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Bordentown Township Police Department Welcomes Newest Officer
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department welcomed its newest officer to the ranks last week after his graduation from the Police Academy. Ptl. Robert Sparano graduated on July 11 from the Mercer County Police Academy's Basic Police Recruit Class #31-24 and was celebrated by family, friends, elected officials and fellow law enforcement representatives at a ceremony held at Mercer County Community College. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ptl. Sparano was among 24 graduates who successfully completed 21 weeks of intense preparation, which included training in firearms, vehicle pursuit, hostage negotiation, use of...
Phillies Predicted to Land 2023 All-Star Slugger in Trade
The Philadelphia Phillies went into the All-Star break with a 62-34 record. While the Phillies are leading the National League, they have been far from perfect. The outfield could use a boost before a potential deep postseason run. During a live stream for Bleacher Report, Tyler Ward predicted the Phillies landing Oakland Athletics‘ slugger Brent Rooker at the July 30 trade deadline.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Father of Legendary Kobe Bryant, Has Died at 69
Former NBA player and father of the late Kobe Bryant, Joe Bryant, has died at 69 years old. Joe, who had the nickname "Jellybean," was a basketball star in his own right. He played for La Salle University in Philadelphia and subsequently went on to play several seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers.Following the news that Joe has died, many want to know more about the circumstances surrounding his passing. Here's what we know about Joe Bryant's cause of death.What was Joe Bryant's cause of death?At just 69 years old, Joe Bryant died due to health complications after...
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
KU Student Phanor Named to PASSHE Board of Governors
Kutztown University student Mark-Handy Phanor has been approved as the newest student member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The motion was passed at Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting. The State System is governed by a 20-member Board, which is responsible...
Boyertown's Historic State Theater receives prestigious preservation award
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - The League of American Historic Theaters (LHAT) recently presented Boyertown's Historic State Theatre with a prestigious award. At their annual conference, LHAT awarded the State Theater the Joe Rosenberg Honorary Award for outstanding individual contribution. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and enhancement of historic theater properties.
Allentown Gives Resources for Ongoing Heat | WDIY Local News
As Lehigh Valley residents try to stay cool during another heat advisory this week, the City of Allentown is trying to help. For the second week in a row, they’ve released a list of resources for residents to cool down during the day. City pools are open from noon...
Power outages in North Hills/Oreland lead to ‘shuffling’ brown-outs
Upper Dublin Township officials have provided an update regarding the large power outage affecting the North Hills neighborhood and parts of East Oreland. From their update, published as of 1:45pm on Tuesday, July 16:. A PECO crew is temporarily shuffling power (also called “brown-outs”). You may experience temporary power restoration...
73-Acre Chester County Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes buys a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, with plans to build dozens of single-family homes. Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday. Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke.
Levittown murder suspect Andre Gordon Jr. committed to psychiatric hospital. What now?
A Bucks County triple murder suspect has been committed to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment, placing legal proceedings in his death penalty case on temporary hold. Bucks County Common Pleas Court Judge Raymond McHugh granted a defense petition on July 10 placing Andre Gordon Jr. in either...
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