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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.
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.
$20 Million Approved for Laptop Distribution to Boost Internet Access in Pennsylvania
In a decisive move to expand digital access, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved the allocation of $20 million for the purchase of over 14,000 laptops. The decision, made unanimously on Thursday, aims to distribute these laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities, and various organizations throughout the state. Julia...
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 Glen Rock area was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police and the York...
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...
Outlaws driver David Gravel turns the tables on the Pa. Posse at Williams Grove Speedway
MECHANICSBURG – World of Outlaws driver David Gravel turned the tables on the Pennsylvania Posse, winning the sprint car feature Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Gravel, a 32-year-old resident of Watertown, Ct., notched his 100th career World of Outlaws series victory in the process. If you purchase a...
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