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Camden County Youth Service Commission meeting set for today
The Camden County Youth Service Commission, the entity responsible for planning and overseeing services for at-risk youth in the county, will hold its next meeting today from 4 to 5 p.m. The meeting will take place in person at the Camden County Technical School located at 6008 Browning Road in Pennsauken.
Phillies to open 2025 season at Washington and finish the regular season at home
PHILADELPHIA - You may have missed it over the All-Star break, but Major League baseball released the 2025 schedule. The Phillies will begin the season on the road and end it at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia will start with three games at division-rival Washington (3/27-3/30) and end the regular season with three games against Minnesota in late September.
Ottawa County Intersection Closed for Investigation After Pedestian Struck Near Holland Township Park
A pedestrian collision on Sunday afternoon in Holland Township resulted in local authorities shutting down a key intersection, prompting an investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The incident, which occurred near Quincy Park at the junction of Quincy Street and 140th Avenue around 2 p.m., involved a vehicle with an attached trailer making contact with a pedestrian, details WZZM 13.
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley says negotiations with Giants were ‘a little disrespectful’
“Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants,” has provided an inside look into the team’s point-of-view of negotiations with running back Saquon Barkley. Now, the former No. 2 overall pick is sharing his side of the story. Former Penn State Nittany Lion Barkley spoke about his phone...
Mass shooting in West Philadelphia leaves 3 killed, 6 injured
Three people were killed and six others were hurt during an overnight shooting at a large gathering in West Philadelphia on Sunday, per police. NBC Philadelphia reported that officers with the Philadelphia Police Department responded to a block party at 1200 N. Alden Street following a report of a shooting around 2 a.m. Over 100 people were in attendance as the party was underway when gunshots rang out. The department said in a statement: “Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Preliminary information indicates an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties resulting in a nonuple shooting and triple homicide.” It is not clear at this time what occurred ahead of the shooting.
Setting Reasonable Expectations for Flyers, Matvei Michkov in 2024-25
Matvei Michkov is going to touch down in North America imminently, locking in stone his place on the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-25 season after signing the three-year, entry-level contract negotiated by agent J.P. Barry on July 1. But, now that “Michkov Mania”, as some have called it, is getting...
Cheltenham to host two public input hearings regarding Aqua PA’s proposed $126.7M annual rate hike
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled two public input hearings on August 5 regarding the proposed rate increases by Aqua Pennsylvania and Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater. In May, Aqua notified its customers that it filed a request with the PUC to increase customers’ water rates by $126.7 million per year....
Phillipsburg Board of Education to Vote on Acting Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent Contract
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg board of education is set to vote Monday, July 22, 2024, on several significant personnel changes and approvals. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Personnel Resignations and New Hires Among the key items, the board will vote on the appointment of Amy Fontana as Acting Assistant Superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year. Fontana, currently the Principal of Phillipsburg Primary School, is being promoted from within the district. Her appointment is pending approval from the Warren County Department of Education and the New Jersey Commissioner of Education, as recommended by the...
Asking Eric: I borrowed money, and now my parents won’t stop prying into my finances
Dear Eric: I’m 26 and have been living on my own in an apartment for two years. I ran into some financial difficulties and had to get some money from my grandpa and parents. I’ve gotten to the point where I can pay for all my bills and groceries if I budget, but my parents and grandpa are constantly asking about how I’m doing financially. They even go as far as to ask what I’m spending money on. I know they’re worried about me, but I honestly feel like my finances and purchases are none of their business.
New Pa. law expands Philly’s homeowner protections against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs Twins, July 22
The Philadelphia Phillies (63-36) will try to bounce back from a disappointing weekend in Pittsburgh when they visit the Minnesota Twins (54-44) on Monday to open a three-game series at Target Field. The Phillies stumbled out of the All-Star break, dropping two of three to the Pirates. It was especially...
Cooper Chairman Announces Vision for Growth in Cape May and Atlantic Counties
Just two weeks after Cooper University Health Care acquired Cape Regional Health System, Cooper Chairman George E. Norcross III announced last week his long-term vision for an expansion in Cape May and Atlantic counties. The announcement, made on the Harry Hurley radio show, comes just days after U.S. News & World Report announced that Cooper University Hospital in Camden had been named one of the nation’s top regional hospitals for the fourth year in a row and the highest-ranking hospital in South Jersey.
REPORT: Flyers’ Matvei Michkov To Arrive In Philadelphia Tomorrow
Highly touted Philadelphia Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov is due to land in Philadelphia tomorrow, July 23, according to a report from Kevin Kurz. Michkov kicked up suspicion that he could be arriving stateside soon after posting a picture of himself on a plane to his Instagram story on July 22. There has previously been no confirmation from either Michkov or the Flyers on when the young Russian forward would land in the U.S., only that he was expected to be present for the Flyers' preseason schedule in preparation for the 2024-25 season. He missed out on the team's development camp,...
Minnesota Twins Top Phillies, Now 4 Games Behind Guardians
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting a...
Delaware County Sportswear, Lice Help and Green Homes Make Best of Philly List
Ilene Steinberg, owner of the Center for Lice Control, a Havertown business that made the Best of Philly list by Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia Magazine has named B&E Sportswear of Broomall, Ilene “The Lice Queen” Steinberg of Havertown, and Gen3, with a location in Glenolden, to its list of Best of Philly Helpers and Fixers.
Atlantic City Subs or Philadelphia Hoagies: The Winner is?
We are revisiting this by popular demand. Our listeners, readers, friends and family foodies have answered the compelling question … “Atlantic City Subs or Philadelphia Hoagies” - which are better?. I was absolutely delighted by the significant number of people who responded to our informal survey. No...
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