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Pa. sportsbook closes, 31 people to be laid off
A sports and horse race wagering venue in Philadelphia has closed, according to a message on the Parx Racing website. In addition, more than 30 employees will be laid off. City Turf Club Op Co. and Keystone Park Services Company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state that the South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook will close and 31 people will be laid off at 700 Packer Ave.
Volvo selects Monterrey, Mexico for new Mack Plant
L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Volvo Group announced today that is has selected Monterrey in northeast Mexico as the site of a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant. In early April, Mack Trucks parent company, Volvo Group, announced that it would build a plant in Mexico to supplement its U.S. production of Mack and Volvo trucks. Mack employees and their union were not happy.
Mechanicsburg snaps nine-game slide against Carlisle, wins rivalry game 34-6
To do anything nine times is impressive. But to win your rivalry game every season nine times in a row - now that’s pretty special. In the eyes of Mechanicsburg, what’s even more special is snapping that nine-game streak. That’s exactly what the Wildcats did on Friday night, beating their arch-rival Carlisle in the “Backyard Brawl”, 34-6 in front of a sellout crowd at John H. Frederick field.
Sawyer Young scores four TDs, Javier Rosario runs for 130 yards, as Boiling Springs beats Littlestown
Boiling Springs’ Sawyer Young had one reception, three rushing attempts, and one kickoff return in Friday night’s opener against Littlestown. But boy did he make them count. After opening the game with a 90-yard kickoff return to the house, Young scored on his only reception - a 48-yard...
Samantha Wolfgang, Kaylee Zellers, Megan Doll lead Central Dauphin field hockey to shutout of Conestoga Valley
Samantha Wolfgang and Kaylee Zellers found the back of the net as Central Dauphin field hockey blanked Conestoga Valley, 2-0, in Friday, August 23 action. Anna Wolfgang assisted on the goal by Zellers, while goalie Megan Doll had 13 big saves to keep the clean sheet for Central Dauphin. If...
Lockers installed in Lancaster for homeless population
(WHTM) — For those who are un-housed, it’s common for their items to be stolen or thrown away, but a Midstate man is trying to change that. Homeless people in Lancaster City will now have a locker to store some of their things, giving them back their dignity and taking away that worry. “I came […]
September Local Benefit Concert Event for Bucks County Peace Center
Looking for a meaningful family friendly outing that also helps others?. The Fallsington Friends Meeting, located at 9300 New Falls Road, will host a benefit concert on Sunday, September 8, from 2-4:30 p.m. Each dollar raised supports Bucks County’s Peace Center. Through incredible programs like “Little Lessons for Big Hearts”...
Franklin County Senior Citizens Offered Fresh Produce Vouchers
The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging is distributing vouchers for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This initiative aims to support local agriculture while improving the nutrition of senior residents by providing them with vouchers that can be exchanged for fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Eligible...
Wings Field in Blue Bell to host air festival
BLUE BELL — Wings N’ Wheels touches down at Wings Field on September 7, delivering a day full of fun activities for the whole family. The local airport will be transformed into a festival featuring local breweries, food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities. Guests can get a bird’s-eye view of the community during 15-minute sightseeing flight tours. Dozens of the finest airplanes and antique cars in the area will be on display.
New coach sees potential to reach new heights in Pine-Richland girls soccer
After four years at the helm of the Pine-Richland boys soccer program, Jordan Wiegand has decided to pull double duty this fall and coach the Rams’ girls program as well. It’ll be a unique challenge to balance, which Wiegand has a plan for, but how impressive the Rams girls have been in his short time with them has made it easier.
DNA Links Upper Gwynedd Man to Theft of Trailer Full of Merch from Hilltown Walmart, Police Say
An Upper Gwynedd man is in custody at the Bucks County Correctional Facility after DNA testing allegedly linked him to the theft of a trailer filled with merchandise from the Hilltown Walmart. Timothy Morvin, 38, has been charged with two felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and one felony...
Developer Presents Plans for 329 Apartments in West Chester
The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development presented plans for 329 apartment units in West Chester. The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development recently presented plans to West Chester Borough Council to build 329 apartment units across from borough hall, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.
#15 Western Wayne vs. Susquehanna
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. — #15 Western Wayne at Susquehanna... 1st quarter Wilcats up 7-0, Sabers with the ball William Marcy throws it up towards the endzone and Joel Decker is there for the catch and the score... Susquehanna ties it up at 7. Still in the first, Western Wayne's run...
Avon Grove’s Patience Pays Off As Red Devils’ Persistent Defensive Peskiness Paves Way For Fourth Quarter Flurry In Season Opening Victory Over Warwick
For most everyone, this is the best week of the entire high school football season. Sure, aside from the old cliché that it’s the only time during the campaign that quite literally everyone has a 0 beside their name under the loss column on the season ledger, it’s the promise that a new season, a new journey is set to unfold that is ripe with hope and promise. And quite frankly, for the two teams that found themselves kicking off the 2024 slate inside the village of West Grove on Friday evening, promise is exactly what the doctor would’ve ordered.
Yale Women Add YMCA Nationals Champion Devyn Sargent for 2024-25
Upper Main Line YMCA's Devyn Sargent, a multi-time YNats national champion, will join the Bulldogs this fall with Ivy League "A" final times. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Sunny and warm Sunday, chance for showers and stormy weather Monday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Today will be a great end to the last full weekend of August. After some early morning clouds there will be plenty of sunshine with a light southwest wind. Highs will be a few degrees above average in the upper 80s with low humidity.Tomorrow is the first day of school for many children across the Delaware Valley, and it will be a mild start to the day with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s at 7 a.m.They'll need to dress for a warm day in the upper 80s, under a mix of clouds and sun. There...
Court rules Cornel West can’t be on ballot in Pennsylvania
A court on Friday ruled that independent candidate Cornel West cannot be on the presidential ballot in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state that could decide the 2024 election. In a 15-page opinion, Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer sided with the Pennsylvania secretary of state’s office in rejecting West’s candidacy paperwork. The secretary of state’s […]
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