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Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94
The story originally appeared on 6abc. Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason has died. Mason, whose real name was Beatrice Turner, started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station WHAT. Then in 1970, she began her talk program “Mornings with Mary.”. Mason...
Phillies pay steep but worthwhile price to land former All-Star closer
The Philadelphia Phillies paid a steep price to acquire former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. However, the return should be well worth it. BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels are finalizing a significant deal that will send top pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri to the Angels, sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 27, 2024 In Estevez, the Phillies get arguably one of the best available closer on the trade market, filling a significant hole for an otherwise solid bullpen. In exchange, they gave up two ascending pitching prospects to the Angels.L.A....
Phillies' Tyler Phillips tosses 4-hit shutout over Cleveland at ballpark he called home as a kid
PHILADELPHIA -- Tyler Phillips tossed a four-hit shutout in his third big league start, and the right-hander from South Jersey raised a diehard Philadelphia Phillies fan pitched them to an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. “I've never done that before,” Phillips said. “It felt pretty awesome.”...
This new hydrangea is a local plant expert’s favorite: George’s Plant Pick of the Week
Here’s PennLive garden writer George Weigel’s Plant Pick of the Week for this week:. * Common name: Dwarf panicle hydrangea WorryFree Ruby Snow. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1M
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. At least once a week, local historian Brandon Zimmerman unlocks the gate to an unruly and sprawling 27-acre urban forest in North Philly as a volunteer caretaker. While...
Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Kate and Philip Ferro, pictured, are opening their third restaurant, this time in Paoli. Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the...
Police investigating after bicyclist killed in crash in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car in York County Saturday morning. It happened on Mt Pisgah Road, near the intersection with Ducktown Road, in Hellam Township around 10:15 a.m. on July 27, according to the York County Coroner's Office. According to...
Fire burns shooting range, gun shop in Dauphin County
Crews from departments in Dauphin and Cumberland counties are fighting a fire at 717 Armory, a gun shop and shooting range in Swatara Township. The fire call came in just after 3 p.m. Saturday, firefighters on the scene said. More than 90 minutes later, smoke continued to pour out of the Derry Street business’ roof, filling the air with the scent of burning rubber.
This Pa. phone booth is meant for speaking with the dead
If you could talk to a lost loved one over the phone, what would you tell them?. At The Thread, a new art and therapeutic installation in Germantown’s Vernon Park, visitors have the opportunity to answer that question. The Thread’s key feature is a small booth with a detached rotary phone, meant to simulate speaking with the dead or anyone else its caller may be mourning.
Eagles’ high-priced veteran on future with team: ‘If they want to get rid of me, they (can)’
PHILADELPHIA — James Bradberry used the words “right now” and “if” on Saturday when describing his status with the Eagles. Bradberry could get traded or released by the end of training camp, but he said “right now” that he’s on the team and “if” he is on the team, he would like to contribute. So he voluntarily moved from cornerback to safety during the offseason. He told the Eagles after last season that he wanted to give it a try.
Eagles offense doing something rarely seen last season; This rookie is ‘ready to play’ | Observations
PHILADELPHIA – Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio decided he was going to send some extra pressure during an 11-on-11 session at Saturday’s training camp practice at the NovaCare Complex. Linebacker Bryce Huff became the extra man he was sending when he was lined up as a slot defender. Quarterback Jalen Hurts instantly saw Huff coming off the edge. Not panicking, Hurts looked at the pressure, made a move, and got the ball out quickly to running back Saquon Barkley for a first down.
High-Speed Chase in Franklin County Ends in Crash; Suspect Still at Large
A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, resulting in a crash and the motorcyclist escaping, according to filed charges. Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces felony charges for receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. He also faces a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person and multiple traffic violations.
⚠️Contaminated foundry to be redeveloped
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New Britain backyard fireworks display leads to criminal charges, $14k damages: Police
A 47-year-old New Britain woman is facing charges after police say a Fourth of July backyard fireworks display caused more than $14,000 in damage to her neighbor’s property. On July 4, Central Bucks Regional Police responded to two fireworks complaints from a homeowner in the 70 block of Sioux Road.
Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour...
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