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'It's a long time coming': An inside look into the most decorated amateur boxing gym in all of Pennsylvania
Lancaster City Boxing Academy has the most amateur national boxing champs statewide. Their success stems from passion, a sense of family and a drive to be great.
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
Severe thunderstorm watch placed in parts of Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A portion of Central Pennsylvania and the Northern Tier have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch. While most of Monday and Tuesday is dry, afternoon and evening showers and storms are likely. A shower or storm is possible even in the mornings but it would be rather isolated. The severe thunderstorm […]
Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act
MEMBERS OF THE KEYSTONE CLUSTER OF THE LINKS INC., TRAVELED TO HARRISBURG LAST MONTH TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE LEADERS TO PASS THE CROWN ACT. Echoes of “Pass the Crown” could be heard in the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as the Keystone Cluster of The Links, Incorporated, hosted its first Links Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg June 3 and June 4. The members gathered in Harrisburg to advocate for state leaders to pass the CROWN Act (House Bill 1394).
Tuesday in Philly region could be the hottest day of 2024 so far
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tuesday will likely be the hottest day so far, and the air temperature itself may get to 100 degrees. While not a record for the date -- 102 is the record in 1998 -- it would be the first triple-digit day since 2012. Whether 98 or 99, the heat index will likely be 106-110 degrees during peak heating of the day in the afternoon, so take it seriously. Up to this point, the hottest temperature we've had was 98 degrees back in June during our first heat wave. Check on neighbors; wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing; and try to limit...
Several arrested after 50+ victims from Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia allegedly drugged and robbed
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Amanda Marie Correa, 29, Robert Andrew Barnes, 24, Christine Deann DiCarlo, 50, Shaqare Jaymont Blackwell, 23, Shakur Serafin Brownstein, 27, Dylan Wilson Small, 35, and Samual Jordan, 42, were charged by a federal grand jury in a Superseding Indictment which includes conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of brandishing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; kidnapping; and aggravated identity theft.
19 vehicles broken into, vandalized in South Philly under investigation: police
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department are investigating after they say more than a dozen vehicles were broken into and vandalized late Sunday night. Police say they received numerous calls after 9:30 Monday morning about broken car windows, the insides ransacked and belongings stolen. They say it occurred in the 1600 to 1800 blocks of Washington Avenue. Investigators believe it happened between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m.
State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget
Pennsylvania’s newly enacted fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes regulatory reform efforts supported by State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-93) that aim to cut government red tape. “This is a major win for the future of our commonwealth,” Phillips-Hill said in a July 11 statement. “By cutting through the red tape, we’re not only supporting our current […] The post State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
15-Year-Old Rachel Ritter Clocks 2:15.74 200 BK on Day 3 of Westmont Summer Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) Day 3 of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont saw 15-year-old Rachel Ritter out of Sioux Falls Swim Team win the women’s 200 back in 2:15.74. The swim marked a personal best for the youngster, coming in under her previous best of 2:16.30. She was out fast, splitting 31.68 on the first 50, then split 34.90, 35.00, and 34.16 respectively the rest of the way.
Phillies Infielder Alec Bohm Laughs At Terrible Home Run Derby National Anthem Performance
The national anthem has been known to elicit tears of admiration as people here the Star Spangled Banner. Sadly, that was not the case at Monday’s Home Run Derby on Monday. Instead, the national anthem by Ingrid Andress was widely panned, with players openly laughing at the performance in an embarrassment for MLB. I’m sure […] The post Phillies Infielder Alec Bohm Laughs At Terrible Home Run Derby National Anthem Performance appeared first on BroBible.
Drew Estate Brings Back Liga Privada Unico Serie Pancetta for 2024 | Cigar News
Drew Estate has announced that the 2024 edition of the Liga Privada Unico Serie Pancetta will soon be available to Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop in Havertown, PA, and Barrister Cigars in Union, NJ. This annual release has been exclusive to these two retailers since it was introduced in 2019. Pre-orders are being taken for the cigar. The release is scheduled for July 27th, coinciding with the upcoming New Jersey Cigar Festival.
Open Book Bookstore and Capricorn Books to participate in 2nd annual Philly Bookstore Crawl
Open Book Bookstore in Elkins Park and Capricorn Books of Jenkintown will join more than 30 independent book shops in the city and suburbs for the second annual Philly Bookstore Crawl on Saturday, August 24. The event features sales, giveaways and author events at book shops around the city. From...
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken has closed after almost 20 year run. The restaurant has been listed for sale
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken announced on social media on July 13th that it has “served its last chicken parm.” The Italian BYOB opened in 2000 and closed for an almost four year period between 2009 and 2013. It then reopened at the same spot at 16 East 1st Avenue and served up its popular chicken parm through the recent announcement.
La Salle grads Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald named recipients of 2024 St. Charles Borromeo Award
La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor announced that Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald, Class of 1981, have been named recipients of this year’s Saint Charles Borromeo Award, an annual honor which recognizes those who lead lives of deeply impactful service to others with humility. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez,...
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