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Foodie: Rita’s Opens in Phoenixville; Bob Evans’ Fall Menu
POTTSTOWN PA – In this edition of Pottstown Foodie: A Friday grand opening for the newest Rita’s Ice. Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen offers new menu items for fall. And, a ballroom unveiling Sunday at Stokesay Castle. Rita’s Italian Ice Marks Grand Opening in Phoenixville. PHOENIXVILLE PA –...
Will Shipley Will Be the Top Running Back on the Philadelphia Eagles, Not Saquon Barkley
With Saquon Barkley going down with an injury scare, it raised the question of what will happen if he misses a significant amount of time. Now, please don’t freak out, of course, I understand that Barkley will be the top back if he stays healthy. This is only a hypothetical to determine which of the remaining backs will shine.
Slippery Rock-Based Company Now MLB’s Chief Supplier of Dirt, and Phillies Are to Thank for It
The Philadelphia Phillies, the first big-league client of DuraEdge, have helped the Slippery Rock-based company become Major League Baseball’s chief supplier of dirt. The Philadelphia Phillies, the first big-league client of DuraEdge, have helped the Slippery Rock-based company become Major League Baseball’s chief supplier of dirt, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, Aug. 12-18
A house in Mertztown that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 92 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $300,954. The average price per square foot was $175.
Kennedy siblings rip RFK Jr. for endorsing Trump: ‘A betrayal’ of family values
Members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s extended family called it a “betrayal of the values that our father and our family hold most dear” on Friday after the independent presidential candidate announced that he was endorsing former President Trump. “We want an America filled with hope and bound together by a shared vision of a…
What Farmers and Consumers Need to Know About PFAS, or 'Forever Chemicals'
MANHEIM, Pa. — A class of substances known as “forever chemicals” are increasingly coming into the spotlight, and farms can be within reach of their potential impacts. Faith Kibuye gave an overview of the topic and Penn State’s involvement with it during the Farming for Success field day Aug. 1 at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
‘A class act’: PIAA football official Jeff White has earned his stripes
It’s been said the best referees or officials are the ones who go unnoticed during the duration of the game. If that’s true, Jeff White has been invisible to football coaches, players and fans for quite some time. Call it a passion or love of competition, but being...
Illegal Bets On Little League World Series Sent to Police by PGCB
Pennsylvania is among the states that currently allow wagers on both professional and collegiate sports events. While such wagers are permitted, the gambling regulations in the state prohibit betting activity involving high-school athletes and amateur athletic events, with the exception of tournaments that have secured specific approval from the gambling regulator, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
Riverfest kicks off this weekend in Muhlenberg Township
MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Riverfest kicks off this weekend in Muhlenberg Township. "We're expecting between 20,000 - 25,000 people this year, probably more since the weather's going to be so great," said Kelly Gorski, Muhlenberg Township's recreation program supervisor. It's the perfect weather forecast for a perfect weekend. That's what...
Pennsylvania's gambling habit costs more than just money
(The Center Square) — Continuing its usual trend, gambling revenues in Pennsylvania keep climbing year over year. Along with dozens of other states that have legalized more forms of betting, however, so has a financial problem for residents. The tax revenue has become significant, but the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board also must deal with routinely punishing vice. ...
Pennsylvania opioid trust gears up for county appeals
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Opioid Trust approved its second annual report during a Thursday meeting and plans to release it sometime in September. The goal, said trust chair Tom VanKirk, was to give a full update to the Commonwealth Court before it considered the second wave of settlement money to be sent out. The trust also plans to alert municipalities in September about what they can expect to receive in the next tranche of funding in December. ...
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