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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...
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...
True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, "The Godfather of Fentanyl," is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns. A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Philadelphia Flyers' bad treatment of top prospect leads him to leave the team
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Alexei Kolosov has left the team to return to Russia, and the reasons why are quite shocking. Kolosov was drafted in the 3rd round, 78th overall by the Flyers in 2021. There was a legit amount of hype around him after he put up very respectable numbers in the KHL as an 18-year-old. Even this season he had solid numbers in the top Russian league before he came over to join the Flyers organization. However, he apparently was not very happy about how the short stint with the team went as he got into just two games with the AHL Lehigh Valley. He says that the Flyers isolated him by putting him up in a hotel by himself when he got to North America.
Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration
Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza and Steaks West Chester, talks about his rise to success and his main sources of inspiration. Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Is Not The Same QB He Was During Spring OTAs
The Philadelphia Eagles had some concerning reports surface regarding Jalen Hurts’ play during OTAs this spring. There were days when former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett outshined the Eagles QB1 as they learned new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s system. He appears to have turned a corner at the...
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.
‘Unparalleled’: Allentown fire marshal, longtime Montgomery County firefighter, dies of cancer
A longtime fire official in Allentown died recently after more than a yearlong battle with cancer. On Friday, the Allentown Fire Department announced that fire Marshal Jeffrey Tomczak, who had been in that position since 2018, had died. Allentown Firefighters Local 302 IAFF said on social media that Tomczak died peacefully after a roughly 15-month battle with cancer. Tomczak, who was hired in ...
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.
James Bradberry Gives Shocking Answer Regarding Position Change
The Philadelphia Eagles were one of the most active teams over the offseason. After having a disappointing ending to the 2023 campaign, the Eagles added a bunch of players to the roster. The additions came on both sides of the ball but the moves made James Bradberry's spot on the...
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.
Penn State AD Pat Kraft on David Taylor going to Oklahoma State: ‘Second place is cool’
David Taylor accepting the Oklahoma State job was arguably the biggest story of the college wrestling offseason. Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft is happy for the Olympic Gold Medalist and Penn State legend. However, don’t expect the Nittany Lions to lay down to Oklahoma State at this point. The Cowboys have a lot of […] The post Penn State AD Pat Kraft on David Taylor going to Oklahoma State: ‘Second place is cool’ appeared first on On3.
NBA All-Star Got Drug Tested Over Video Of Him Looking Too 'Swole'
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey looked to be in terrific shape in a recent video of him circulating online. The NBA thought maybe the 23-year-old was in too good shape. Maxey was the breakout star of the 2023-24 season, which saw him win the Most Improved Player Award. With Paul George ...
This Pa. phone booth is meant for speaking with the dead
If you could talk to a lost loved one over the phone, what would you tell them?. At The Thread, a new art and therapeutic installation in Germantown’s Vernon Park, visitors have the opportunity to answer that question. The Thread’s key feature is a small booth with a detached rotary phone, meant to simulate speaking with the dead or anyone else its caller may be mourning.
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