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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.
Azie on Main in Villanova Center Closing After 15 Years
Azie on Main, a popular Asian Main Line restaurant in Villanova, is closing Sept. 22 following a decision by the landlord to convert the restaurant space to offices, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurant owner, hospitality group Win Hospitality, is looking at options to relocate the restaurant, currently...
Here’s how communities in the Delaware Valley will mark International Overdose Awareness Day this year
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On a recent Thursday afternoon, Ann Sardella took a drive to Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Buried there is her son, Joseph “Joey” Sardella, who...
Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday's polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated President Joe Biden by 9 points before he bowed out of the race on July 21. ...
Kickoff central: All the 2024 high school football preseason content in one spot
High school football season has arrived in Pennsylvania. Before the games start, gorge on gridiron information from across the entire region via the links below. Allen | Allentown Central Catholic | Bethlehem Catholic | Dieruff | Easton | East Stroudsburg North | East Stroudsburg South | Emmaus | Freedom | Liberty | Nazareth | Northampton | Parkland | Pleasant Valley | Pocono Mountain East | Pocono Mountain West | Stroudsburg | Whitehall.
Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In addition to the thousands of delegates representing their respective states, there are hundreds of delegates who represent organizations, such as the National Education Association (NEA). Around 200 teachers — NEA members — are serving as “education” delegates, making the NEA presence larger than any state delegation except for California, Florida and Texas.
McAdam Financial Celebrated as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — McAdam Financial has been honored as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by The Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 15th among small workplaces. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating a supportive and thriving work environment, as determined by employee feedback collected through an Energage LLC survey.
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed starting at the end of […]
Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.
School supplies for kids, thanks to M&T
M&T Bank held a back-to-school drive at its branch at 6500 Castor Ave. (at Hellerman Street). State Rep. Anthony Bellmon was among those in attendance. - Advertisement - This event provided supplies for 400 students ahead of the new school year, as well as a bounce house, DJ, snacks, games and resource tables.
Bruce Springsteen, during second night in Philly, talks about last year's illness
Bruce Springsteen is feeling better, thank you. The Boss and the E Street Band delivered a rafter-shaking three-hour concert Friday, Aug. 23 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This time a year ago, he wasn’t doing so well and was scheduled to play in Philly with the E Street Band. ...
CB South rolls on opening night
It’s hard to believe at the end of one quarter that Archbishop Wood and Central Bucks South’s opening night game was scoreless, and the host Titans had the ball in their own territory. Fifteen minutes later, Owen Pinkerton’s 6-yard fade to Danny Gies – the second time the...
Israel Scouts shine on KleinLife stage
- Advertisement - In a world where stories of division and strife often dominate the headlines, the recent visit of the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan to KleinLife Theater was a heartening reminder of the power of music, culture and community to bring people together. (The 400-seat theater is housed in the Raymond and Miriam Klein Building located at 10100 Jamison Ave.)
Easton football falls to Central Bucks West in season opener
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Norristown Area School District adds staff with infusion of state money
WEST NORRITON — The Norristown Area School District will open its 12 schools to nearly 8,000 students on Monday and education officials couldn’t be more excited. The school district held its opening ceremony earlier this week as teachers returned and began preparing their classrooms to welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year that begins on Monday, August 26.
Jason Kelce stars in commercial with wife Kylie ahead of NFL season with retired Eagles icon’s ‘Sunday ritual’ revealed
PHILADELPHIA Eagles legend Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie, have been part of a commercial for the upcoming NFL season. The Kelces appeared in an advertisement for YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket. The 30-second ad began with Jason Kelce speaking about his past NFL routine. “For the last 13 years, I’ve had the same game-day […]
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