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Philadelphia Man Fatally Shot in Rare Act of Violence in Quiet Upper Darby Neighborhood
The brutal disruption of the peace in an Upper Darby neighborhood has left the community reeling after a 22-year-old Philadelphia man was chased and shot to death in what residents describe as an unprecedented act of violence in this typically quiet area. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, a sequence of events unfolded on the streets around Penarth and South Keystone Avenues, where most have spent years building a life amid familiar tranquillity, as reported by FOX29.
NBA Rumors: 76ers eyeing trade for perfect 3-and-D forward
The offseason continues to rampage, and the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at the crux of the commotion, already having managed to snag arguably one of, if not the best player available in free agency. Thanks to Daryl Morey and the entire front office’s stroke of genius so far, the 76ers...
A Phillies-White Sox trade that mortgages the farm for Luis Robert Jr. and an ace
The Philadelphia Phillies have three starters in the NL All-Star lineup. By no means should they feel forced to make a major move at the MLB trade deadline. Yet, as excited as Phillies fans are about this team, even they'd have to acknowledge there are some obvious holes. Center field is a clear one, even if Johan Rojas received an ungodly number of All-Star votes. Starting pitcher is another, as Taijuan Walker is out for the foreseeable future. As it turns out, the Phillies can take care of both problems in one trade.
Common Calendar, Packet Papers, July 5
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or...
Jokes Are Pouring In After Joel Embiid's Latest Ad
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is among the most entertaining NBA player on the internet, but a recent video endorsement of a cryptocurrency trading platform showed the former league Most Valuable Player having as much energy as someone who just lost a playoff game. As part of the ...
Central Bucks budget took effect Monday with largest tax increase in a decade
The Central Bucks School 2024–2025 budget raises property taxes by 5.3%, the maximum permitted by state law without seeking a special exception, leaving the average property taxpayer to pay about $300 more this year. Much of the new revenue is going toward teacher compensation, building repairs, and new initiatives,...
Man shot ‘throughout his body' in West Philadelphia on July 4th, police say
A man was shot several times in West Philadelphia the morning of July 4th. Police officers rushed to the 800 block of North 40th Street along the border of the Mantua neighborhood just after 10:20 a.m. on July 4, 2024, Philadelphia police said. Officers found a man around 30 years...
Phillies' clubhouse ‘erupted' over the Cris Sanchez news
Team success is all that matters to this group but the individual awards have already added up for the Phillies with 11 games left before the All-Star break. MLB announced Wednesday morning that both National League monthly honors went to Phillies — Bryce Harper is the Player of the Month, Cristopher Sanchez the Pitcher of the Month.
End of an Era as Villari’s Bar in Laurel Springs, NJ Closing After 26 Years
It's the end of an era for a popular bar in Camden County, New Jersey. Villari's By The Pike has just announced its closing for good. So, what's next for the space?. Goodness gracious, Villari's By The Pike. If you know, you know. I can't tell you how many times I closed THAT place when I was in my 20s. Tucked off Stone Road in Laurel Springs (a stone's throw from White Horse Pike), it was kind of like my 'secret' spot.
Bucks County students graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School
Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2024 celebrated the graduaton of 739 students, including 24 from Bucks County, last month. The school is a Pennsylvania-based STEM-focused cyber school, and commencement was held at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. ...
Landmark New Jersey Restaurant Closing For The Summer
This steakhouse has been around for decades, 73 years to be exact, so the thought of it closing for good would be absolutely shocking!. Luckily, it's only closing for renovations, but patrons are hoping there won't be any major changes to this very popular restaurant in Camden County. They're concerned...
'Harmful Algae' Closes Gifford Pinchot State Park To Swimmers
Due to "harmful algae conditions," the beach is closed until " acceptable water sample test results are received," park management said on Facebook. Boating and fishing are still permitted, but parkgoers should take caution to avoid direct contact with the water. Officials say to:. Wash hands after coming into contact...
West Chester Faces a New Generation of Parking Problems
No, this is not going to be another rehashing of how the Borough has 2000 permitted residential parking spaces for roughly 5000 issued permits (resident and guest). That is an old stat anyway and I am sure much has been done (fingers-crossed) in the last six years to close that gap – but again this is NOT an article about that. This article pertains to parking problems yet to come.
In studio with “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas”
Cast members Ryann Redmond and Rheaume Crenshaw from “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas” joined us in studio. The new musical follows the inspiring life of Sophie Tucker, a performer with a booming voice who persevered despite being an outcast. “Once we put those costumes on and those wigs on it just kind of […]
Pa. high school football player dies after being shot in the head
A 17-year-old Chester High School football player was shot and killed over the weekend, Chester police said Wednesday. About 6:40 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a report of gunshots near 24th and Crosby streets in Chester, the police department said. When officers arrived, they found the teen, later identified as...
Pennsylvania gaming regulator reschedules hearing for Wind Creek Bethlehem licence renewal
The hearing will be held on July 31 at Bethlehem City Hall. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has rescheduled a hearing to take public comment on the renewal of the Category 2 Slot Machine Operator Licence for Wind Creek Bethlehem casino, Northampton County. It will be held at the Bethlehem City Hall on July 31. A severe storm which knocked out electricity at Bethlehem City Hall forced the cancellation of the previously scheduled hearing on June 26.
Upper Dublin Police mourn loss of retired Officer/Pastor Edward ‘Eagle’ Johnson
The Upper Dublin Township Police Department announced the passing of retired Officer Edward B. “Eagle” Johnson, passed away on June 25, 2024. He was 81 years old. According to the department, Johnson served from March 1970 to August 1997. After his retirement, Johnson assumed a pastorship at Holmesburg Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
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