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The fight over brine spreading is a rural-urban tension
(The Center Square) — Rural-urban tensions split lawmakers on whether to reinstate spreading oil and gas wastewater on roads to suppress dust. “It all comes down to risk assessment. Are the impacts to the environment outweighed by the benefits created?” Burt Waite, a retired geologist and hydrologist, said during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing […]
Morrisville man tried to run over friends who said he was a bad driver: cops
A 20-year-old Morrisville man is facing multiple felony charges after police allege he drove a car at four men who allegedly assaulted him and his brother in a fight that started over the man’s driving skills. Adam Wiley was arraigned July 24 on eight felony counts of aggravated assault...
EXCLUSIVE: Freeway Reflects On Death Of His Children & Giving Back To Philadelphia
Freeway covered his son and daughter’s deaths on his Jake One-produced album “Stimulus Package 2,” which dropped on July 19. Freeway rapped about losing his son Jihad and his daughter Harmony on his new album Stimulus Package 2 with producer Jake One. The Philly native explained why did not avoid the sensitive subject in an interview with AllHipHop.
A Rock Promoter Saved the Tower Theater From Its Demise
For 50 years, Upper Darby’s Tower Theater has been a premier concert hall. As concert halls go, this former movie theater only seats 3,500, but it’s hosted a legend of performers. The Rollings Stones, U2, Radiohead, Bob Marley, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, The Smiths, Grateful Dead, Bob...
Zimmerman Limited Late Model Championship Set for August 3 at Port Royal Speedway
The adrenaline-pumping action returns to Port Royal Speedway on August 3, 2024, with the much-anticipated Zimmerman Truck Repair Limited Late Model Championship. This thrilling event will feature 410 Sprints, Late Models, and the prestigious Ron Zimmerman Limited Late Model Championship, a 25-lap race with a grand prize of $5,000 to win.
Eagles Trade Proposal Sends 23-Year Old Browns DE to Philly
Philadelphia Eagles veteran defensive end Brandon Graham has announced that the upcoming 2024 season will be his final one as a player. The Eagles have multiple impressive pass rushers on their roster, with Bryce Huff inking a three-year deal worth $51 million this offseason, and both Graham and Josh Sweat promising to be significant contributors, as well. One analyst thinks the team may want to add some depth at the position, however, particularly considering Graham’s impending departure.
Atmospheric water harvesting company gets $1 million in state incentives to open facility near Newark
An atmospheric water harvesting company has received more than $1 million in state incentives to open its headquarters near Newark. AirJoule is leasing a 30,000-square-foot facility on Shea Way in the Delaware Industrial Park, off South Chapel Street just south of city limits. That site will host the company's main office and manufacturing facility, and the company is also leasing a small space in Wilmington for research and development activities. ...
Air Clear Hires Recent Grads from Career Fair Connections
Air Clear Head of Marketing Steve O’Connor isn’t technically a Blue Hen, but the University of Tennessee alum’s roots are close enough to campus to count for something. “I was born in Wilmington, Del. and graduated from A.I. DuPont High School,” said O’Connor. “My father started our company in our backyard in Newark and my older brother is a Blue Hen grad, so I’ve seen my fair share of Joe Flacco touchdown passes thrown at UD.”
Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now
In Pennsylvania, cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Allentown are grappling with a grim reality: gun violence is snuffing out lives at an alarming rate. Roughly 557 Pennsylvanians die in gun homicides each year. Of all homicides statewide, 76 percent involve a gun (slightly higher than the national average of 74 percent), highlighting the urgent need for action.
Police ID Dallastown teacher and athlete who died in bicycle crash in Hellam Township
A Dallastown Area School District teacher and triathlete was killed Saturday morning when the bike he was riding collided with a sport utility vehicle in Hellam Township, municipal police Chief Doug Pollock said. Joseph Klinedinst, 48, of the 2000 block of Glen Rock Road in Springfield Township was pronounced dead at the scene,...
300-foot smoke stack demolition at Blair County paper mill
A demolition took place this morning on an old 300-foot smoke stack at American Eagle Paper Mills in Tyrone Borough. The demolition took place around 11 a.m. and was done by Hardin Industrial Services of Mariana, Florida. Dozens of community members came to watch the demolition of the smoke stack...
Scenes from the 2024 Harrisburg Pride Parade and Festival
The 32nd Pride Festival of Central PA was held Saturday at Soldiers Grove on the grounds of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. The Pride Parade proceeded the festival, and afterward, there were many vendors, sponsors, speakers, nonstop entertainment, and music. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Famed Buffalo Soldiers honored in Easton | PHOTOS
The Buffalo Soldiers whose graves were found at the playground and basketball courts at West Nesquehoning Park in Easton were honored there Saturday. The Buffalo Soldiers were Black troops who served in segregated units formed after the Civil War mostly for duty in the West. The ceremony had quasi-military ceremonies such as a rifle salute and showed renderings of what will happen to the park, as well as a monument to be placed at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem. See photos below.
8 guns, ammo, body armor found after man made threats in Montgomery County: police
ABINGTON, Pa. - A man is charged with terroristic threats after a scary series of events unfolded Friday evening in Abington Township,. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Walnut Avenue after a 911 caller reported that an armed suspect had just threatened him. The victim told police the suspect,...
Development of New Homes Underway on Grounds of Philmont Country Club
Plans for residential development on the grounds of the Philmont Country Club. After receiving all the required approvals, the development of 176 new townhouse units on the grounds of the Philmont Country Club in Lower Moreland Township has begun, writes Ryan Genova for the Glenside Local. The plan envisioned an...
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