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Drexel Men's Lacrosse Coach Brian Voelker Announces Retirement
Longtime Drexel men’s lacrosse coach Brian Voelker has retired, the school announced Sunday. Dragons assistant Steve Boyle has been named the interim head coach. Voelker is the second-winningest head coach in Drexel history after going 114-98 in 15 seasons. He was previously the head coach at Penn for seven seasons. He also coached in the pros, guiding the Baltimore Bayhawks to a division title in Major League Lacrosse.
Philadelphia event encourages young people to register to vote
An event called Game On! in Philadelphia encouraged young people to come out, play games, enjoy live entertainment, and register to vote for November's general election.It was hosted by Show Up Strong '24 at Dilworth Park on Saturday."If you look around, you can come and play games. We played all the games here and I think it's fun to be registered to vote," said attendee Autumn Smith from Abington, Pa."It's really a platform to raise a voice of a generation gathering people of that sort you know voting can be fun," said Leonzo Vargas, an organizer of Show Up Strong.RELATED...
Tyrese Maxey Hilariously Shared How The NBA Drug Tested Him Due To Recent Viral Social Media Posts
Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers star, recently shared a video showcasing his dribbling skills against Chris Johnson, which went viral on social media. However, the reason for the social media storm was not his skills. Several NBA fans noticed a growth in Maxey’s muscles. Sports enthusiasts noted the development in the shoulders of the 76ers’ star player, prompting many to speculate that Maxey may be using performance-enhancing drugs to quickly gain muscle without adding fat. A large number of fans debated this in the comments, eventually catching the attention of NBA officials.
Those left behind: Easton remembers the forgotten dead of a lost African American cemetery — even as questions remain
EASTON, Pa. — For about 20 years, Carol Hanlon tried to draw attention to Nesquehoning Street Park. While many were upset about the basketball court's cracked pavement and the poor upkeep, Hanlon said she tried to raise awareness about the secret that lay beneath. On Saturday, standing beside members...
Former Eagles Executive clowns Jerry Jones and the Cowboys on social media for their failure of a contract strategy that’s lasted 20+ years
A former executive of the Philadelphia Eagles believes that the Dallas Cowboys have repeatedly made the same mistake in their contract negotiations. Joe Banner served as the Eagles’ president from 1995 to 2012, a time when the Eagles and Cowboys were often battling for playoff success in the NFC East. On social media Friday, he reflected on how the Cowboys have always preferred to postpone contract negotiations as much as possible, a strategy they are currently being criticized for once again.
Award-Winning Property Made from Old Barn Ruins Hit Market in Romansville
An esteemed architectural masterpiece hit the market in Romansville. The Norman Gaffney House has won multiple awards, including an AIA Honor. The property is looking for new owners to call the unique abode their home, writes Tiffani Sherman for Realtor.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows display epic views of a nearby horse farm...
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Newark favorite made the list
Deer Park Tavern in Newark made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars. ...
Pa. Turnpike announces launch of Open Road Tolling in eastern part of the state
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on Wednesday announced details on converting its tolling system in the eastern portion of the state. The tolling system will be converted to Open Road Tolling in parts of Pennsylvania east of Reading and on the Northern Extension in January 2025. Open Road Tolling allows tolls...
Penn State Football Recruiting Off to Hot Start in PA After Off-Cycle in 2025
After cleaning up on in-state recruiting in Pennsylvania over the 2022 through 2024 cycles, Penn State Football has struggled so far in the 2025 class in the state of Pennsylvania. While still a way off from national signing day, Penn State has failed to secure the commitment of any of the top seven prospects from the state of Pennsylvania in the 2025 class.
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.
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