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High school midfielders from Lower Gwynedd and Blue Bell selected to attend USA Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp
Camilla Lutte of Lower Gwynedd and Haley Elliott of Blue Bell have been selected to attend the U-16 Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp, USA Field Hockey announced Tuesday. Lutte (above left), a Class of 2028 midfielder for Wissahickon High School, and Elliot (above right), a Class of 2027...
Lower Mortgage Rates Mean Big Numbers for Toll Brothers
While lower mortgage rates are opening the resale market, Fort Washington homebuilders Toll Brothers think it will be a boon for new homes as well, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent years, higher mortgages and federal interest rates have pushed many home buyers into new construction....
Springfield schools announce screen time restrictions for 2024-25, parents feat. in the Inquirer for successful organizing
Meredith McGlinchey, Sue-Im Lee, and Karen Moore Schultz—three parents in the Springfield Township School District in Oreland—were featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer for successfully working with district administrators to lessen screen time in the schools. The parents have been in meetings with administrators about the issue since the...
Former Wyncote Public School building, now an office, on the market for $689K
The former Wyncote Public School buiding, now an 11,611 sf office building at 400 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote, is on the market for $689,900. According to the listing, the three-story property is currently fully leased to 10 small businesses and comes with storage areas and 56 parking spaces. From the...
Celebrity Cake Artist Closing New Jersey Bakery
It was a huge hit on TLC for 15 seasons. The reality show "Cake Boss" featured cake artist Buddy Valastro and his family running Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken. I used to love that show and was so excited when the Cake Boss opened Carlo's Bakery in Marlton on Route 73 in the Marlton Square Shopping Center. It was such a great location.
Troopers Say Man Tried To Kidnap 12-Year-Old In Smyrna
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a child that occurred last night in Smyrna. Officials said on Saturday evening, at approximately 8:41 p.m., troopers responded to Spruce Court in Holly Hills Estates in Smyrna for a suspicious person. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown white male suspect approached a 12-year-old and began to ask the child questions. While the suspect was asking questions, he grabbed the child by the arm. The child was able to get away and call for help. Troopers and detectives searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. The child was not hurt during the incident.
When Conshohocken’s children were asked to run home from school during the Cold War
During the Cold War, students participated in civil defense drills that followed the advent of atomic and then nuclear weapons. In a photo dated December 12, 1961 that appeared in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, students at Conshohocken Elementary School are shown running home from school as part of Operation Run.
Montco Jazz Fest to include events in Conshohocken
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recently announced the lineup of the third annual Montco Jazz Fest that will take place September 19-22 at venues across Montgomery County, including several in Conshohocken (see below). The schedule include concerts, brunches, workshops, and other community-focused events. The 2024 edition of the festival...
Ex-MMA fighter sentenced for gruesome Atlantic City, NJ hotel killing
ATLANTIC CITY — A former professional fighter has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for stabbing an Egg Harbor Township man to death at Ocean Casino Resort. Andrew Osborne, 35, of Philadelphia was sentenced to 25 years in state prison on Thursday. He must serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Hatboro accident claims 3 lives, including young mom, on County Line Road
Hatboro police continue to investigate an accident that claimed three lives on Friday night at County Line Road and Park Avenue. Three people were killed and two others were injured, police said. One victim was identified as Gabrielle Sims in an online post looking to help her family. She was...
Business is Down in Atlantic City, NJ: 2024 is Disastrous
There is no debate regarding this fact. Business is down sharply in Atlantic City, New Jersey this year and even this summer. Summertime in Atlantic City has been on near automatic pilot for the previous 45 years. You could rest easy, that big crowds would come and the hotel occupancy rate for the entire city would be in a healthy 90-plus percentile.
1 dead, 3 hospitalized in quadruple shooting in Chester
Police are investigating a shooting out of Delaware County.Officials say at least 30 shots were fired in a deadly shooting in Chester.It happened at the intersection of Butler and Concord streets around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.Police say four people were shot.One victim died at the scene.Three others are hospitalized.One of the men is listed in critical condition, while the other two are listed in stable condition.Investigators have not revealed a motive for the shooting.
Springsteen Band Member Plays Margate Between Philly Gigs
When you're working hard in Philadelphia over the summer, but you have a day off, what do you do?. A member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band added a gig Thursday evening on the beach in Margate. Max Weinberg plays the Margate Beach. When Bruce Springsteen and the E Street...
RHONJ’s Joe Gorga Includes Teresa Giudice Jokes in His Comedy Show
Joe Gorga cracked jokes about his fractured relationship with his sister Teresa Giudice. In August 2024, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” husband took the stage for his comedy show, “An Evening of Comedy Starring Joe Gorga.” The event was held at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
These Bucks County High Schools Were Named Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several public high schools in the Bucks County area have been listed as the best in the Philadelphia region this year. Staff writers at Niche documented which local schools made the list. 274 schools in the region were listed based on the academic prowess, culture, and other factors unique to...
Watch: JERRY CANTRELL Joined By CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN For 'Would?' Performance In Atlantic City
CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin joined ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell on stage on August 23 at the Hard Rock Live at the Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey to perform the ALICE IN CHAINS classic "Would?" Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. The next day, Kevin...
Watch: Highlights of La Salle College High School’s win over Harrisburg
HARRISBURG — La Salle College High School will certainly remember Brett Gordon’s tenure beginning with a bang. A La Salle College High School alum of 1998, Gordon took over his alma mater in January and his first game helming his old haunt resulted in a 45-7 win over Harrisburg at Severance Field on Saturday.
6 ABC Gets Pranked on Ocean City NJ Boardwalk
It's always a risk for a television station to do live news reports from a location. It's impossible to control your surroundings and the people who may be in the background. Live news reports also present a challenge for some people. That is, how can they get "in the shot."
Nanticoke Indian Tribe to host annual powwow Sept. 7-8
Hudson Fields near Milton will host the Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s 46th Annual Powwow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8, at 30045 Eagle Crest Road, Milton. Entrance fees are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 11-17, and free for children 10 and under.
Manni’s Fried Chicken in Lawrence, NJ Closed Permanently
A little over a year after it opened, another local restaurant has closed for good. Manni's Fried Chicken on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township has announced its permanent closure on social media (Monday, August 12, 2024). The post read, "We have decided to permanently close. We want to thank each...
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