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Woman Seriously Injured In Rollover Crash Monday
At approximately 2:15 pm on Monday, New Castle County Paramedics, Townsend Fire Company, Citizens’ Hose Company of Smyrna, and American Legion Ambulance of Smyrna were dispatched to Route 1 at the DuPont Parkway underpass for a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle rolled over. Responding units confirmed reports. Upon...
Deal reached for sale of iconic Geets Diner in Gloucester County
MONROE – A deal has been reached for the sale of the iconic Geets Diner & Bar, the prospective buyers say. The new owners, with strong ties to the local restaurant scene, plan to continue the Geets Diner legacy, according to Efthimios “Paul” Tsiknakis. "It’s a landmark...
What $250,000 or less gets you in Camden County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Camden County, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
Popular music store in Camden County has closing date
CHERRY HILL — A once-popular music store has set the date to close here. The Sam Ash shop, part of a chain that flourished for most of its century-long run, will shut its doors on July 21. Its parent firm, Sam Ash Music Corp., filed for bankruptcy protection in...
Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania replaced lead and galvanized service lines in Chester County, completing 150 replacements in just a few months. In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses.
Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered barn in Chester County has recently been fully renovated to turn it into a stunning space for entertaining by its new owner. A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn...
Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972 Munich Olympics and the attack on the Israeli team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moroney and Cohan were sailors on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team. Moroney, a...
Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop in February, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on a teaching position at the Culinary Institute of America.
Michael Zanoni of Mercer men’s basketball to transfer to Penn
Penn men’s basketball is continuing to be aggressive at the transfer portal, adding another sharpshooting guard in Mercer men’s basketball sophomore guard Michael Zanoni. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard received a wide range of offers, from Power 5 schools to lower-level Division I programs, after entering the transfer portal. However, he immediately gravitated towards Penn when the Red and Blue came knocking due to his existing relationship with the program. In high school, Zanoni developed a rapport with coach Nat Graham and met numerous times with head coach Steve Donahue through the recruiting process.
Newark approves five rental townhouses for Corbit Street
Newark City Council last week gave a developer the go-ahead to build rental townhouses on Corbit Street. Developer Mico Slijepcevic is planning to demolish two rental houses at 50 and 54 Corbit Street that are nearly 100 years old and replace them with five three-story townhouses. Each unit will have four bedrooms. A parking lot in the back will have space for 15 cars. ...
Newark parking enforcement officers will begin wearing body cams
Starting this fall, Newark's parking enforcement officers will begin wearing body cameras to record their interactions with the public. The 24 cameras, as well as associated software and digital storage, will cost the city approximately $136,000 over five years. City council approved the expenditure last week. Planning Director Renee Bensley, who oversees the parking division, explained during a budget meeting last fall that the cameras are intended to improve safety...
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. New changes were...
Philadelphia projected to reach triple-digit temps for the first time in more than a decade
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year in Philadelphia and also the hottest in more than a decade. The thermometer is estimated to reach the triple-digit mark for the first time since 2012.
Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show – ‘Twas the Night Before' – coming to Philly this winter
The holidays might be moths away but it's never too early to get into the spirit. ‘Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil - a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder - is coming to Philadelphia this winter. You can experience all the...
The Open 2024: 5 Best Deep-Value Betting Picks for Royal Troon
Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia. The heart of the 2024 PGA Tour season is upon us and things are only heating up. The Open Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments in all of sport and with a stacked field taking to Royal Troon Golf Club, we can expect thrills, spills, and everything in between. Links Golf always provides potential for underdog stories and this year is likely no exception. We’ve found 5 deep-value picks worth backing this week just in case we see another surprise name lift the infamous Claret Jug.
Man sentenced for shooting, killing Temple student Sam Collington in 2021
A 19-year-old man was sentenced for shooting and killing a 21-year-old Temple University student in 2021. Léelo en español aquí. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a judge sentenced 19-year-old Latif Williams to 25 to 50 years in prison for the murder of Samuel Collington as well as a separate carjacking that occurred ten days before Collington's death.
Through Virtual Reality, Students Experience a New Way to Prepare for Home Health Visits
An escape room simulation helps them practice a patient-centered approach to care. One of the latest innovations in Jefferson’s healthcare curriculum is virtual reality. In January 2024, the Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (JCIPE) launched a new program to teach students about person-centered, team-based care. JCIPE offers...
Herzog and DBK Start Preconstruction on Amtrak’s New Penn Coach Yard Maintenance Facility
PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation and Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK) have begun preconstruction on Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility. In March, RT&S reported that Herzog Contracting Corporation was awarded a contract to design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia. This contract is for the first of six major maintenance facilities that will help to “modernize maintenance practices and ensure a successful transition from an aging fleet to modern, state-of-the-art trains.” The facility is located near Amtrak’s 30th Street Train Station in Philadelphia. This new facility will service Amtrak’s Acela, Airo, and Northeast Regional Trains that operate on the NEC.
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