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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has to be studied
Some players have a knack from coming through in the clutch, when the stakes are highest. David Ortiz and Derek Jeter are remembered for their ability to come through in big spots. Jack Morris is in the Hall of Fame because of his ability to come through in the playoffs. And then there is Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos.
Several Eagles Vets Lobbying for Surprise Position Change
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2024 season with Super Bowl aspirations. After a disappointing ending to the 2023 season, management made sure to add more playmakers to the roster on both sides of the ball. The Eagles offense has stars like Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and...
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
Suspect sought after litter of puppies found dead at golf course in Chester County
Police in Chester County are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty on Monday night.Officers say they found a litter of dead puppies dumped on a golf course in Caln Township, Pennsylvania.The puppies were discovered on the Ingleside Golf Course near the Route 30 bypass.Investigators believe the animals were left there within 24 hours of their discovery.Brandywine SPCA officials say they were unable to determine a cause of death at this time.Anybody with information on this incident is asked to call the SPCA's tipline at 484-302-0018.
Gunpoint Robbery At 7-Eleven Leads To Two Arrests: Bensalem Police
Christopher Yelverton, 42, and Amanda Petherbridge, 34, are each charged with robbery, conspiracy, and related counts, Bensalem police said in a release on Monday, July 22. The robbery happened at the 2511 Lincoln Highway 7-Eleven in Trevose just before 3 a.m., investigators said. Yelverton walked into the gas station and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes, then pointed a handgun through his sweatshirt at the cashier and demanded money, according to authorities.
Du Pont Family Member and Venture Capital Entrepreneur Hints Future Innovation at Longwood Gardens
A du Pont family entrepreneur is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square’s esteemed Longwood Gardens, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben du Pont, the most prominent living family member, is using his venture capital...
Police searching for 5 teens who trespassed, vandalized railroad property
The West Chester Borough Police Department is looking for five believed to be teenage males who vandalized and trespassed at a railroad property. On Saturday, July 20, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the West Chester Railroad said five males entered their Adams Street Yard in West Chester. According to officials, the...
Intoxicated woman gets into fight while tubing with toddler in York County, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with child endangerment following an incident at Yellow Breeches Creek. Shauna Chambers, 33, was arrested after police responded to the 500 block of Trimmer Drive on July 6 for reports of an intoxicated woman with a toddler, according to Fairview Township Police.
Philly sports teams unite in eye-opening initiative for young girls in sports
PHILADELPHIA - Subaru Park in Chester, the home of the Philadelphia Union, was all about the young ladies Monday afternoon. Six major sports teams in the area, the Philadelphia Union, Eagles, 76ers, Wings, Flyers and Phillies, allowed girls from around the Delaware Valley to showcase their skills in several sports from basketball to hockey.
Delaware County Sportswear, Lice Help and Green Homes Make Best of Philly List
Ilene Steinberg, owner of the Center for Lice Control, a Havertown business that made the Best of Philly list by Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia Magazine has named B&E Sportswear of Broomall, Ilene “The Lice Queen” Steinberg of Havertown, and Gen3, with a location in Glenolden, to its list of Best of Philly Helpers and Fixers.
This Pa. county has the ‘most purchasing power’ in the state
Investopedia describes “purchasing power” as “the value of a currency expressed in terms of the number of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.”. And this county in Pennsylvania has the most purchasing power in the entire state. SmartAsset — which is described by...
This Delaware County Spot Is a Family Alternative to Beach Heat
To those families looking for time outdoors but have had their fill of the beach with its summer heat and sand, there is a Delaware County alternative that keeps you outdoors near streams, ponds, and towering trees, writes Christine Coppa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge...
Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris
"There were talks about there being an open convention and all the theories floating around about us delegates, I was anxious about how that was all going to play out. I feel as though being almost 21 years old I have much less lived experience than all the people I am voting on behalf of.” — Kaylee Werner, delegate to the Democratic National Convention The post Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
PASSHE chancellor to step down this fall
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The current chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has announced his plans to step down this fall. Dr. Dan Greenstein has served as chancellor since September 2018. “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people,...
Shapiro on VP shortlist; Philly Olympians; Pissed at Parker office mandate | Morning roundup
Why is Josh Shapiro a frontrunner to be the next VP?. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president under Kamala Harris. What would he bring to the ticket?. Meanwhile, Mayor Parker joined a long list of national and local politicians who are endorsing Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency.
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