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Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 27-24
Continuing our look at the most important Boston College football players for the 2024 season. The march to the 2024 season continues for Boston College football, and Bill O'Brien in just over six weeks when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next month we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees had sued the city, claiming the mandate...
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Snacktime’s “Sweet Treat (Will U Be My Luv?)”
Snacktime’s latest single was inspired by classic Detroit house music and the definitive funk history of the band’s (and MAGNET’s) Philadelphia hometown. An earlier instrumental version of the tune can be found on the seven-piece outfit’s 2022 album, Live From The Street. “We added lyrics to...
The Ground: a plant lover’s coffee spot in Rittenhouse Square
If you’re a plant lover who loves drinking coffee in the morning, The Ground in Rittenhouse Square is the spot to go. Michelle Miller and Molly Kiriacoulacos, owners of The Ground, started this business as a passion project. “We started the idea of The Ground in 2021 during the pandemic,” said Miller. “It’s our Covid […]
Plymouth Meeting native Jesse Jaconski earns spot in New England Baseball League’s All-Star Game
Plymouth Meeting native and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School graduate Jesse Jaconski is playing baseball this summer for the North Shore Navigators in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Jaconski, who recently joined Penn State’s baseball team, has earned a spot in the league’s All-Star Game being played on Sunday, July 21st at Muzzy Field in Bristol (CT).
Registration open for True Dynamite tryouts on July 17, 22
Registration is open for the True Dynamite girls’ club tryouts on Wednesday, July 17 and Monday, July 22 at Linfield Sports Park. Grad years 2026-2034, at Linfield Sports Park, 14 Longview Road, Royersford, PA, 19426. Times each day:. July 17, 5-6:30 p.m. – 2031-2034. July 17 – 6:45-8:15...
Affordable housing in Grays Ferry; Phillies’ best team ever; SEPTA safety order | Morning roundup
‘It’s just a blessing’: Philly officials and residents celebrate affordable housing development in Grays Ferry. Plan Philly’s Aaron Moselle writes about how the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) partnered with the nonprofit Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) to jointly subsidize 27 units at the Arlene Thorpe Townhomes, with monthly rent ranging from $282 for a one-bedroom apartment to $890 for a three-bedroom unit.
Beef bandits make off with 400 cases of meat after cargo truck heist in Southwest Philadelphia
Police are investigating after 400 cases of beef were stolen from a cargo truck in Southwest Philadelphia.Police told Action News that beef bandits made off with 12 pallets of meat that were taken from the back of the refrigerated tractor-trailer around 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, nearly emptying it.The truck was parked on 63rd Street near Eastwick Avenue.ALSO SEE: Truck driver hurt trying to stop cargo heist; thieves steal $30K worth of snow crab in PhiladelphiaNo injuries were reported.The driver told police he opened the back to discover the theft.These types of heists have been happening more frequently in Northeast Philadelphia. However, there's no word yet if this crime is connected.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Philadelphia weather: 100-degree day climbs toward record-breaking heat
PHILADELPHIA - Triple digits on a Tuesday will make for another very, very hot forecast!. Philadelphia's third heat wave continues this week as temperatures are expected to climb to 100 degrees, with a heat index of 106 by 3 p.m. Tuesday. It's been 12 years since temperatures reached 100 degrees...
With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa had the second largest sales increase, with a $76 million bump in revenue for the Philadelphia area. The Delaware County convenience store chain pulls...
New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Set to Open in Old City
If everything goes as planned, Calandrino's Old City Vino will be the newest addition to Philadelphia's wine scene by the end of the month. Three brothers have been working for about a-year-and-a-half, welcoming customers to Calandrino’s Old City Vino, their wine bar and bottle shop. After holding soft openings,...
Wawa Closes Port Richmond Location, One of the Oldest in Philadelphia, After 45 Years
Wawa closed its Port Richmond location on July 9, citing an inability to continue meeting the needs of its customers. Wawa closed one of its oldest Philadelphia locations in Port Richmond on Tuesday, July 9, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The store had been open for over...
MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
MCCC seeks Building Maintenance Supervisor, Dean of Students, Coordinator of Enrollment Operations, and MLT Microbiology Lab Faculty. Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for Building Maintenance Supervisor (Blue Bell and Pottstown), Dean of Students, Coordinator of Enrollment Operations, and MLT Microbiology Lab Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool). Building Maintenance...
Medical Report: Simple ways to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. Yet, more than half the people with hypertension either don’t know they have it or don’t take medications that have been prescribed to treat it. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
East Passyunk Avenue Will Host Mannequin Movie Night with Real Emmy the Mannequin
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will host a special summer screening of the 80s classic Mannequin. Enjoy a night out with your neighbors and friends on Friday, July 19th, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, at Mifflin Triangle - located at 1845 East Passyunk. Mannequin is the perfect summer movie in...
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
Tuesday in Philly region could be the hottest day of 2024 so far
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tuesday will likely be the hottest day so far, and the air temperature itself may get to 100 degrees. While not a record for the date -- 102 is the record in 1998 -- it would be the first triple-digit day since 2012. Whether 98 or 99, the heat index will likely be 106-110 degrees during peak heating of the day in the afternoon, so take it seriously. Up to this point, the hottest temperature we've had was 98 degrees back in June during our first heat wave. Check on neighbors; wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing; and try to limit...
Emergency personnel on scene of motorcycle accident with injuries, cardiac arrest in Montgomeryville Tuesday morning
At least one person was taken to Jefferson Lansdale Hospital with immediate life-threatening injuries by VMSC Emergency Medical Services, following a vehicle accident involving a driver with cardiac arrest Tuesday morning in Montgomery Township, affecting traffic near the intersection of County Line and Lower State roads. Reports stated a vehicle...
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