULL SCHEDULE.
Frackers Are Spraying Toxic Wastewater on Pennsylvania Roads Despite Seven-Year Ban
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state’s rural northwest corner. In the summer heat, cars traveling on the county’s dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter’s chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson’s case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the material was effective.
PA Senate hearing on combating antisemitism on college campuses
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Today in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The committee is reviewing its own policies regarding harassment and hate-speech, after large protests broke out at universities across the state. Most notably, investigations into campus conduct have been sparked at Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Pennsylvania.
National Hire a Veteran Day: Applying skills learned in service
ANNVILLE, Pa. — Jarrod Kuzmitsky, a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, has found success in civilian life after transitioning from military service to a career in information technology. “There is a reason I served, I love our country,” said Kuzmitsky. “My dad was a Marine in Vietnam and...
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