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LCCC gets one more year of intercollegiate athletics, after all
Lehigh Carbon Community College will have intercollegiate athletics for a final year beginning next month, as the college is finalizing a contract with St. Luke’s University Health Network for athletic trainer services. The college received a contract for services on July 16, according to college spokesperson Linda Baker, and a “final contract will be signed in the next few days,” she wrote in ...
Philly sports teams unite in eye-opening initiative for young girls in sports
PHILADELPHIA - Subaru Park in Chester, the home of the Philadelphia Union, was all about the young ladies Monday afternoon. Six major sports teams in the area, the Philadelphia Union, Eagles, 76ers, Wings, Flyers and Phillies, allowed girls from around the Delaware Valley to showcase their skills in several sports from basketball to hockey.
Asking Eric: Another parent criticized my appearance at a school function
Dear Eric: While volunteering at my children’s school another mother asked me, “Why do you wear makeup?”. She followed that rude question with, “I think it sends the wrong message.”. I was completely flabbergasted and didn’t know how to respond. Somehow, I felt as if she was...
Game 99: Phillies at Twins
The Minnesota Twins are back in action tonight against the team with the best record in baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies are a stacked team, top to bottom, full of All-Stars and career-best performances on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they’re lead by all-around superstar Bryce Harper, who...
Cavan Sullivan: Philadelphia Union phenom savors "special" academy days
COLUMBUS – The MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate is meant as a sneak preview of sorts, a chance to glimpse some of MLS’s top academy prospects on their climb towards a professional career and, perhaps, eventual stardom. The biggest name at this year’s edition is running...
PorchFest organizers in Easton accepting applications for musicians who want to be part of event
EASTON, Pa. - Organizers for PorchFest in Easton are accepting applications for musicians who’d like to participate. The Sixth College Hill PorchFest is returning to College Hill on Sept. 29, and is currently accepting applications for both musicians and porches who’d like to participate. The deadline to apply...
Kamala Harris: poised to make history as the first woman president of the United States?
With President Joe Biden stepping aside from the 2024 Presidential Election, the prospect of Kamala Harris becoming the first woman president in U.S. history is gaining traction. See details.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer gets at least 8 years in prison for killing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison for shooting and killing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio in March 2022. A judge sentenced Mendoza to eight to 20 years in prison Monday. Mendoza pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April.
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting...
PennDOT Work To Begin In Plumstead, Police Say
The street will be shut down from Curly Hill Road to Route 611 all day for drainage pipe replacement, authorities wrote in a release. Only emergency traffic will be allowed, police said. Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes, including Curly Hill Road between Easton Road and Old Easton Road...
Kamala Harris gains endorsements: Here's what Democrat officials have to do to secure her spot
Vice President Harris is racking up a lot of support and endorsements among Democrats including Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Clintons. FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira breaks down what needs to happen over the next few months for Harris to become the official Democratic presidential candidate.
Good of Green Farm Tour
Prompted by high-school student Alexis Cho, a “Good of Green” farm tour at Spring Creek Farm on Meetinghouse Road in Solebury Friday, July 18, reconnected visitors with farming. Approximately 20 tour participants got a behind-the-scenes look at working on the farm and experienced presentations about delivering healthy, great-tasting...
Phillies-Twins start time: Rain delay updates from Target Field
The second half has not started how the Philadelphia Phillies envisioned, as the team lost two of three in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Even with that, their 63-36 record is still the best mark in baseball. The same can be said for the Minnesota Twins who were swept in two...
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