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Olympic swimmer from Pennsylvania idolizes swimmer from Conshohocken
Olympic swimmer Ivan Puskovitch (West Chester) was profiled in The Philadelphia Inquirer on July 27th. In the profile we learned that his idol is Fran Crippen, a record-breaking swimmer from Conshohocken who passed away in 2010. From the article:. Crippen remains the most famous open-water swimmer in the world …...
Legendary Local Blues Band to Play Doylestown’s Summer Concert Series
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A legendary local blues band will take the stage on July 31 at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series. Little Red Rooster has a large following among fans of the blues in the Philadelphia area and beyond. In its 30-plus years together, the band has developed a devoted following of blues aficionados in the area and around the world.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2015, the band was inducted into the International Blues Hall of Fame. All shows are free and start at 7 p.m. at the C&N Amphitheater in...
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,...
Daryl Morey just laid out a horrifying script for the Philadelphia 76ers
After a year-long cycle of fans and pundits doubting Daryl Morey, the longtime executive brought the fireworks this offseason, re-tooling a Philadelphia 76ers team that seemed poised to stagnate without a shiny, new toy this time around. Thanks to him and the front office's savvy financial gambits, the franchise managed...
A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the...
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre looks to set up shop in former Lutheran church
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, which has been looking for a new home with the impending razing of the Banana Factory arts and education center, apparently has found it. If all goes to plan, the nonprofit performing arts organization, which for the past 25 years has been a...
Spikes use power of pink to fell Crosscutters, 12-4
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Kyle Russell notched three hits and knocked in two runs, Parker Coddou added three hits of his own, and Cam Bufford drove in three runs with a triple in the seventh as the State College Spikes brought the energy with a 13-hit attack on Paint the Park Pink Night for a 12-4 win over the Williamsport Crosscutters on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
WATCH: Seranthony Dominguez makes first appearance with Orioles, tells reporters he wants to see the Phillies back in the World Series
Last week, the Philadelphia Phillies dealt Seranthony Dominguez to the Baltimore Orioles along with Cristian Pache for left fielder Austin Hays. Phillies acquire LF Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache >>. In his first appearance with the Orioles, let’s just say Seranthony...
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.
Eagles WR struggled after Giants benched him: ‘I was just eating to wash the pain away’
PHILADELPHIA — Before he signed a one-year deal with the Eagles this offseason, wide receiver Parris Campbell wasn’t sure if he would play in the NFL again. Campbell was inactive for the last five games of the 2023 season. The New York Giants, who had one of the league’s worst wide receiver rooms last season, made him a healthy scratch.
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...
Phillies top prospect tosses promising start in attempt to turn season around
The Philadelphia Phillies have a very good farm system that should produce some vital roster pieces in the future. One of those pieces is right-handed pitcher Mick Abel. Phillies top prospect Mick Abel tosses promising start in attempt to turn season around. The 22-year-old is the Phillies’ No. 5 prospect...
'Tested by fire': Easton firefighter who fought July 5 blaze promoted to lieutenant
EASTON, Pa. — Mayor Sal Panto Jr. swore in firefighter Joseph Leicht as a lieutenant at city council’s meeting last week. But Leicht already had gone through the proverbial “trial by fire” during the Lehigh Street fire over Independence Day weekend. Firefighters, EMTs and other emergency...
Bryce Harper makes MLB history, joins ‘double century' club
Bryce Harper’s latest home run against the Guardians was yet another historic blast for the Phillies 2-time NL MVP, for multiple reasons. Career home run no. 330, a 2-run opposite-field shot off Cleveland starter Carlos Corrasco, was his 100th career home run at Citizens Bank Park. He’s the third player to reach the century mark in the 21-season history of the Phillies’ home field, joining Phillies legends Ryan Howard (198) and Chase Utley (129).
FaithCentre to Host Free Back-to-School Clothing Event
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — The FaithCentre, a local nonprofit that offers a food bank, pet food pantry, thrift shop, emergency aid and more, will host a free back-to-school clothing event from Monday, July 29, through Saturday, Aug. 3 at its store, 110 W. High St. in Bellefonte The event is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade and gives the students the chance to receive three free outfits and a new pair of sneakers. “The FaithCentre was originally founded in 2003 by members of Faith United Methodist Church. The FaithCentre was formed to address issues attendant to local poverty, such as utility...
College Hill PorchFest returns for 6th year, but first they need performers — and porches
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has put out the call for performers who have a knack for tearing it up on porch-based stages. College Hill’s PorchFest has confirmed its sixth annual event for Sept. 29, and organizers are on the lookout for both musicians and porches who would like to play a part in the performances.
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...
Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1M
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. At least once a week, local historian Brandon Zimmerman unlocks the gate to an unruly and sprawling 27-acre urban forest in North Philly as a volunteer caretaker. While...
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