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Barbers Who Care give free haircuts for students ahead of first day of school
Ahead of the first day of school students have the opportunity to look and feel their best.On Sunday, families lined up outside the West Philadelphia YMCA for the Barbers Who Care event.Students had the opportunity to get their haircut before the first day of school Monday. They also got to pick out a backpack and sneakers."I just got these white Puma sneakers, just for like mostly because I'm going to paint over them," said Simone Mac, of West Philadelphia.The event is for students between the ages of 5-17. The goal is to boost their confidence ahead of the first day of school in the Philadelphia School District."We believe that when you look good, you feel good, and it affects how you show up," said Keturah Duncan, co-founder of Barbers Who Care.Family members say the event is great to help boost their little ones confidence."My grandson needs to get his hair done, and I brought the little ladies so they can get their back to school supplies," said Shamane Graves, of Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Brandywine Aviation and Maintenance: Elevating Flight Training and Private Air Travel
WEST CHESTER, PA — Nestled in the heart of West Chester, Brandywine Aviation and Maintenance is redefining the landscape of private flight training. Specializing in cutting-edge piston aircraft, this premier flight school is setting new standards for aspiring pilots and families seeking the freedom of private air travel. Brandywine...
A focus on anti-violence education through soccer at North Philly rec center
The Lighthouse in North Philadelphia is focusing on recreation over violence for kids ages 7-12 this fall with a soccer program that’s as much about character building as it is the sport.
Blue Comet in Glenside may be making a comeback soon
In late July, signage for the now-defunct Franklin’s Pub in Glenside mysteriously disappeared. On Friday, a “Help Wanted” sign appeared in the building’s window. The sign lists openings for a mixologist and two staff positions and says “apply within” with no phone number listed.
20+ St Charles Borromeo seminarians move into new home in Lower Gwynedd
More than 20 seminarians moved into Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus adjacent to Gwynedd Mercy University’s campus on Wednesday morning, Mainline Media News reported. Negotiations to relocate the seminary date back to 2020. In 2021, an agreement of sale was signed which included roughly 15 acres of...
VIDEO: New Jersey’s Springsteen Hears Boos At Philadelphia Concert
Soon to be 75 years old, Bruce Springsteen is an iconic musician who only has so many live performances left. This is a big reason why tickets to see "The Boss" in concert sold for big money on the resale market websites before Wednesday, August 21st. The Springsteen and E-Street...
Phillies giving former first-rounder another shot in the rotation
As the Philadelphia Phillies finish up their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, the team appears to have a surprising move in place. With team ace Zack Wheeler originally in line to start the series finale, that spot will now go to Kolby Allard, who will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs prior to the game, according to Phillies Nation's Tim Kelly.
Eagles fans will be buying a Jahan Dotson jersey after seeing WR’s reaction to trade
If anyone in the NFL is down to pull off surprising trades just weeks before the regular season kicks off, Howie Roseman would be that guy. Sure enough, he pulled off a stunning trade with an NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders, landing Jahan Dotson. WR3 was seen as a...
Springfield Micro-Hospital Plan on Hold Pending Crozer Health Sale
Crozer Health's plan to turn Springfield Hospital into a 10-bed micro-hospital has been put on hold. Plans to create a 10-bed micro-hospital at Springfield Hospital have been put on hold because of the potential sale of Crozer Health to CHA Partners, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Crozer is...
New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools
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Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are...
Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State's office under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in rejecting West's candidacy paperwork.The Secretary of State's office said West's campaign lacked the required affidavits for 14 of West's 19 presidential electors. Jubelirer, a Republican, agreed with the Secretary of State's office that minor-party presidential electors are to be considered candidates for office who must file affidavits, even if major-party presidential electors are not.The...
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